Tech sector was hot, and cross-border deals were robust
Deal volume hit a quarterly record in Q4, value exceeded rest of 2020 combined
Rising supply and demand for transactions could boost deal activity
Deal activity is up but the recovery remains selective, says investment bank
Deal activity fell in Q2, but not as precipitously as some feared
Solid Q1 likely to be followed by a lengthy drought for deals
Schwab-TD Ameritrade transaction was the largest announced in the quarter
Deal activity was at its lowest level since the third quarter of 2017
Deal volume has now topped 800 for six straight quarters
The number of deals is down from the previous quarter, but the value of transactions has increased