1305 GMT - Global mergers and acquisitions have been rising, tracking toward the highest volumes on record, Morgan Stanley credit strategists say in a note. M&A activity has been strong in the U.S. and similar transactions are picking up in Europe supported by "a softening stance on consolidation from the European Commission, high fragmentation and solid balance sheets," the strategists say. (miriam.mukuru@wsj.com)
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July 27, 2026 09:07 ET (13:07 GMT)
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