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Google's $32B Acquisition Faces Market Uncertainty Amid Tariffs
4/22/2025
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Story summary
- Early 2025 saw promising tech M&A activity, highlighted by Google's $32 billion acquisition of Wiz.
- Donald Trump's April 2 tariff announcement dampened optimism, leading to stock declines and market uncertainty.
- Experts now characterize the market outlook as "tepid," with public companies cautious about acquisitions.
- Startups may pursue acquisitions at lower valuations due to ongoing funding challenges.
