US banks are lending less to businesses and more to shadow banks. Here’s why this shift matters, what’s driving it, and how it might echo pre-2008 risks—even if today’s safeguards are stronger.

WiseTech Global just agreed to buy E2open for $2.1 billion—its biggest deal ever. But what goes into valuing and negotiating acquisitions like these? Zolio breaks down the logic behind the numbers and the gamesmanship behind the deal.

The SPAC market has revived in 2025 as IPO volatility and regulatory changes create opportunities. Small banks and big names return to the scene, but investors beware—median returns remain deeply negative.

Warren Buffett is stepping down, concluding a remarkable six-decade run at Berkshire Hathaway. His disciplined approach and evolution of value investing have shaped generations of investors. Here’s how Buffett’s strategies changed over time and why his investment principles still resonate today.

Mediobanca’s proposed €6.3bn acquisition of Banca Generali shows why financial deals are never just about price tags. Behind the scenes, political complexities, regulatory challenges, and shareholder dynamics can decide whether deals succeed or stumble.

Analysts are weighing two big stories about tariffs: whether they’ll push money away from the US or hurt global growth overall. Here’s how they build models to understand both scenarios.