M&A Set for ‘Record-Breaking' '26: Hogan Lovells' Curtin

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Why it matters

Hogan Lovells' Bill Curtin predicts a record-breaking year for mergers and acquisitions in 2026, driven by a multi-year M&A run with a higher ceiling than past cycles.

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Neutral How the article is written, as reported by the source.

Expected market reaction

Bullish Confidence 90% How confidence is read Horizon: Short term Impact: Moderate

Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 90% confidence.

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Source Bloomberg
Claim M&A Set for ‘Record-Breaking' '26: Hogan Lovells' Curtin
AI inference Bullish · 90%
Generated 2026-01-21 23:31

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Original source

Bill Curtin, Hogan Lovells’ global head of M&A, says 2026 could be a record year for dealmaking, with a multi-year M&A run that has a higher ceiling than in past cycles. He speaks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 22, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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