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中文(ZH) 美国2026上半年并购总额创历史新高，达到1.45万亿美元同比增长75%

US M&A hits record $1.45T in H1 2026, fueled by AI and deregulation

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Merger and acquisition activity in the United States reached a record high in the first half of 2026, totaling $1.45 trillion and marking a 75% increase year-over-year. This surge is attributed to the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, which is driving consolidation in the technology and energy sectors, alongside a more relaxed regulatory environment. In parallel, Alipay's AI open platform has launched its beta testing phase, with J&T Express being one of the first logistics companies to integrate with the platform. AI

IMPACT AI adoption is accelerating enterprise consolidation and driving new platform integrations.

RANK_REASON Record-breaking M&A volume driven by AI and policy changes. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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US M&A hits record $1.45T in H1 2026, fueled by AI and deregulation

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    US M&A Total Hits Record High of $1.45 Trillion in H1 2026, Up 75% Year-on-Year

    伦敦证券交易所集团（LSEG）的数据显示，2026年1～6月以美国企业为对象的并购交易（截至6月24日，含部分出资）总额达1万4467亿美元，同比增长75%，刷新了2002年可追溯数据以来的上半年并购规模最高纪录。2026年上半年美国已公布的并购（M&amp;A）交易总额创下同期历史新高。随着人工智能（AI）普及，科技及能源行业的企业整合不断推进。美国特朗普政府的监管放宽也助推了并购热潮。（财联社）

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