Mergers And Acquisitions news and trends

WaFd Merges With Digital Lender EverBank in $3.9 Billion Deal
Banking // September 08, 2026

Seattle-based bank WaFd has agreed to merge with EverBank in a $3.9 billion deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Looser Regs Boost Worldwide M&A Value 50% in 2025
Partnerships // December 26, 2025

The value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) announced worldwide in 2025 was reportedly the highest since 2021 and the second highest in the more than 40 years of records kept by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Bank Merger Approval Rates Hit 35-Year High
Bank Regulation // November 02, 2025

American regulators are greenlighting bank mergers at the quickest pace in more than 30 years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Analysts to Watch for Signs of Headwinds in Banks’ Earnings Reports
Economy // October 13, 2025

With several banks set to report their third quarter earnings this week, analysts reportedly expect them to show strong growth but will also be looking for signs of headwinds from delinquencies in student and auto loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Interviews & Exclusives
Late-Stage Digital Health Ventures Feel Funding Pinch

January 17, 2025
Digital healthcare is at a pivotal moment, with innovation, funding and expansion creating new opportunities and challenges for startups and established companies. In 2024, digital health venture funding reached $10.1 billion, slightly down from the previous year but still surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Most of these funds have been directed toward early-stage ventures, especially in areas […]

How Higher Grocery Prices Are Changing How Consumers Shop for Food

January 07, 2025
The planned but failed Kroger-Albertsons merger captured headlines in the grocery sector in 2024, and the latter is scheduled to announce its third-quarter results Wednesday (Jan. 8). Get the Full...

‘Founders In Residence’ Program Helps Brands Transition To D2C

July 16, 2021
Large marketplaces like Amazon create an amazing first step opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to test out if their business idea works — if they can create any consumer demand for...

Roundtable: Should Tech M&A Be Locked Down During The Pandemic?

May 19, 2020
The pandemic has forced many aspects of everyday life — for consumers, yes, but businesses too — to pause. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Quick Reads
Anthropic Scuttles Plans to Acquire AI Company Decart

September 08, 2026
Anthropic has reportedly walked away from a $6 billion deal to acquire AI startup Decart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

WaFd Merges With Digital Lender EverBank in $3.9 Billion Deal

September 08, 2026
Seattle-based bank WaFd has agreed to merge with EverBank in a $3.9 billion deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Looser Regs Boost Worldwide M&A Value 50% in 2025

December 26, 2025
The value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) announced worldwide in 2025 was reportedly the highest since 2021 and the second highest in the more than 40 years of records kept...

Bank Merger Approval Rates Hit 35-Year High

November 02, 2025
American regulators are greenlighting bank mergers at the quickest pace in more than 30 years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...