December 19, 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Investment & Asset Management Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The investment industry is comprised of a wide variety of sectors and service providers. At the top of the list are the giant asset managers, like BlackRock, a firm managing $6 trillion in investment assets, an amount so immense that it is roughly equal to the Gross Domestic Products (GDP) of Russia and India combined. Also at the top of the industry are the biggest exchanges, where billions of shares trade hands yearly, along with the major investment banks, those firms that raise money for corporate clients by selling their stocks and bonds to the public. Investment banks also deal in private equity investments and asset management, and they earn immense fees by brokering mergers and acquisitions.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 400 companies in the Investment & Asset Management Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-518-9 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-861-6 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 562

Statistical Tables Provided: 14

Companies Profiled: 407

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the investment & asset management business including:

1. Investment & Securities Industry Overview
2. Basel III, Dodd-Frank Act and Volcker Act Increase Regulation/European Solvency II and MiFID 2 Take Effect
3. Shadow Banking Soars with Non-Bank Alternatives, Online or Peer-to-Peer Lending and Crowdfunding
4. Investment Market Evolves in China
5. Aging Populations, Baby Boomers Create Opportunities/U.S. Pension Accounts Top $29.8 Trillion
6. Employers Make 401(k) Enrollment Automatic/Broad Changes Are Suggested for Retirement Savings Plans
7. Investment Firms and Banks Compete for Clients in High Net Worth Households
8. ETFs Expand and Take Market Share from Mutual Funds/Mutual Fund Managers Are

Forced to Change

9. Online Brokers Open Physical Offices/Trades Are Free/Easy Asset Management
10. Hedge Funds Regroup and Play a Major Role in Financial Products Including Derivatives, Lending and Insurance
11. Annuity Account Managers Create New Product Strategies/Fiduciary Rule Changes Help Annuity Sales Soar
12. Credit Default Swaps (CDS) and Derivatives Soar into the Trillions of Dollars
13. Stock Exchanges Evolve/High Speed Technologies Force Massive Changes
14. Financial Technology (FinTech) Enables Online Payments, Lending, Insurance and Online Robo Advisors
15. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powers Hedge Fund Investment Strategies
16. Digital Currency, Bitcoin and Blockchain Technologies Advance
17. Investment Product Facts

Investment & Asset Management Industry Statistics

1. Investment & Securities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Stock Market Performance Indices, U.S.: 1985-2019
3. Stock Market Average Daily Trading Volume, U.S.: 2008-2019
4. Common Stock Prices & Yields, U.S.: 1985-2019
5. Sales, Profits & Stockholders' Equity, All Manufacturing Corporations, U.S.: 1990-Q3 2019
6. Components of U.S. Money Stock Measures: 1980-2019
7. Treasury Securities Outstanding by Kind of Obligation, U.S.: 1985-2018
8. Estimated Ownership of U.S. Treasury Securities: 2011-2019
9. Public Debt Securities Held by Private Investors, U.S.: 1985- June 2019
10. Average Interest Rates of 3-Month & 10-Year U.S. Treasuries: 1985-2019
11. Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2019
12. Employment in the Investment & Securities Industry, U.S.: 2013- October 2019
13. Securities, Commodity Contracts & Other Financial Investment Activities, Estimated Revenue for Employer Firms, U.S.: 2014-2019
14. Securities, Commodity Contracts & Other Financial Investment Activities, Estimated Sources of Revenue for Employer Firms, U.S.: 2015-2017

Companies Mentioned Include:

• AllianceBernstein Holding LP
• Allstate Corporation
• American International Group Inc (AIG)
• Bank of America Corp
• Bank of Montreal (BMO Financial Group)
• Credit Suisse Group AG
• Hilltop Securities Inc
• Macquarie Group Limited
• SoftBank Group Corp
• TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation
• Zurich Insurance Group Ltd

