Global Q1 M&A hits record 1.2 trillion dollars led by AI
Global deal-making reached a record 1.2 trillion dollars in the first quarter. AI investments and a 47 percent rise in cross-border deals fueled the growth.
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Global merger and acquisition activity reached a historic high in the first quarter of 2026, with total deal values exceeding $1.2 trillion. According to data from the LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP, the market saw a 26% increase in value compared to the same period last year, even as the total number of transactions fell by 17%. This shift indicates a trend toward larger, high-impact megadeals dominated by the technology sector and artificial intelligence.
