Dealmaking in April Drops to Lowest Point Since 2004

Dealmaking in April Drops to Lowest Point Since 2004

April was the worst month for deals globally since 2004, with a smaller volume announced even than during the financial crisis. April Deals Dive Monthly global M&A volume and investment hit its lowest mark since 2004 Mergers, acquisitions and related investments...
VC Funds Face Bigger Risk Than in Financial Crisis

VC Funds Face Bigger Risk Than in Financial Crisis

Older VC funds may be more heavily impaired in the coronavirus pandemic than during the 2008 crisis, according to PitchBook. Older venture capital funds are heading through the coronavirus recession with more capital at risk than during the great financial crisis,...
JPMorgan to Unlock Trillions of Liquidity With Tech Partnership

JPMorgan to Unlock Trillions of Liquidity With Tech Partnership

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is looking to help blue-chip companies untether trillions of dollars locked up in corporate supply chains globally through a new technology partnership. The bank is working with Taulia Inc., a platform that provides working capital solutions,...
Blackstone Joins Debt Frenzy in Seeking $7 Billion for New Fund

Blackstone Joins Debt Frenzy in Seeking $7 Billion for New Fund

Blackstone Group Inc. plans to raise one of the biggest funds to capitalize on the turmoil in debt markets. The investment firm is looking to raise $7 billion for its fourth GSO credit opportunities fund, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Blackstone’s...