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US dominates high-value VC deal activity as investors prioritize mature startup ecosystems in Q1 2026, reveals GlobalData

High-value venture capital (VC) deals (≥$100 million) grew increasingly concentrated in just few markets during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with the US accounting for around 60% and nearly 88% of all the global deal volume and value, respectively. The widening funding gap highlights how investors are prioritizing mature startup ecosystems and scalable business […]
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APAC banking giants face new reality as China slows and India rises, reveals GlobalData

Asia-Pacific’s (APAC) largest banks are entering a more fragmented era. The region’s financial heavyweights still dominate global rankings by revenue, but the latest numbers reveal a widening divergence between China’s state-backed lenders, Japan’s globally exposed megabanks, and India’s fast-expanding retail franchises, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. Murthy Grandhi, Company Profiles Analyst […]
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First CAR-T therapy Satri-cel for solid tumors positions China at forefront of next oncology revolution, says GlobalData

Solid tumors are emerging as the next frontier for CAR-T innovation, with China poised to deliver the world’s first approved CAR-T therapy for gastric cancer. The anticipated approval signals a pivotal shift in oncology treatment, expanding CAR-T beyond hematological malignancies and intensifying competition in the rapidly evolving solid tumor landscape, where early clinical success, regulatory […]
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Global banks navigate diverging fortunes as growth normalizes and risks reprice, says GlobalData

The fiscal year 2025 was one of the most divergent on record for global banking: at one extreme, state-owned Russian lenders capitalized on wartime interest rate regimes; at another, Chinese megabanks witnessed net interest margins compress under Beijing’s directive to support a slowing economy. Between these poles, US banks mostly held their ground while European […]
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Hybrid beauty transforms personal care as skincare meets make-up, says GlobalData

Hybrid beauty is redefining personal care by collapsing skincare and make-up into multifunctional, ingredient-led solutions that prioritize efficacy over excess. Driven by rising ingredient awareness and decision fatigue, consumers are shifting toward simplified, high-performance routines. This convergence signals a structural industry pivot, where scientific credibility, product transparency, and digital influence will increasingly determine brand relevance […]
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Meta-analysis backs broader use of blood pressure therapy in CKD, says GlobalData

Lowering blood pressure significantly reduces major cardiovascular events in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, with benefits matching those without CKD, according to a large meta-analysis. The findings challenge long-standing caution in advanced disease and support broader, earlier intervention. This evidence could reshape treatment strategies, expand antihypertensive use, and influence clinical guidelines across a growing, high-risk […]
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VodafoneThree sole ownership will hand Vodafone UK significant operational advantages, says GlobalData

Following the news that Vodafone Group has agreed for the buyout of CK Hutchison Group Telecom Holding Limited from the VodafoneThree joint venture for £4.3 billion (€4.9 billion) via a cancellation of shares; Emma Mohr-McClune, Chief Analyst of Consumer Telecom at GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform, offers her view: “The news is positive […]
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China VC activity grows sharply in Q1 2026, but value gap with US persists amid smaller deal sizes, says GlobalData

China’s venture capital (VC) market rebounded strongly in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with deal volume surging 80% and funding value rising 176% year-on-year (YoY), signaling renewed investor momentum. However, smaller average deal sizes kept its global value share limited, underscoring a persistent gap with the US, reveals GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity […]
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Taiwan card payments market to surpass $177 billion in 2026, forecasts GlobalData

Taiwan’s (Province of China) card payments market is set to reach TWD5.7 trillion ($177.7 billion) in 2026, driven by the growing preference for digital payments, near-universal banking access and value-added benefits associated with payment cards, reveals GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s Payment Cards Analytics reveals that the total card payment value in […]
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Venture capital gains fail to offset M&A and private equity slowdown in Q1 2026, reveals GlobalData

Global deal activity witnessed a year-on-year (YoY) 3% decline during the first quarter (Q1) 2026, as the sluggish M&A and private equity (PE) landscape overshadowed a resilient venture capital (VC) activity. While macro uncertainty pressured overall deal-making activity, VC volume climbed 5%, reveals GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at […]
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Auvelity provides breakthrough for treatment of Alzheimer’s agitation as first non-antipsychotic to be approved, says GlobalData

Following the news that the FDA has approved Axsome Therapeutics’ Auvelity (dextromethorphan + bupropion) for the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD); Philippa Salter, Managing Neurology Analyst at GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform, offers her view: “A major unmet need in the AD market is for treatments for […]
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5G data monetization to offset declining voice revenues in Singapore through 2030, forecasts GlobalData

Rising 5G adoption is reshaping Singapore’s mobile revenue mix, offsetting declining voice services and stabilizing market growth through 2030. While legacy voice revenues erode under over-the-top (OTT) pressure, expanding 5G penetration and higher data consumption are driving incremental value. This transition underscores a structural shift toward data-led monetization, compelling operators to accelerate network investments and […]
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Europe continuous glucose monitoring market to grow at 4% CAGR through 2035, forecasts GlobalData

As diabetes continues to affect millions across Europe, the region’s healthcare sector is rapidly shifting towards solutions that improve disease management and patient outcomes. Among the most promising advancements is the growing adoption of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, a segment set to redefine real-time diabetes care and projected to grow at a compound annual […]
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Global job postings increase 6.4% QoQ in Q1 2026, reveals GlobalData

The global job market experienced a positive shift in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with job postings growing by 6.4% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), a sign of potential early stabilization as companies cautiously resumed hiring following year-end slowdowns, reveals the Job Analytics Database of GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s report, “Global Hiring Activity Trends & Signals […]
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Kirkland & Ellis and White & Case top M&A legal advisers in automotive sector during Q1 2026, reveals GlobalData

Kirkland & Ellis and White & Case were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in the automotive sector during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 by value and volume, respectively according to the latest legal advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database […]
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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial and Arpwood Capital top M&A financial advisers in automotive sector during Q1 2026, reveals GlobalData

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial and Arpwood Capital Ltd were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the automotive sector during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest financial advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database […]
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