The London Stock Exchange is seeing a wave of takeover interest from US investors, with three UK firms—Alphawave, Oxford Ionics, and Spectris—in the crosshairs. Their struggling share prices have made them attractive targets, potentially leading to deals worth over £5 billion combined. It’s another sign of how undervalued British companies are becoming compared to their American counterparts.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about a few companies changing hands—it’s part of a bigger trend where UK firms, weighed down by weak stock performance, are being scooped up by deep-pocketed US buyers. For investors, it might mean quick payouts, but for the UK market, it raises questions about whether homegrown innovation and corporate control are slipping away.