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Pharma

GlobalData sees mild reversal in fortune for top 20 global innovative pharma companies by market capitalization in Q1 2020

The majority of the top 20 global innovative pharma companies, identified by GlobalData, declined in market cap (MCap) in Q1 2020 (quarter ended 31 March 2020), with the overall list witnessing a decline of 7.9% with aggregate MCap of around US$2.6 trillion as compared to Q4 2019 (quarter ended 31 December 2019). Johnson & Johnson […]

Oil & Gas

Effects of negative WTI will be felt for years, says GlobalData

Following the news that theWest Texas Intermediate (WTI) plunged into negative territory; Indrajit Sen, Oil & Gas Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers their view: “WTI’s dive into negative territory has highlighted just how weak demand for crude oil currently is, and it is a stark warning to oil-producing countries and companies […]

Oil & Gas

Scoop-Stack to hit record-low in terms of average rig count in 2020, says GlobalData

Scoop-Stack hit a peak, in terms of rig count in 2018, averaging approximately 75 rigs for the year with the majority of them operating within the Canadian-Woodford acreage. Ever since the peak, the rig count in Scoop-Stack has seen an apparent downward trend and been further aggravated by the current oil price crisis. By assessing the […]

Construction

COVID-19 economic shock will cause global construction output to shrink by 1.4% in 2020

As a result of the severe economic shock caused by the lockdown measures imposed by governments around the world to contain the spread of COVID-19, global construction output is expected to contract by 1.4% in 2020, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Danny Richards, Lead Economist at GlobalData, comments: “Although the construction […]

Retail

Non-food retailers will be looking to learn from B&Q reopening stores

DIY retailer B&Q has now re-opened 75 UK stores. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on this news; “B&Q has reopened 75 of its stores to better capitalise on demand for DIY items as consumers stay home and its website struggles to cope under the […]

Automotive

Car companies have to drop financial forecasts as crisis bites

As car companies report first quarter financial results, many are making it clear that they cannot issue their usual guidance on the full-year outlook because of the uncertainties generated by the COVID-19 crisis; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his views: “We are in unprecedented times in the […]

Retail

Fashion failures have more chance of revival without store portfolio

Investment firm Gordon Brothers has acquired the rights to the Laura Ashley brands but its 147 stores are not included in the deal. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on this news; “Laura Ashley’s sale agreement with its stores excluded, brings more bad news for retail […]

Travel & Tourism

Air France advocates for loosening of EU passenger rights, says GlobalData

Following the meeting yesterday between Air France representatives and the French Commission for Sustainable Development and Spatial Planning to discuss a revision of the EU flight compensation regulation 261/2004 amidst the COVID-19 situation; John Vandesquille, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “With IATA estimating that the COVID-19 […]

Aerospace, Defense & Security

COVID-19 troubles are only beginning for Boeing and Airbus following ICAO forecast

Following yesterday’s release of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) air travel forecast projecting a 1.2 billion travelers drop and US$160bn to US$253bn in revenue losses for the air travel industry in 2020; Nicolas Jouan, Aerospace and Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the future of the […]

Oil & Gas

Final investment decision problems cause delay of first oil for Uganda

Following today’s news that Tullow has reached an agreement to sell its assets in Uganda; Conor Ward, Upstream Oil & Gas Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the country’s problems to reaching first oil: “With the news that Tullow Oil has reached an agreement ‘in principle’ for the […]

Medical Devices

Philips connected care business expected to grow despite COVID-19 affecting Q1 revenue

Following the announcement by Phillips to invest $109m to increase the production of ventilators, patient monitors and diagnostic imaging in order to meet the COVID-19 demand; Aliyah Farouk, Medical Device Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “GlobalData expects Philips’ investment in devices central to the treatment of COVID-19 to […]

Aerospace, Defense & Security

COVID-19 exposes weaknesses of defense supply chain and compels Pentagon to act financially