December 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. Formally Plunkett’s Renewable & Alternative Energy Industry Almanac, this is a complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Renewable energy sources, cleaner-burning fuels, fuel-efficient automobiles, as well as homes and buildings that utilize energy-efficient materials and controls are of great appeal to the large number of consumers worldwide who have developed a true interest in sustainability or in protecting the environment. For example, surveys have shown that many consumers are willing to pay somewhat more for electricity if they know it is coming from non-polluting, renewable sources. Nonetheless, the vast, recent drops in the market prices of oil and natural gas pose a significant challenge to alternative and renewable energy sources on a purely economic basis.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 250 companies in the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-517-2 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-860-9 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 418

Statistical Tables Provided: 31

Companies Profiled: 249

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy business including:

1. Introduction
2. Small-Scale Solar Panel Installations Soar Through Subsidies, While Solar Cell Costs
   Plummet
3. Photovoltaic Technologies, Thin-Film Solar and Solar Panel Efficiency
4. Utility-Scale Solar Plants, Including Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), Are Operating, But Costs Are Massive
5. Wind Power
6. Hydroelectric Power
7. Geothermal Power
8. Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae
9. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
10. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
11. Tidal Power
12. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continue/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
13. Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) to See Massive New Investments by Auto Makers
14. Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Open the Gigafactory
15. Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
16. Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
17. Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted
18. The Energy Industry Invests in Storage Battery Technologies with an Eye on Distributed Power and Renewables
19. Nuclear Energy Moves Ahead in India, China and the Middle East
20. New Display Technologies with PLEDs
21. Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
22. Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
23. Lower Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Reduction

Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Statistics

1. Global Alternative Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. U.S. Alternative Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
3. Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors
4. Average Heat Content of Selected Biomass Fuels
5. Biomass Energy Resource Hierarchy
6. Comparison of Alternative Fuels with Gasoline & Diesel
7. World Total Primary Energy Consumption by Region: 2015-2050
8. World Consumption of Hydroelectricity & Other Renewable Energy by Region:
   Projections, 2018-2050
9. Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2017-2050
10. Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2018
11. Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2018
12. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2018
13. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1981-August 2019
14. Net Electrical Power Generation From Renewable Energy Sources, U.S.: 2000-August 2019
15. Total Renewable Electricity Net Generation by Source & State, U.S.: 2018
16. Net Electricity Generation from Conventional Hydropower by Sector & Region, U.S.: 2017-2018
17. U.S. Historical Hydroelectric Generation Compared to 20-Year Average for 1999-2018
18. Energy Production by Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2018
19. Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2018
20. Renewable Energy Consumption by Source, U.S.: Selected Years, 1960-2018
21. U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2012 vs. 2018
22. Renewable Energy Consumption in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial Sectors,
    U.S.: 2012-2018
23. Renewable Energy Consumption in the Transportation & Electric Power Sectors, U.S.: 2012-2018
24. Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1981- July 2019
25. Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2001- July 2019
26. Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2018
27. Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 3rd Quarter 2019
28. Net Electricity Generation from Wind by Region, All Sectors, U.S.: 2008-2018
29. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2017-2019
30. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
31. Estimated Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for New Electricity Generation by Energy Source

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 3M Company
• ABB Ltd
• AES Corporation (The)
• Dominion Energy Inc
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
• Alstom SA
• Ultralife Corporation
• American Superconductor Corp
• GE Power
• Archer Daniels Midland Co (ADM)

December 6, 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Retailing & Chain Stores Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Retail, with nearly 15.7 million employees in America alone (about one out of 10 people in the workforce), is one of the largest industries in the world. Retail sales in the U.S. totaled an estimated $6.26 trillion (on a broad basis) during 2019, according to Plunkett Research, up about 4% for the year, and up dramatically from only $4.0 trillion during 2009.

