Global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has totalled $352 billion so far this year, according to Thomson Reuters data, an 11 percent increase on the first two months of 2012 and the strongest start for global deal making in two years. JP Morgan currently leads the year-to-date rankings for advising on M&A deals with a total value of $134 billion. Goldman Sachs is in second place with $103 billion, followed by Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Bank of America Corporation (Bank of America) is a bank holding company, and a financial holding company. Shares of BAC traded higher by 1.42% or $0.16/share to $11.39. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $6.72 and as high as $12.42. On average, 168495008 shares of BAC exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 93788304.
Thomson Reuters Corporation (Thomson Reuters) is a provider of information for the world?s businesses and professionals. Shares of TRI fell by 0.72% or $-0.22/share to $30.36. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $26.20 and as high as $31.18. On average, 877633 shares of TRI exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 561399.
Thomson Reuters Corporation (Thomson Reuters) is a provider of information for the world?s businesses and professionals. Shares of TRI fell by 0.79% or $-0.25/share to $31.26. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $26.65 and as high as $31.57. On average, 921523 shares of TRI.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 148355.
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