Credit Rout to Dampen M&A Activity for Rest of 2018, UBS Says

The video discusses the global financial crisis, highlighting the negative returns in various asset classes for the first time since 2008. It explores the impact of market conditions on credit markets, M&A activities, and share buybacks. The role of activists in driving corporate restructuring is examined, along with the influence of political tensions on US-China corporate relations.

How has the perception of conglomerates changed among investors in recent years?

What challenges do companies face when dealing with activist investors?

What factors contribute to the caution of US companies in engaging with Chinese buyers?