Competition among retailers has never been tougher. A retailer without a significant competitive advantage doesn’t stand a chance. Superstores are battling each other on every major corner, while internet marketers are consistently taking market share away from stores.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 500 companies in the Retailing Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-552-3 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-859-3 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 652

Statistical Tables Provided: 15

Companies Profiled: 491

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the retailing business including:

1. Introduction to the Retail Industry
2. Wal-Mart Still Dominates the Retail Industry, but Invests in Web Presence to Battle
   Amazon
3. Department Stores Suffer, While Today’s Consumers Demand Discounts and Convenience
4. Warehouse Clubs and Discount Department Stores Battle for Market Share
5. Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales
6. Diverse Selling Techniques Boost Direct Marketers and Non-Store Sales
7. Apple Sets the Bar for Showcase Stores and Super-Merchandisers
8. Consumers Slowly Increase Borrowing
9. Bricks, Clicks and Catalogs Create Synergies While Online Sales Growth Surges
10. Retail Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Advance for Store Checkout and Restaurant Orders
11. Robotics in Retail
12. Retailers Offer Expedited Delivery to Compete with Amazon
13. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
14. Smartphones and Financial Technology (FinTech) Enable New Mobile Payment Methods
15. Self-Service Apparel Fitting Technologies Grow in Stores and Online
16. Retailers Look for Long-Term Growth in Emerging Markets, Including China and India
17. Retail Center Occupancy Is Challenged as Online Sales Hurt Stores
18. Entertainment-Based Retailing, including Power Towns
19. Malls Remodel to Boost Sales and Attract Shoppers/Store Visitor Counts Are Disappointing
20. Fast Fashion: Designers and Retailers Speed Up
21. LOHAS- Socially Conscious Consumers Create Challenges and Opportunities for Advertisers and Marketers
22. Plus-Size and Vanity Sizing Target Overweight Consumers
23. Luxury Apparel, Accessories and Consumer Products Lines Compete for Growth
24. Manhattan’s FreshDirect Sets the Pace in Grocery Sales Over the Internet/Amazon
    Competes in Groceries
25. Super Beauty Stores Combine Shopping with Personal Care Services
26. How to Interpret Reports of Retail Sales

Retail Industry Statistics

1. U.S. Retail Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Annual Consumer Price Index, 1940-2019, U.S.
3. Exports, General Imports & Trade Balance in Goods, U.S.: 1989-2nd Quarter 2019
4. Total U.S. Retail Sales & Annual Percent Change: 1992- July 2019
5. U.S. Retail Trade Corporation Statistics, 2nd Quarter 2019
6. Total Annual Sales of Merchant Wholesalers, U.S.: 2013-2018
7. Total Monthly Sales and Inventories of Merchant Wholesalers, U.S.: January- September 2019
8. Retail & Food Services Sales by Kind of Business, U.S.: Monthly, through September 2019
9. Retail & Food Services Sales by Kind of Business, U.S.: 2013-2018
10. Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & E-Commerce: 1st Quarter 2010-3rd Quarter 2019
11. Total U.S. Disposable Income, Expenditures & Gross Domestic & National Product Per Capita: Selected Years, 1960-2018
12. Average Annual Expenditures of All Consumer Households: 2013-2018, U.S.
13. Distribution of Total U.S. Annual Household Expenditures, by Major Category: 2018
14. Resident Population Estimates by Age, U.S.: 2012-2018
15. Employment in the Retail Industry, U.S.: 2012-September 2019

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Cabela's Inc
• 7-Eleven Inc
• 99 Cents Only Stores LLC
• A C Moore Arts & Crafts Inc
• Aarons Inc
• Abercrombie & Fitch Co
• Advance Auto Parts Inc
• Ahold USA Inc
• Albertsons LLC

November 29, 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

There is a broad, global focus today on energy as an economic, geopolitical and strategic resource. In addition, there is an intense interest in the potential environmental consequences of energy production, and a steady push toward adoption of energy conservation technologies and practices.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 500 companies in the Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-551-6 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-858-6 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 676

Statistical Tables Provided:

Companies Profiled:

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the energy & utilities, oil & gas business including:

