The value of worldwide mergers and acquisitions announced so far this year has topped $1 trillion, passing that level for only the third time this early in the year since records began in 1980, weekly Thomson Reuters data showed on Friday.Deal volumes started to recover earlier this year after falling back in 2013 due to a mix of economic uncertainty, regulatory interventions and shareholder activism that made executives cautious about pursuing deals.By the end of the first quarter of this year, deal activity had risen 54 percent on the same period last year, with deals worth a total of $710 billion announced.Bankers said confidence appeared to be returning, with some companies are becoming bolder and more aggressive.
Thomson Reuters Corporation (Thomson Reuters), is a provider of information for the world?s businesses and professionals. Shares of TRI fell by 0.09% or $-0.03/share to $34.38. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $31.38 and as high as $38.73. On average, 835114 shares of TRI exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 194821.
Thomson Reuters Corporation (Thomson Reuters), is a provider of information for the world?s businesses and professionals. Shares of TRI remained unchanged at $37.97. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $33.02 and as high as $42.10. On average, 968561 shares of TRI.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 417232.
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