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JPMorgan Chase most valuable bank by MCap globally in Dec 2019

JPMorgan Chase was found to be the most valuable bank globally by market capitalization (MCap) as of 31 December 2019, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The bank topped a list of 25 companies, ranked by key metrics to assess financial performance. Anindya Biswas, Financial Analyst at GlobalData comments: “The aggregate year-on-year […]

Global deal activity showcased second consecutive week of decline

A total of 969 deals were announced globally during the week ended May 31, 2020, which is a decrease of 5.9% over 1,030 deals announced during the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Global deal activity has remained inconsistent due to volatile market conditions since the COVID-19 […]

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Retail sector witnessed 3.2% decline in deal activity during the week ended May 31

The number of deals announced in the global retail sector declined by 3.2% during the week ended May 31, 2020, compared to the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The retail sector is among the worst hit due to COVID-19. The sector has been witnessing inconsistent deal […]

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Travel & tourism sector witnessed 31.3% decline in deal activity during week ended May 31 2020

The number of deals announced in the global travel and tourism sector declined by 31.3% during the week ended May 31, 2020 compared to the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The travel and tourism sector is among the worst hit due to travel restrictions and lockdowns […]

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Deal activity in Asia-Pacific up by 7% during week ended 31 May, finds GlobalData

A total of 321 deals were announced in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during the week ended 31 May 2020, which is an increase of 7% over the 300 deals announced during the previous week, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. However, an analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that the deal […]

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Travel and tourism sector witnessed 38.5% decline in deal activity during week ended May 24

The number of deals announced in the global travel and tourism sector declined by 38.5% during the week ended May 24, 2020 compared to the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The travel and tourism sector is among the worst hit due to travel restrictions and lockdowns […]

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Global deal activity showcased decline during week ended May 24

A total of 1,030 deals were announced globally during the week ended May 24, 2020, which is a decrease of 12.9% over 1,183 deals announced during the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Global deal activity has remained inconsistent due to volatile market conditions since the COVID-19 […]

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Retail sector witnessed 20.5% decline in deal activity during week ended May 24

The number of deals announced in the global retail sector decreased by 20.5% during the week ended May 24, 2020, compared to the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Deal activity in the retail sector has remained inconsistent since the COVID-19 outbreak and the decline during this […]

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Asia-Pacific deal activity declines during the week ended 24 May, says GlobalData

A total of 300 deals were announced in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during the week ended 24 May 2020, which is a decrease of 9.1% over 330 deals announced during the previous week, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that the deal volume during […]

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Restaurant closures and volatile consumer behavior dent Yum China’s sentiments, says GlobalData

Shanghai-based fast-food restaurant company Yum China’s sentiments declined due to closures and low foot traffic, yet digital sales, deliveries and takeaways remain healthy prospects, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to GlobalData’s Filing Analytics Platform, Yum China’s earnings transcript sentiment score fell by 7% in the first quarter (Q1) of 2020 ended […]

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Global deal activity rebounded with 5.6% increase during week ended May 17

A total of 1,183 deals were announced globally during the week ended May, 17, 2020, which is an increase of 5.6% over 1,120 deals announced during the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Global deal activity has remained inconsistent due to volatile market conditions since the COVID-19 […]

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Sony’s sentiments nosedive in Q1 2020 due to gaming and music struggles, says GlobalData

Erosion of margins due to lockdowns, production halts and procurement struggles have resulted in a decline in Sony’s sentiments in the first quarter (Q1) of 2020 ended 31 March, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to GlobalData’s Filing Analytics Platform, Sony’s earnings transcript sentiment score declined by more than 50% in Q1 […]

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COVID-19 impacts global VC funding with high-value deals remaining mostly non-existent

Global venture capital (VC) investment activity showcased a declining trend (for deals with disclosed funding value) during the COVID-19 hit first quarter (Q1) of 2020 with high-value deals remaining mostly non-existent and low-value deals equal to or less than US$10m continuing to account for the majority of the VC investment volume during the quarter, according […]

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Asia-Pacific deal activity rebounded during the week ended 17 May, finds GlobalData

A total of 330 deals were announced in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during the week ended 17 May 2020, which is an increase of 20.4% over the 274 deals announced during the previous week, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that the deal volume […]

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Retail sector witnessed 39.3% growth in deal activity during the week ended May 17

The number of deals announced in the global retail sector increased by 39.3% during the week ended May 17, 2020, compared to the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Deal activity in the retail sector has remained inconsistent due to volatile market conditions surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak […]

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Travel & tourism sector witnessed 3.7% decline in deal activity during week ended May 17 2020

The number of deals announced in the global travel and tourism sector declined by 3.7% during the week ended May 17, 2020, compared to the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The travel and tourism sector is among the worst hit due to COVID-19, and deal activity […]

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VC deal volume in APAC recovered in March 2020, but big ticket deals mostly non-existent, finds GlobalData

Venture capital (VC) investment activity in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region showcased some signs of recovery during the end of COVID-19 hit first quarter (Q1) of 2020. However, big ticket deals remained mostly non-existent with low value deals (investment <=US$10m) continuing to account for the majority of the VC investment volume during the quarter, according to […]

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Goldman Sachs is top M&A financial adviser in the US in Q1 2020

Goldman Sachs was the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial adviser in the US by value and volume in Q1 2020, according to GlobalData, a leading data analytics company. The US investment bank took the top spot with total deal value of US$68.2bn for advising on 39 deals. GlobalData, which tracks all M&A, private equity/venture […]

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VC funding activity declined in nearly all regions in Q1 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting businesses and economies, the first quarter (Q1) of 2020 was characterized by diminishing venture capital (VC) funding deal volume. Nearly all regions witnessed a decline in deal volume towards the end of the quarter, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Globally, the number of VC funding deals […]

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