Second-quarter M&A close to record amid mega deals

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) worldwide in the second quarter of 2015 almost matched the record set in the second quarter of 2007, according to preliminary Thomson Reuters data, as big companies turned to deals to boost their market share. The second quarter of 2015, however, stands out for the number of mega deals that were clinched or attempted.

Second-quarter M&A close to record amid mega deals source: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/second-quarter-m-close-record-230820366.html