Surge in mega deals, valuations drive dealmaking activity in first six months of 2024
Both equity and debt issuance rises in the first six months of the year
As pledges to adopt recommendations climb, taskforce issues implementation guidance
U.S. corporates' interest coverage continued decline in Q1
Proposals seek comment on adjustments to listing requirements for industrials, miners and energy companies
Fund manager survey finds investor sentiment growing gloomy
Macro and sector-specific factors favour a rebound in North American deals
Brighter earnings prospects underpin growing optimism, survey finds
Two-thirds of polled institutional investors predicted energy sector will outperform over next 12 months
Zeba Mirza of Foyston Gordon & Payne says Canada’s energy industry looks the best it has ever looked.