Trump's Re-Election Promises Surge in Mergers and Acquisitions

Wall Street and Hollywood anticipate a boost in dealmaking as regulatory constraints are expected to ease under Trump's second term.

President-elect Donald Trump's victory is expected to lead to a more relaxed regulatory environment, potentially increasing merger and acquisition activity by 20% in 2025.
Wall Street is optimistic, with the Dow Jones hitting record highs, driven by banking, energy, and cryptocurrency stocks.
Hollywood executives, including Warner Bros. Discovery's David Zaslav, foresee a wave of consolidation in the media industry, which has been stifled by previous antitrust scrutiny.
The anticipated deregulation could see previously blocked deals, such as the Kroger-Albertsons merger, moving forward, while Big Tech may face a mixed approach to antitrust enforcement.
Broader economic factors, including lower interest rates and increased consumer confidence, are also expected to contribute to a surge in dealmaking across industries.