Many of the past Viewpoints we’ve published have advised sellers on how to secure a great deal in the M&A market. In this issue, we take a seat on the other side of the conference table to highlight five common and sometimes critical buyer mistakes that can be fatal to a transaction...

The volatility that has been the hallmark of recent trading sessions has not shown any signs of abating...

The widely anticipated rate cut announced during the Fed’s December meeting failed to impress Wall Street...

Expectations of a future rate cut drove the overall market higher in recent trading, ending a prolonged slump and cheering a battered Wall Street. Although pessimism remains about the state of the US economy...

As 2007 winds down, it’s time to start thinking about the health of the 2008 M&A market. This question is of greater concern now than in recent years because, for the first time since 2001-2003, we are experiencing a period of unsettling economic developments, including a volatile equity market, the sub prime loan debacle and related stall out of the housing market, soaring oil and food prices threatening
inflation, plus recent lags in M&A volumes and softening valuations. This month’s Viewpoint examines the pessimistic and optimistic outlook for 2008.