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February 2026 M&A Review: US edition
Read the full story: February 2026 M&A Review: US editionFebruary’s US dealmaking was defined by conviction rather than volume. A $110bn media merger, a $34.5bn cable consolidation, and major transactions in banking, medtech, and payments infrastructure revealed a market pursuing scale — with regulators, financing, and integration now central to execution.
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Gerry Adams explores legal action against Meta for unauthorised use of his books in AI training
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The powerful questions any entrepreneur should ask before selling an asset

Entrepreneurs should prepare early before selling any asset. Gary Ashworth, Chairman of Albany Beck and author of “Double Up Money Mastery,” outlines the questions founders must ask to maximise value, manage risk, and approach negotiations with clarity and discipline.








