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Deals outlook 2026: Preparing finance teams for what’s ahead
As signs of market stabilization emerge, companies are reassessing their deal strategies for 2026. In this episode, we explore IPO and M&A trends, the influence of AI and macroeconomic shifts, and the steps finance teams can take now to be ready for what’s next.
In this episode, we discuss:
3:35 – Where the deals market stands today
9:38 – Deals outlook for 2026
17:35 – Expected IPOs and financing trends for 2026
25:28 – What finance leaders and teams can do now to prepare
For more read our publications, US Capital Markets 2026 Outlook—IPO markets look primed to accelerate in 2026 and The…
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