1. Energy & Utilities Industry Introduction
2. A Brief History of Oil, Natural Gas and Electricity Production
3. Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted
4. The Energy Industry Invests in Storage Battery Technologies with an Eye on Distributed Power and Renewables
5. Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
6. Global Shale Oil and Gas Resources Revolutionize the Energy Industry
7. Oil from Shale Makes America Rank with Top Oil Producers/E&P Companies Reduce Drilling and Seek Lower Costs
8. LNG Projects Boom, Including Floating Plants (FLNG)/America Boosts LNG Exports
9. Seismic Mapping Gains from Advanced Technologies
10. Offshore Wells Around the World Become More Efficient/Production Increases Significantly
11. Energy Demand Climbs in India and China/Nuclear, Hydro and Gas Projects Grow, but Coal Remains Dominant
12. Canada’s Oil Sands Production Reaches 4.6 Million Barrels per Day, but Operating Costs Are High
13. Some Electric Utilities Regulations Are Rolled Back While Utilities Invest in Gas-Fired Plants
14. Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture
15. and Clean Coal Technologies
16. U.S. Coal Industry Faces Challenges, while Coal Use Grows Dramatically in India and China
17. Nuclear Energy Moves Ahead in India, China and the Middle East
18. Ethanol Production Soared, but U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
19. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Invest Heavily in U.S./Take Advantage
20. of Shale Natural Gas
21. Petrochemicals Plants in the Middle East Expand but Face Challenges
22. Lower Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Reductions
23. U.S. Exports Crude Oil to Global Markets in High Volume

Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas Industry Statistics

1. Overview of the Energy & Utilities Industry
   1. Global Energy & Utilities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview: 2017-2018
   2. U.S. Energy & Utilities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
   3. U.S. Energy & Utilities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview: Selected Years, 1990-2018
   4. U.S. Energy Intensity: 2015-2050
   5. Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2018
   6. Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2018
   7. Total U.S. Energy Consumption: 2017-2050
   8. Energy Consumption & Expenditures Indicators, U.S.: Selected Years, 1975-2018
   9. Energy Imports, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2018
   10. Energy Exports, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2018
   11. Total Energy Imports, Net Energy Imports & Petroleum Imports, U.S.: 1970-2018
   12. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
   13. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2018-2020
   14. Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors
2. Electricity
   1. Electricity Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2018
   2. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1981-June 2019
   3. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2018
   4. Net Electrical Power Generation From Renewable Energy Sources, U.S.: 2000-June 2019
   5. Average Retail Prices of Electricity Sold by U.S. Electric Utilities: Selected Years, 1960-2018
   6. Estimated Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for New Electricity Generation by Energy Source
3. Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Energy

1. Energy Production by Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2018
2. Petroleum Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2018
3. Crude Oil Production & Drilling Activity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1990-2018
4. Crude Oil Domestic First Purchase Prices, U.S.: Selected Years, 1960-2018
5. Petroleum Imports by Country of Origin, U.S.: Selected Years, 1980-2018
6. Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2018
7. Petroleum Consumption by the Transportation Sector, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2018
8. Retail On-Highway Diesel vs. Regular Gasoline Prices, U.S.: January 1995- September 2019
9. Top World Oil Reserves by Country: 2018
10. Top World Oil Producers: 2018
11. Top World Oil Consumers: 2018
12. Coal Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2018
13. Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2018
14. Natural Gas Prices Paid, by Sector, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2018
15. Annual U.S. Shale Gas Production: 2007-2017

4. Renewable Energy
   1. Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2018
   2. Renewable Energy Consumption by Source, U.S.: Selected Years, 1960-2018
   3. Renewable Energy Consumption in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial Sectors, U.S.: 2012-2018
   4. Renewable Energy Consumption in the Transportation & Electric Power Sectors,
      U.S.: 2012-2018

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Ameren Corporation
• Denbury Resources Inc
• ABB Ltd
• Geokinetics Inc
• Goodrich Petroleum Corporation
• Tenaris SA
• Adams Resources & Energy Inc
• Southern Company Gas
• Alliance Resource Partners LP
• Sinclair Oil Corporation

Environmentalists Campaign for a Greener Chemical IndustryConcern for the environment is nothing new, yet decisions affecting the chemical sector are making headlines. Microsoft curtailed its use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), also known as vinyl, for computer packaging products. Other companies cutting their use of PVC include Wal-Mart Stores and Kaiser Permanente. Another potentially harmful chemical is bisphenol-a, or BPA. Some animal studies have linked BPA to hormonal changes. The Canadian government was the first to declare it toxic. A number of Canada’s retailers, including Wal-Mart Canada, had previously banned food-related containers such as baby bottles, sipping cups and other plastic holders made with the plastic.

