This setup's a great one. That's what I see right now. And I want to get a jump on it as bad money winds down for our 20th year.The chief pillar, takeovers and acquisitions. They're going to be an extraordinary force for the Bulls in 2026. I'm going to try to get the right theme.They won't necessarily move the averages in a visible way like today when we got some real takeover news, but it didn't play an obvious role. Dow gaining 228 points, S&P rising 64%, NASDAQ advancing.52% as the Christmas rally contin ...

CNBC's Jim Cramer suggested dealmaking will help drive the market next year, reviewing mergers and acquisitions that could occur."The setup's a great one," he said. "The chief pillar? Takeovers and acquisitions. They're going to be an extraordinary force for the bulls in 2026."Cramer explained that mergers are important for stocks because the market is fundamentally about supply and demand. When the number of shares increases, the averages can have trouble advancing, he said. However, takeovers can "temper ...