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Explore the latest market trends across M&A, capital markets and debt advisory. Baird Global Investment Banking delivers timely insights to help financial sponsors, corporate leaders and business owners navigate evolving markets. We draw on proprietary data, transaction experience and deep industry expertise to provide unique perspective on deal activity, financing conditions and market trends.

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The Rules of the Road for Corporate M&A

How Dealmaking Is Changing in a PE-Driven Market

As the M&A landscape shifts, corporates and financial sponsors are adapting their dealmaking strategies amid rising competition for top assets. Baird commissioned independent firm 8 Acre Perspective to interview nearly 70 corporate development leaders across industries and geographies. These interviews, combined with Baird’s own market analysis, revealed a fascinating picture of today’s M&A backdrop
 

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Navigating the Nuances of Continuation Vehicles

Themes and best practices based on 60 interviews with GPs, LPs and Secondary Investors.  Learn More >

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Fueling Growth

Consumer and M&A themes reshaping nutritional supplements. Learn More >

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Organized Sports Industry Report 2025

From play to purpose: The future of organized sports.  Learn More >

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Recent Market Trends and Insights

Stay on top of the market trends and macroeconomic factors shaping the market. Explore our team’s latest insights spanning M&A trends, IPO and equity market activity and lending, credit and capital market dynamics.

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2026 ECM Mid-Year Update

Explore Baird’s ECM activity, including $33B+ raised, strong IPO momentum and a deepening pipeline.

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Looking Through the Noise

Europe’s private credit story cuts through the noise with tightened pricing, resilient demand, and shifting leverage.

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Adapting to the Disruptive: Trends Across the European Debt Market

The Baird Debt Advisory team provide key insights to help businesses navigate today's evolving financing landscape.

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Will the M&A Market Strengthen in 2026?

Baird's Global M&A team shares their outlook for the 2026 M&A market.

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