Environmentalists and health advocates claim that PVC is dangerous because it releases dioxins, which potentially cause cancer. Elements in PVC called phthalates are also suspected of causing reproductive disorders. This is a blow to the vinyl producers in the world, which make 15 billion pounds of the vinyl resin per year, amounting to more than $54.5 billion in sales, according to the Vinyl Institute.Concerns are also increasing about plastic waste in such products as bottled water. In response, bottlers such as PepsiCo are using less plastic in their packaging. PepsiCo’s Aquafina brand is being sold in bottles that are about 20% less in weight. The U.S. division of Nestlé SA first lightened its plastic bottles as early as 2007, while Coca-Cola continues to produce lighter and lighter bottles for its Dasani brand. Coca-Cola also increased its distribution of several soft drink brands in eight-ounce glass bottles in response to concerns about toxins in plastic bottles.

A growing number of U.S. cities and states are restricting the use of single-use plastics. Since the beginning of 2019, approximately 200 bills regarding single-use plastics have been introduced in state legislatures according to the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators. Maine and Vermont passed state-wide bans on plastic bags, while the cities of Palo Alto, California and Orlando, Florida passed local restrictions. On the other side of the spectrum, 13 states, including Arizona, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas have pre-empted the bans, barring local municipalities from regulating plastics.

In the European Union, a proposal known as REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals) requires chemical producers to test their products for hazardous substances and submit test results to a central EU chemicals agency in Finland. REACH became a reality on June 1, 2007 with the establishment of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Supporters hope to curb the production and importation of hazardous chemicals in Europe, while detractors voice concerns about the burden placed on businesses to carry out the testing. Countries outside the EU (which include the U.S., Australia, Brazil, India and Japan among others) are wary of the initiative as it may hinder trade, and call for the alignment of REACH requirements with test guidelines issued by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group of 36-member countries that produces internationally agreed instruments decisions and recommendations on economic and social issues.

For everything you need to know about the global Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics sector, see:

Plunkett’s Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac 2020

Available to Plunkett Research Online subscribers

See more information about the online edition here.

Also available in Almanac Editions.

Publication Date: July 2019 | Price: $379.99
Printed ISBN: 978-1-62831-539-4
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-846-3
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Mobile apps (short for “applications”), including those for magazines, information services such as health site WebMD, games, newspapers, catalogs and ebooks, to name but a few of the tens of thousands of uses, didn’t really exist before the introduction of the iconic iPhone smartphone (although online “widgets,” which offer similar features, had been around for quite some time). The Apple iTunes App Store launched in July 2008 with only about 500 apps available. By 2019, Apple had more than 2.2 million apps for sale or downloadable for free. Apple reports that its App Store sales grew to more than $46 billion in total revenues for 2018 alone, of which about $34 billion was paid to app developers that year.

The vast majority of apps are downloadable free-of-charge, as they are offered to consumers to enable them to more quickly access internet-based stores and services via mobile devices. You might think of this as app-based advertising. For example, airlines such as United Airlines and Singapore Airlines offer free apps that make it easier to make purchases from the airlines. Apps sold for a fee generate only modest revenues per average app, with roughly 500 downloads daily per average app. App fees tend to be in the $3.00 range. Paid apps usually are free of advertisements.

Meanwhile, vast numbers of apps are also available for the Android mobile phone operating system (the world’s leading smartphone platform), as well as for Windows phones and other devices. Android is the mobile operating system developed by Google, and it is the most popular operating system in the mobile world.

App developers that want their products to be in broad distribution are forced to develop at least three versions, one each for Apple, Windows and Android. There are other operating systems to consider as well. Over the mid-term, wide adoption of an advanced internet markup language known as HTML5 will make it easier to develop apps that will run on any device, and may eliminate the need for multiple app editions. Mobile internet browsers have become much more complex, making them capable of running advanced programs directly on the smartphone rather than in the cloud.

