Money and Deals news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
In Money and Deals on Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Meta, IBM, PE firms chart AI and deal strategies. Also: Meta explores new funding strategies to finance its escalating artificial intelligence investments; Larger private equity deals are closing, though investors remain selective about targets.
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- Meta explores new funding strategies to finance its escalating artificial intelligence investments.WSJ
- Larger private equity deals are closing, though investors remain selective about targets.CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
- PSP Investments and Nuveen launch seven hundred ninety million dollar commercial real estate venture.Chief Investment Officer
- Biotech reverse mergers reach highest volume since 2021 as PIPE investments accelerate.Fierce Biotech
- IBM reports higher profits as previously delayed infrastructure and enterprise deals close.WSJ
- Family offices increasingly shift capital toward alternative investments over traditional holdings.Private Banker International
- Nvidia expands component supply agreements with six semiconductor suppliers for chip manufacturing.The Information
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