Market Chatter: Piper Sandler in Talks to Acquire Perella Weinberg

10:50 AM EDT, 09/29/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Piper Sandler (PIPR) has been in talks to acquire advisory firm Perella Weinberg Partners in a deal that could be finalized soon, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Discussions are underway, but a deal is not guaranteed and the talks could still fall apart, the people told the media outlet. Piper Sandler did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.) Price: 68.82, Change: -2.87, Percent Change: -4.00