American investors are circling three UK tech firms—Alphawave, Oxford Ionics, and Spectris—with takeover bids totaling over £5 billion. Weak share prices have made these British companies ripe for acquisition, sparking concerns about a broader trend of undervalued UK firms being scooped up by foreign buyers.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about a few deals—it’s a sign of deeper issues in the UK market. When homegrown innovators become bargain buys for overseas investors, it raises questions about whether London’s stock exchange can hold its own against global rivals. For workers and investors, it could mean big changes ahead.