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• [New] The additional revenues from an increased share of auctioned allowances could meet the investment needs of carbon-intensive industries, thereby fostering the clean industrial transformation Europe needs to meet its competitiveness, security and decarbonization objectives. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• [New] As 5G technology advances, the real opportunity lies in using it to close the digital divide so that even the most remote villages can share in the global digital economy. Verdict
• [New] Businesses in 22 countries, including India, will soon be able to share product catalogues with creators, who can then tag products directly inside Reels - another push into social commerce territory. Stellagent Inc.
• [New] Audio's share of global ad spending continues to be squeezed - WPP Media estimates that audio will account for just under a 4% share of global ad revenue in 2026. Digiday
• [New] The jurisdictional arbitrage is not a future risk; it is already measurable in the ECB's changing posture on dollar stablecoins and the share of stablecoin yield products now routing through non-EU entities. / USA FinanceFeeds
• [New] Four in 10 workers now name AI-driven job loss as one of their primary fears - a share that has nearly doubled in a single year. Fortune
• [New] ChatGPT referrals to retailer apps grew 28% YoY on Black Friday, with Walmart and Amazon as primary beneficiaries, and both Adobe and Shopify expect AI agents to mediate a large share of shopping journeys. The Art of CTO
• [New] By 2026, a meaningful share of online transactions will be initiated not by a human clicking a button, but by an AI acting on their behalf. eCommerceNews India
• [New] The Livestock Genetec project is expected to continue for the next few years as they continue to collect and share data with the University of Alberta. TownAndCountryToday.com
• [New] The bonanza of generic semaglutide medicines in India will likely be accompanied by intensive marketing efforts as the various manufacturers compete for their share. Chemistry World
• [New] The hardware segment held a 61% share in 2025 and is projected to register a CAGR of 24.8% from 2026 through 2035. Yahoo Finance UK
• [New] Memory manufacturers will account for the largest share of 2026 capex at 45%. Bits&Chips
• If fintech continues growing at 18% while traditional finance grows at 5%, fintech's share of financial services output will grow from current 8-10% to 25-30% by 2034. TechBullion
• Sidecar demand from investors will remain robust, presenting new opportunities for sponsors to leverage aligned, quota share reinsurance structures to partner with institutional capital. Artemis.bm - The Catastrophe Bond, Insurance Linked Sec
• The SDA's Transport Layer will enhance the ability to rapidly share data, support global targeting, enable joint force operations, and provide seamless connectivity across all domains. Lockheed Martin
• Asia Pacific is projected to rival North America by share due to rapid urbanization, government support, and scaling production capabilities. openpr
• Some exercise apps use GPS to allow runners to track and share their routes online, but there are concerns Britain's adversaries could exploit the data to identify and target UK military personnel. SKY
• SpaceX is considering a dual-class share structure to preserve insider voting control, and plans to allocate up to 30% of shares to retail investors, which is roughly three times the typical norm. TESLARATI
• The cybersecurity threats facing organizations in 2026 share a common thread: they exploit complexity. CPA Practice Advisor

Last updated: 20 April 2026