Despite record levels of dry powder and eager investors, the long-anticipated M&A resurgence has yet to materialize.

In this episode, we dive deep into why dealmaking is still stuck in neutral. From macroeconomic uncertainty and regulatory shifts to sector-specific trends and regional dynamics, we unpack the real forces shaping the M&A landscape in 2025 — and what it will take to finally unleash the wave everyone’s been waiting for.

Find the full research paper here: https://community.quantopian.com/c/community-forums/m-a-in-2025-deal-or-no-deal

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