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Wall Street Hangs On to Hopes for a Boom in Deals

Blockbuster tie-ups continued in the second quarter in industries relatively insulated from tariffs

Skechers agreed to go private in a deal valued at more than $9 billion.
Skechers agreed to go private in a deal valued at more than $9 billion. Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Dealmaking is off to its best start of the year since 2022 by some measures, showing demand for corporate tie-ups has held up despite market turmoil, global conflicts and President Trump’s ever-shifting tariffs.

U.S. deal value this year through June 25 is up about 10% from last year and at its highest level in three years, according to the London Stock Exchange Group. 

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