“A significant gap in the bid/ask spreads was the main factor slowing down deal closure activity in 2Q (April-June) and 3Q 22 (July-September) as a result of which large deals got delayed and companies raised smaller rounds to minimise dilution,” EY’s partner Vivek Soni said.
US stocks: Dow, S&P slip as investors eye Mideast talks, earnings
Major stock indexes closed lower on Thursday, pausing after a strong start to the week. Investors digested corporate earnings and looked for progress toward a
August 6, 2026