Following the news that the Department of Defense (DoD) intends to grant US$3bn in early invoice payments to defense industry; Nicolas Jouan, Aerospace and Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the Pentagon’s decision; “As part of the announcement, it came to light that most programs will undergo […]

Technology

COVID-19 outbreak creating a huge user base for video streaming and conferencing services

Quarantines and work-from-home policies have triggered a spike in demand for video streaming and conferencing, creating a huge base of new users of over-the-top (OTT) services while usage by existing users has also gone up, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “For the foreseeable future, entertainment […]

Business Fundamentals

Top 10 global M&A legal advisers in construction sector in Q1 2020, revealed by GlobalData

Leading data and analytics company GlobalData has revealed the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) league table of the top 10 legal advisers for the construction sector by value and volume during the coronavirus-hit first quarter (Q1) of 2020. Kirkland & Ellis leads by value Kirkland & Ellis has dominated the M&A legal advisers league table […]

Business Fundamentals

Allen & Overy is top legal adviser in retail sector by M&A deal value in Q1 2020

Allen & Overy is the top M&A legal adviser for the retail sector based on deal value in Q1 2020, having advised on four deals worth US$12.12bn, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData, which tracks all M&A, private equity/venture capital and asset transaction activity around the world, confirmed that Allen & Overy […]

Pharma

High dose chloroquine disphosphate safety concerns must be addressed before deciding COVID-19 efficacy, says GlobalData

Preliminary results for the Phase II study for high dose chloroquine disphosphate (CQ) for COVID-19 patients showed hazardous side effects of a QTc prolongation, resulting in the high dose arm being halted. However, results for low dose CQ are still pending and enrolment is still continuing, therefore a full set of Phase II results is […]

Retail

Nosedive in UK consumer confidence will be unwelcome news for retailers

The UK future sentiment index plummeted in April to the lowest level seen since tracking began in April 2012, pulled down by pessimistic feeling around the future of the UK economy and bringing bad news for retailers that will be hoping for a post-lockdown pickup in spend, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. […]

Automotive

COVID-19 forces car companies to focus on core, says GlobalData

Following the news that General Motors has suspended its Maven car-sharing operations; Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Maven was one of those brave new mobility experiments that was guaranteed to get Wall Street excited about automotive dinosaurs seeking new revenue streams and extracting more value […]

Technology

Big tech must walk privacy tightrope to make contact tracing a success

Following the news that France has urged Apple and Google to ease privacy rules on contact tracing; Oliver Lockett, Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Apple and Google must stand firm on data privacy if they are to get their contact tracing apps to work in the best interest […]

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GlobalData sees mild reversal in fortune for top 20 global innovative pharma companies by market capitalization in Q1 2020

Effects of negative WTI will be felt for years, says GlobalData

Scoop-Stack to hit record-low in terms of average rig count in 2020, says GlobalData

COVID-19 economic shock will cause global construction output to shrink by 1.4% in 2020

Non-food retailers will be looking to learn from B&Q reopening stores

Car companies have to drop financial forecasts as crisis bites

Fashion failures have more chance of revival without store portfolio

Air France advocates for loosening of EU passenger rights, says GlobalData

COVID-19 troubles are only beginning for Boeing and Airbus following ICAO forecast

Final investment decision problems cause delay of first oil for Uganda

Philips connected care business expected to grow despite COVID-19 affecting Q1 revenue

COVID-19 exposes weaknesses of defense supply chain and compels Pentagon to act financially

COVID-19 outbreak creating a huge user base for video streaming and conferencing services

Top 10 global M&A legal advisers in construction sector in Q1 2020, revealed by GlobalData

Allen & Overy is top legal adviser in retail sector by M&A deal value in Q1 2020

High dose chloroquine disphosphate safety concerns must be addressed before deciding COVID-19 efficacy, says GlobalData

Nosedive in UK consumer confidence will be unwelcome news for retailers

COVID-19 forces car companies to focus on core, says GlobalData

Big tech must walk privacy tightrope to make contact tracing a success

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