One of the biggest words for investors in 2021 was SPACs. While special purpose acquisition companies have been around for years, 2021 became the year that they took over the market in terms of IPOs and as a topic of conversation.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) is directing its mortgage-hunting customers to bypass traditional brick-and-mortar lenders in favor of a pair of fintech partners.
Last week featured eight announced SPAC deals. The week also had earnings from several well-known former SPACs.
Here is a look back at the week that was SPACs for deals and headline news, all covered on Benzinga’s “SPACs Attack.”