Michael J. de la Merced
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Harry’s Razor Brand Seeks to Grow a Consumer Goods Empire
The founders of the upstart personal grooming company said they planned to strike more deals. A public listing may be in the future as well.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Warns of Economic Pain From Trump’s Tariffs
In his annual letter to shareholders, Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, wrote that a trade fight could dampen consumer and investor confidence...
Isomorphic Labs, Google’s A.I. Drug Business, Raises Money From Thrive
The company, which uses artificial intelligence to develop new treatments, now counts the venture capital firm Thrive Capital as a backer.
Deal Makers Restaff for the Trump Era
Clients increasingly want to know how to navigate shifting diplomatic alliances, unexpected conflicts and an unpredictable American administration.
Samuel Butler, Lawyer Who Helped Create Corporate Giants, Dies at 94
Leading the elite Wall Street firm Cravath, he became a go-to adviser on mergers and acquisitions — “all the big deals that were going on...
Kalshi, an Online Prediction Market, Will Open Up to Brokerages
The platform, which recently hired Donald Trump Jr. as an adviser, is seeking to tap Wall Street to expand its potential customer base.
Barry Sternlicht Is Bringing Back the Starwood Hotel Brand
Twenty years ago, the hotel magnate stepped down from Starwood, which later sold to Marriott for $13 billion. Now, he wants to give it another...
Anysphere, a Maker of A.I. Coding Software, Raises $100 Million
The company’s Cursor product, which can autocomplete programming code, helped the start-up draw a $2.5 billion valuation.
Deal Makers See a Rebound in 2025 as Trump Returns to Power
It was another down year for mergers and acquisitions, but Wall Street is optimistic that the lengthy lull is coming to an end.
The Other Game
At the DealBook Summit, seven sports stars and experts discussed how building a brand as an athlete has changed.