Alibaba Group Holding Ltd became a focal point for influencers in mid-Feb 2026, following the launch of its next-generation Qwen-3.5 AI series. The development features a flagship open-source model containing 397 billion parameters that utilize efficient architecture with 17 billion active parameters. The release stands out for introducing native multimodal capabilities and supporting a context […]

Apple Inc. (Apple) has posted some store specific job openings for Hyderabad, India, which is seen as a significant step towards expanding its retail presence in the country. This development has sparked widespread speculation about an Apple Store opening in Hyderabad, says GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. An analysis of GlobalData’s Job Analytics […]

The aggregate market capitalization of the Standard and Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) index companies grew 14.7% from $55.1 trillion in January 2025 to $63.2 trillion in January 2026. Information technology (IT) sector registered the most market gains over the period, followed by communication services and financials. The top 10 technology stocks accounted for 40% of […]

India’s venture capital (VC) activity strengthened in 2025, recording growth in both deal volume and value compared to the previous year. The total number of VC deals announced in India increased by around 11% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025, while the corresponding funding value also increased by around 10%, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and […]

The UK venture capital (VC) landscape faced a challenging environment in 2025, with dealmaking momentum slowing both in terms of volume and value compared to the previous year. The total number of VC deals announced in the country declined by around 17% in 2025 compared to 2024, while the corresponding funding value witnessed a year-on-year […]

China’s venture capital (VC) landscape showcased a mixed picture in 2025, with invested capital contracting even as deal volume increased. The total number VC deals announced in China increased by around 16% in 2025 compared to the previous year, while the corresponding funding value decreased by around 17%, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and […]

Following the conclusion of two landmark trade agreements, first with the European Union in January 2026 and then with the US in February 2026, India’s economic outlook has strengthened markedly. Reflecting this momentum, GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform, has revised its economic growth forecast for India to 7.5% in FY2025-26, up from its […]

The global markets saw significant capital concentration between 31 January 2025 and 31 January 2026, with AI infrastructure and semiconductor companies gaining value while traditional defensive and enterprise software sectors contracted. This market pivot reflects investors re-evaluating growth durability, regulatory factors, and long-term earnings potential, reveals the Company Profiles Database of GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. […]

Latham & Watkins and White & Case were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in the automotive sector during 2025 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest legal advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database has revealed that Latham & Watkins achieved the […]

Barclays and Lazard were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the automotive sector during 2025 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest financial advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database has revealed that Barclays achieved its leading position in terms of value […]