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France supports clean energy sector despite COVID-19, says GlobalData

This month, the French Ministry of Ecological and Inclusive Transition awarded 960MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity through different tenders, and a total of 288 PV and wind projects have been allocated. These measures show that the French Government is doing all it can to ensure that the renewable energy sector receives the adequate support […]
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DJ Basin yet another victim of price war, says GlobalData

The oil price war has forced operators in the DJ Basin to drop rig count by 40% and reduce capital expenditure (capex) by US$ 384 million in 2020. By assessing the readjustment of capex for nine companies that account for approximately 75% of total DJ Basin production, leading data and analytics company GlobalData estimates a […]
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Healthcare sector witnesses second consecutive week of growth in deal activity, says GlobalData

The number of deals announced in the global healthcare sector, including pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, grew by 5.9% during the week ended 5th April, 2020, compared to the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “This marks the second consecutive week of growth in deal activity for the healthcare sector. […]
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MicroGenDx provides faster turnaround times using first-ever coronavirus saliva test, says GlobalData

Following the announcement that the MicroGenDx has reported fast turnaround times for COVID-19 testing using saliva tests; Dara Lo, Medical Device Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “MicroGenDx is the only commercial testing lab using saliva and sputum samples, which perform much better than samples collected by nasopharyngeal swabs. […]
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With 83% of global consumers concerned about COVID-19, healthy eating is out and comfort eating is back, says GlobalData

Stockpiling has come in two forms: the first is for products deemed as ‘essentials’ while in lockdown and the second is ‘new essentials’ or comfort items, which includes products that help keep consumers entertained while housebound. For fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), this means a spike in food and drinks traditionally associated with indulgence, comfort or […]
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COVID-19 social distancing measures will impede global RSV clinical development, says GlobalData

Following the introduction of social distancing measures, brought in to reduce the spread of COVID-19 across the globe; Emily Carter-Richardson, Pharma Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on how this could impact the development of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines: “The infection control measures of social distancing to prevent […]
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COVID-19 could be point of no return for Big Tech’s war on misinformation, says GlobalData

Following the news that Facebook’s WhatsApp is imposing new limits on message forwarding to tackle the dissemination of fake news; Laura Petrone, Senior Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Big Tech’s more active role in policing misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates that these companies are taking greater responsibility […]
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Coronavirus wreaks havoc on dividend payments, finds GlobalData

The financial devastation caused by the COVID-19 outbreak is forcing companies across sectors to slice dividends, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Reeling from the effects of the outbreak, investors are bracing for impacts comparable to the 2008 crisis. Dividend slicing is an indication of the ominous financial impact. As tracked by GlobalData’s […]
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Alexion to start Soliris in COVID-19 Phase II trial in next few days, says GlobalData

Alexion Pharmaceuticals is revving up to enter the COVID-19 drug development race with Soliris (eculizumab), a drug that is already approved for other indications, a source familiar with the trial told Reynald Castañeda, Pharma Writer for the Investigative News team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Castañeda comments: “The source explained that the idea behind Soliris […]
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Crisis is slowly ramping up in Japan’s auto sector, says GlobalData

Following the news that Japan has declared a month-long state of emergency and vehicle manufacturers are suspending production at some plants; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “COVID19 is beginning to have a significant impact on consumer and business activity in Japan. Major automakers in the […]
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McColl’s COVID-driven partnership with Deliveroo is an expedition of necessary collaboration, says GlobalData

McColl’s COVID-driven partnership with Deliveroo is an expedition of necessary collaboration, says GlobalData Following the news that McColl’s is partnering with Deliveroo to launch a new 30-minute delivery scheme: Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation: “McColl’s revamped partnership with Deliveroo to offer home […]
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ASOS acts to maintain enviable UK market position, says GlobalData

ASOS has announced it is close to finalising a potential equity issuance and extension to its debt facilities. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on this news; “With UK clothing & footwear spend forecast to slump 23.5% this year, even those retailers that were outperforming the […]
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Large number of TAVR procedures need to be delayed due to CAIC’s new guidelines for TAVR practice, says GlobalData

Following thenews that the Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology (CAIC) released new guidelines for cardiology procedures; Ashley Young, Medical Device Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on the current situation: “The new guidelines for cardiology procedures come as no surprise, as more and more cardiology associations around the world […]
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