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  • Preparing Your Life for Liquidity: Post-M&A Success (Beyond the Financials)

    Business owners planning for a liquidity event often focus on the financials. But preparing for their post-transaction lives is just as important—and less tangible considerations should not be ignored.

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  • The Quarterly Rx: Q2 2026 U.S. Biopharma Recap

    In our Q2 2026 U.S. Biopharma Recap, the William Blair biopharma team reviews the quarter’s financing, strategic activity, and investor sentiment trends shaping the sector for the remainder of the year.

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  • Decoding the Market’s Resilient Equities and Rising Bond Yields

    Equities are showing resilience as markets flash caution. What does this divergence mean for investors?

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  • Emerging Markets—The New Engine of Global Growth

    We believe the case for emerging markets (EMs) has become increasingly compelling.

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  • Private Equity, M&A, and the New Shape of Accounting

    Private equity and consolidation are reshaping accounting, pushing M&A to the forefront as firms scale, expand service lines, and compete for talent and technology.

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  • Solving the Paternal Testing Hurdle in Prenatal Genetics

    Partner testing can slow prenatal carrier screening. Single-gene non-invasive prenatal testing uses one maternal blood draw to estimate fetal risk and speed counseling.

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    Avoid the Most Common Mistakes in Estate Planning

    Estate planning is all about your legacy. A well-planned estate plan is one that meets your goals and avoids unnecessary costs, delays, and conflicts.

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  • A Secular Growth Story Emerging in Radiopharmaceuticals

    From targeted cancer therapies to Alzheimer’s imaging, radiopharma is scaling fast across medicine.

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  • The Rise of Micromobility Among Younger Consumers

    Led by Gen Z, micromobility is gaining momentum, but availability and safety remain major hurdles.

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  • Cautious Optimism for IT Spending in 2026

    As IT budgets stabilize, AI-led modernization is unlocking new opportunities for service providers and investors in 2026.

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