Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reached a record $2.8 trillion in announced deals during the first half of 2026, marking a 48% increase compared to the same period last year, according to LSEG data. The surge was largely driven by 47 mega-deals valued at over $10 billion each, which together accounted for more than $1.3 […]
Intel has announced plans to spend $14.2 billion to repurchase the 49% stake in its Ireland semiconductor manufacturing facility that it previously sold to Apollo Global Management. The move will restore full ownership of the Leixlip-based plant as the company strengthens its financial position and benefits from rising demand for processors driven by artificial

