The Year is Half Over, but Plenty of Time Remains for the Next Big Merger Deal
The industry talkfest caused by the news of Wachovia spending $25.5 billion for Golden West Financial has died down a bit, but the buzz is still on for the next big deal. Any of the firms that might be in the market for an acquisition or become an acquisition are keeping tight-lipped about any future plans, which seems to fuel speculation even more. …