Nicholas Rodriguez Discusses Current State of M&A Deal Activity on Nasdaq TradeTalks

Winston & Strawn partner Nicholas Rodriguez was a featured co-panelist on Nasdaq TradeTalks, along with Jim Cassel, Co-Founder & Chairman of Cassel Salpeter & Co., and Michael Smith, Managing Director at STS Capital Partners. Nasdaq TradeTalks is hosted live by Jill Malandrino, an esteemed journalist conducting one-on-one conversations with industry experts to explore the ins-and-outs of the ever-evolving investing landscape, delving deep into the markets, trading strategies, decentralized finance, digital assets, and technology.

During the discussion, Nicholas shared his insight on the current M&A landscape, including geopolitical, macroeconomic, regulatory, and financial risks. His comments touched on what is driving and affecting M&A activity, from interest rate hikes and the disconnect on valuations to private equity investment and the sharp increase in antitrust scrutiny, all of which affect investor confidence.

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