JPMorgan Banker Says Twin Deals Point to More M&A: Texas Edition

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Another week, another big banking deal with Texas ties. And a big-name Texas banker talking about … banks.

First, the newest transaction: Cadence Bank, which lists Houston as one of its two headquarters cities, was snapped up by Huntington Bancshares in a $7.4 billion buyout. The takeover expands Huntington’s footprint in the southern US ...