JPMorgan M&A global head says rising risks to drive surge in deals
Global M&A activity is set for a banner 2026 as CEOs pursue scale to manage geopolitical risk, AI disruption and market volatility, JPMorgan says.
Job growth stuck in slow gear in December
U.S. employment growth slowed more than expected in December amid job losses in the construction, retail and manufacturing sectors.
Lockheed, other defense firms seek legal advice over Trump’s clampdown on payouts
Defense contractors including Lockheed Martin seek legal advice after Trump ties buybacks, dividends and executive pay to weapons delivery.
Rockville investment advisory firm, wealth management firm merge
Cerity Partners, a national wealth management firm, announced it merged with Rockville investment firm SOL Capital Management.
Importers brace for $150 billion tariff refund fight if Trump loses at Supreme Court
Importers prepare lawsuits, recordkeeping and refund claims as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of Trump’s IEEPA tariffs.
MoCo multifamily property sold for $1.8M
A 22-unit multifamily property in Takoma Park has sold for $1,815,000, announced real estate firm Marcus & Millichap.
Trump says he will ban Wall St. investments in single-family homes
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration is moving to ban Wall Street firms from buying up single-family homes in a bid to reduce home prices.
Lockheed says 2025 F-35 deliveries hit 191 as demand lifts production pace
Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 fighter jets in 2025 to the U.S. and allies, reflecting rising defense spending.
Job openings slide to 14-month low; hiring weak in November
Job openings dropped to a 14-month low in November while hiring resumed its sluggish tone, according to the Labor Department.
Google, AI firm settle lawsuit over teen’s suicide linked to Chatbot
Alphabet’s Google and AI startup Character.AI have agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging the startup's chatbot led to the suicide of a 14-year-old boy.
Baltimore-based CRC expands to Colorado with $25.5M acquisition
Continental Realty Corp. announced its expansion into the Colorado retail market after acquiring the Thornton Town Center for $25.5 million.
Md. real estate firms partner to sell N.J. apartment complex
Three Baltimore-area real estate companies partnered to sell Silverlake Apartments, a multifamily community located in Belleville, N.J.

















