The Harrison Rush/Fire Drill Weekly Wrap-Up

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The Harrison Rush/Fire Drill Weekly Wrap-Up

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A Brief, Reliable, Rundown of the Investment Banking Recruiting Market.

July 28, 2025

Signs of Life in M&A and IPO Markets, But Caution Ahead

After a sluggish 18 months, the M&A and IPO markets are showing early signs of revival. Deal pipelines are gradually building, and several mid-cap IPOs have priced within range this quarter. Strategic buyers are re-engaging across various sectors, including Technology, Power and Infrastructure, and Healthcare. After a few sluggish years, even the real estate M&A market is showing signs of improvement.

However, this momentum comes with a note of caution. Despite signs of recovery, fee pools remain compressed, and deal volumes are still well below pre-2022 levels. Many firms are taking a hard look at their headcount, and we expect a wave of strategic layoffs across banking divisions as Q3 wraps up.

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<a href="https://investmentbanking360.com/author/t-ragland/" target="_self">Tom Ragland</a>

Tom Ragland

Tom founded the Harrison Rush Group in 2008 amidst the chaos of the financial crisis and his personal journey of adopting a child. Recognizing the importance of relationships, Tom focused on providing light-hearted news and recruitment tips for Wall Street. With a keen sense of empathy and curiosity, he thrives on connecting with candidates and managers, always striving to understand their motivations and goals. Tom’s ultimate drive lies in making meaningful connections and giving back to the community that has supported him.

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