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Market Outline The Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Market is valued at USD 576.54 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach a value of USD 2196 Billion by 2035 at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 12.95% between 2025 and 2035. Overview of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Market The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Market is a critical segment of the global healthcare industry, responsible for the production of drugs, biologics, and medical devices. With increasing demand for innovative treatments, chronic disease management, and vaccines, the market is experiencing steady growth. Factors such as advancements in biotechnology, rising healthcare expenditure, and the expansion of generic…

Onshore investment bonds are emerging as an effective alternative to General Investment Accounts (GIAs) as demand for tax-efficient investment solutions grows, according to a new report from HSBC Life. GIAs remain popular for their flexibility, allowing investors to hold a wide range of assets with no investment limits. However, income generated within a GIA is subject to income tax, dividend tax and capital gains tax (CGT). Research for HSBC Life’s The Three I’s of Investable Capital 2025 report found that nearly six in ten (58%) advisers want more information and support from providers to better understand recent CGT changes. The…

Oct 16 (Reuters) – Insurance broker Marsh McLennan (MMC.N), opens new tab reported a rise in third-quarter adjusted profit on Thursday, helped by strong performance in its risk and insurance services business.Spending on insurance recovered in the reporting quarter after a period of uncertainty tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies. Sign up here.Brokers generate revenue through commissions based on premiums, tying their performance closely with the insurance industry’s numbers.Revenue in Marsh McLennan’s risk and insurance services business came in at $3.9 billion, up 13% from a year earlier.New York-based Marsh McLennan caters to clients in over 100…

TLDR Alphabet holds over 90% market share in search and is successfully integrating AI features like Circle to Search and AI Overviews to maintain dominance Google Cloud revenue grew 32% to $13.6 billion last quarter, with operating income more than doubling to $2.8 billion year over year Alphabet raised its 2025 capital expenditure budget by $10 billion to $85 billion to meet strong demand for cloud services that exceeds current capacity Broadcom’s AI semiconductor revenue exceeded $5 billion last quarter, representing 63% year-over-year growth and accounting for one-third of total business Both companies trade at relatively modest valuations despite strong…

USD $11M raised to help the company meet its goal of revitalizing local manufacturing industries Investors include Lavrock Ventures, Squadra Ventures, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Cox Exponential, Ericsson Ventures and the Scottish National Investment Bank El Segundo, CA and Edinburgh, UK – Launchpad, the AI-first robotics company powering real-world assembly automation, today announced that it had successfully concluded a Series A funding round raising a total of USD $11 million. The funds will be used to accelerate the development of Launchpad’s innovative technology whilst meeting demand from existing and new customers in the US, UK and Europe.  The round was co-led…

Silver prices surged to an all-time high in India on Thursday (October 16), with MCX December 2025 contracts trading at ₹1.64 lakh per kilogram. The metal gained 1.33%, from the previous close, reflecting a combination of domestic investment interest and global market dynamics.Globally, spot silver was relatively flat at $53.07 per ounce, after touching an all-time high of $53.60 an ounce earlier this week. The rally has been supported by gold’s upward momentum and a short squeeze in the spot market, highlighting tight physical availability.Pune-based financial mentor Kirang Gandhi noted, “When silver goes out of stock and even paying a…

The CMA has published 21 proposed changes to help pet owners understand choices available to them (Image: Getty)UK vets could be made to disclose their price lists and put a limit on prescription costs, according to radical changes proposed by the UK’s competition watchdog. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released its initial decision in its market investigation into the UK’s £6.3 billion veterinary services sector.The proposed measures aim to transform the consumer experience, resulting in more options and savings. Among the 21 suggested actions are improved information on prices, treatments, medicines, and ownership, a cap on the cost…

Olga Robinson & Matt MurphyBBC Verify andYaroslava KiryukhinaBBC RussianBBCUkraine has dramatically increased the number of attacks launched against Russian oil refineries in recent months, sparking fuel shortages and price rises in some parts of the country, BBC Verify and BBC Russian have found.Drone strikes on refineries – some deep inside Russia – soared in August and remained high in September, an analysis of Russian media reports and verified footage showed.Some 21 of the country’s 38 large refineries – where crude oil is converted into useable fuel like petrol and diesel – have been hit since January, with successful attacks already…

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(Reuters) -Pan-European stock market operator Euronext announced on Monday the launch of a new series of futures products for Europe’s main government bonds, such as France’s 10-year OAT, the German Bund, and Italian government bonds. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT: Euronext said the new products would not only help investors deal with a period of high volatility in the European bond markets, amid political uncertainty in France and Germany’s plans to ramp up debt issuance, but would also form a key part of Euronext’s overall growth strategy. KEY QUOTE: “This initiative is central to our ‘Innovate for Growth 2027’ strategic plan, which…