Though initial public offerings are heating up, 2024 has thus far been disappointing for investors looking for merger stocks to buy. The year’s first few months saw the iRobot (NASDAQ:IRBT) and Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) deals scuttled, dashing merger arbitrage investors’ hopes of a quick payday and all-but-guaranteed upside.But don’t let a few big-name failures turn you away from merger stock-buying opportunities. While nothing in life is guaranteed, the first two merger stocks to buy on this list are a ...