More than five multibillion dollar deals occurred this week, totaling roughly $207 billion, the greatest deal value in one week since 1999.
According to the Wall Street Journal, The fact that so many transactions were declared weeks before the general election reflects executives' increasing confidence Hillary Clinton will win the presidential office, according to the article.
Here are five things to know about the recent transaction announcements that took place.
1. There may be a large shift in the media landscape. AT&T revealed its intention to buy Time Warner for $85.4 billion. Analysts, however, say the proposed transaction may have a hard time overcoming antitrust laws and may face significant pushback from lawmakers and media and telecommunication rivals.
2. Mobile technology titan Qualcomm is expected to declare its intent to purchase NXP Semiconductors for $40 billion, according to the article.
3. Aerospace equipment supplier Rockwell Collins has reportedly agreed to buy B/E Aerospace for $6.4 billion.
4. TD Ameritrade Holding agreed to acquire Scottrade Financial Services in a $4 billion transaction.
5. Analysts also recognize a trend of Chinese buyers turning to U.S. enterprises for growth. China Oceanwide Holdings Group inked a $2.7 billion deal to buy insurance company Genworth Financial. China's HNA Group also bought roughly 25 percent of Hilton Worldwide Holdings for $6.5 billion, according to the article.