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Barclays PLC is a multinational British financial institution based in London, with a history dating back to 1690. Originally established as a goldsmith-banking business by Quakers John Freame and Thomas Gould, Barclays has evolved into a global bank through numerous mergers and innovations. It formally incorporated as Barclays & Co. in 1896 and has since become one of the UK's "big four" banks.
The bank offers a wide range of services, including retail and consumer banking, investment banking, and corporate banking. Its retail services encompass current accounts, mortgages, personal loans, and credit cards, while its investment banking division provides fixed income, equities, and capital markets services. Barclays has a strong international presence, having expanded into the U.S. and other global markets. The bank is known for pioneering innovations such as the UK's first credit card and the world's first ATM. In 2005, Barclays moved its headquarters to Canary Wharf, reflecting its growth and modernization.
Gilead Sciences develops and markets therapies to treat life-threatening infectious diseases, with the core of its portfolio focused on HIV and hepatitis B and C. Gilead's acquisition of Pharmasset brought rights to hepatitis C drug Sovaldi, which is also part of newer combination regimens that remain standards of care. Gilead is also growing its presence in the oncology market via acquisitions, led by CAR-T cell therapy Yescarta/Tecartus (from Kite) and breast and bladder cancer therapy Trodelvy (from Immunomedics).
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is an American multinational hospitality company that manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels, resorts, and timeshare properties under the Hilton brand family.
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Established in 1865 in Hong Kong, London-based HSBC is one of the largest banks in the world, with assets of USD 3 trillion and 40 million customers worldwide. It operates in around 60 countries with more than 200,000 full-time staff. The United Kingdom and Hong Kong are its two largest markets. The bank offers retail, commercial and institutional banking, global banking and markets, wealth management, and private banking.