The US is still the premier investment opportunity. Marc S. Cooper of Solomon Partners explains why.

This special episode was recorded on May 6 at the 2026 M&A Summit, hosted by The Conference Board in New York.

After last year's strong M&A market, 2026 is being powered by corporate strategic acquisitions. What's the overall health of M&A and of the US as an investment opportunity?

Join Steve Odland and guest Marc S. Cooper, chairman and CEO of Solomon Partners, to find out the state of the deals market, the challenges facing middle market private equity, and why the US remains the world's top destination.

For more from The Conference Board:

• 2026 M&A Summit - New York

• Reshaping Strategy: Navigating M&A in the Next Era

• Deregulation Reshapes Financial Oversight