The news: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon weighed in on President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans and focus on business deregulation, saying they could kick-start Big Tech mergers and acquisitions. However, he recommended a measured approach, per Bloomberg.
Economic uncertainties and regulatory scrutiny have caused a lull in M&As in the past few years. This has created a backlog of companies eager to pursue strategic acquisitions.
Why it’s worth watching: The slowdown in deals is due in part to antitrust concerns from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ), according to our Big Tech Antitrust 2024 report.