Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) dealmaking ticks higher on expectations of deregulation under President-elect Donald Trump. Trump announced Federal Trade Commission (FTC) commissioner Andrew Ferguson as his FTC chair pick to replace Lina Khan.

Catalysts Co-Host Madison Mills joins Seana Smith and Brad Smith on Morning Brief to compare M&A announcements in 2024 compared to the year prior.

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This post was written by Naomi Buchanan.