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Sellers Have All the Leverage in 2025

Sun Acquisitions

Hasn’t broader economic uncertainty made selling in 2025 a risky proposition? ” Mike added that he feels 2025 is “absolutely a seller’s market,” with buyers chasing a limited number of opportunities. But what about the market? We don’t blame you for thinking that way.

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StoneX completes RJ O’Brien acquisition

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StoneX has completed the acquisition of US clearing broker RJ O’Brien & Associates (RJO).

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MergersCorp M&A International and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC Announce Strategic Alliance to Enhance Capital Access for Growing Businesses

MergersCorp M&A International

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – June 14, 2025 – MergersCorp M&A International, a distinguished advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and comprehensive corporate finance solutions for clients globally, and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC, a U.S.-based

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OptimX completes first live US equity trades on bilateral liquidity network

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In January 2025, the firm announced a new integration with State Street’s order and execution platform, Charles River , to allow OptimX to provide greater bilateral liquidity directly to the institutional buy-side directly via their systems, offering an alternative to going out into the lit markets.

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HSBC downgrades JPMorgan Chase, adopts 'a more cautious stance' on bank stocks

CNBC: Investing

JPM YTD mountain JPMorgan Chase stock in 2025. JPMorgan has advanced more than 21% in 2025, while the S & P 500 has climbed just above 5%. "The share prices of the universal banks and brokers we cover have, on average, risen 35% over the past three months," Martinez said. Another 11 have hold ratings on the stock.

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Default risk for certain corporates is creeping up. Here’s what it means for fixed income investors

CNBC: Investing

Here’s what it means for fixed income investors Published Thu, Jul 31 2025 3:37 PM EDT Darla Mercado, CFP® @darla_mercado WATCH LIVE The U.S. "In general, we have a higher quality bias at this point in time," said Sam Millette, director of fixed income at broker-dealer Commonwealth Financial Network. All Rights Reserved.

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Hidden Road launches support for OTC options to expand digital asset offering

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That is no longer the case.” The expansion also builds upon Hidden Road’s recent launch of digital asset swap capabilities for the US in May 2025 , designed to provide clients with greater access to a wider range of products and solutions. The deal is expected to close later in 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.