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Major public equity indices decreased in Q1 2025, down 5.4% quarter-over-quarter but up 6.0% year-over-year. Leading economic indicators declined during the quarter, reflecting economic uncertainty driven by tariff policies, rate cut timing, and weakening of…

The global foodservice industry has largely bounced back from pandemic disruptions. Demand for dining out has returned strongly, and businesses are innovating to align with evolving consumer preferences. As the industry evolves, manufacturers have adapted…

Sauces and condiments are grabbing hold of consumers, with both legacy and startup brands finding traction in fueling the phenomenon, according to an industry report released by the Food & Beverage investment banking team from…

In 2024, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector underwent a significant transformation driven by advanced technologies, a stronger focus on sustainability, and evolving consumer preferences. Companies leveraged innovation to enhance production efficiency and traceability. At…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the contact center industry. With features such as advanced data analytics, voice recognition systems, sentiment analysis software, real-time quality assurance, and personalized recommendation systems, most…

The building products M&A market is poised for continued growth as investors weigh favorable long-term fundamentals of the U.S. housing market, according to a new industry report released by the Building Products investment banking team…

Major public equity indices increased in Q4 2024, up 2.9% quarter-over-quarter and up 21.6% year-over-year. Leading economic indicators improved during the quarter, reflecting positive sentiment driven by anticipated rate cuts, ongoing declines in inflationary pressures,…

Investor interest in automotive aftermarket M&A will remain high in 2025 as favorable tailwinds, including an increasingly aging car parc, more miles traveled, and the proliferation of new technologies, continue to drive the industry forward,…

While the NASDAQ increased modestly in Q3 2024, up 1.7% compared to Q2 2024 and 37.6% over the trailing 12-month period, healthcare technology segments have underperformed. Pharma IT and virtual care experienced  (28.4%) and (38.7%)…

The Industrial Technology investment banking team from Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) has released a new report on the state of the industrial technology industry for December 2024. The pace of adoption of advanced…