On all platforms, the most popular apps include games such as Angry Birds; tools such as Google Maps; and entertainment- and media-related apps, such as those for Pandora internet-based radio. At the same time, apps provide tools for business people, travelers, students, hobbyists, wine drinkers, people who like to cook, job seekers, children, sports fans, shoppers, car enthusiasts and myriad other special interest niches.

The number of apps on the market has become so massive that consumers are less likely to be willing to sort through app stores to find useful tools. Instead, to a growing extent, they rely on recommendations from friends, emails from trusted sources and magazine reviews in order to find new apps to download. Many smartphone users have downloaded a large number of apps, but only use a few of them on a regular basis.

Since the development of apps requires extensive programming and creative services, the app industry encompasses revenues and fees far beyond app store revenues. For example, corporate spending on app development has been soaring. Also, a large number of software companies have achieved success in selling app development tools and platforms to software coders. A study published in January 2016 called Unleashing Innovation and Growth by the Progressive Policy Institute estimated that mobile apps had spawned 1.66 million current U.S. jobs, including jobs that could be described as direct, indirect and spillover employment. Apple stated in 2017 that the ecosystem involved in its iOS apps has also created 1.2 million jobs in Europe and 1.4 million jobs in China.

For everything you need to know about the global wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & cellular sector, see:
Plunkett’s Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Almanac 2020

Available to Plunkett Research Online subscribers
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November 10, 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

With few exceptions, the banking and lending industry has rebounded to a much healthier condition after suffering intensely from the Great Recession that officially ended in 2009, along with the related financial meltdown that brought the world of banking into a state of crisis. Meanwhile, global financial regulators have steadfastly continued the struggle to improve banking reserves and oversight to the point that future meltdowns might be avoided.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the 450 companies in the Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: 978-1-62831-550-9 ISBN (Available Now)
• E-book: 978-1-62831-857-9 ISBN (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 632

Statistical Tables Provided: 23

Companies Profiled: 462

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the banking, mortgages & credit business including:

1. Introduction to the Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry
2. Consumers Slowly Increase Borrowing
3. Aging Populations, Baby Boomers Create Opportunities/U.S. Pension Accounts Top $29.8 Trillion
4. Basel III, Dodd-Frank Act and Volcker Act Increase Regulation/European Solvency II and MiFID 2 Take Effect
5. Investment Firms and Banks Compete for Clients in High Net Worth Households
6. Banks and Mobile Apps Vie for Previously Underserved Markets, Including Hispanics
7. Wal-Mart Offers Checking and Debit Service in the U.S./Banco de Wal-Mart in Mexico
8. China Sees Growth in Online Payments, Banking and Lending/Alipay Soars
9. India’s Mobile Banking Grows/Microloans Continue
10. Credit Default Swaps (CDS) and Derivatives Soar into the Trillions of Dollars
11. Shadow Banking Soars with Non-Bank Alternatives, Online or Peer-to-Peer Lending and Crowdfunding
12. Online Banking Grows on Smartphones/ The Internet and ATMs Replace Tellers and Branches
13. Visa and MasterCard Enjoy Global Growth/Apple Card Launches
14. Credit Card Technologies Advance with Embedded Chips (EMV) for Better Security
15. Smartphones and Financial Technology (FinTech) Enable New Mobile Payment Methods
16. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Payment Systems, such as Zelle and Venmo, Soar in Popularity
17. In Emerging Nations, mChek and M-PESA Enable Remote Banking via Cellphone
18. Smaller Down Payments/Easier Loan Qualifications Change Mortgage Market
19. Online Competition Changes the Mortgage Industry
20. Hedge Funds Play a Major Role in Financial Products Including Derivatives, Lending and Insurance
21. Financial Technology (FinTech) Enables Online Lending, Insurance and Online Robo Advisors
22. Digital Currency, Bitcoin and Blockchain Technologies Advance
23. Open Banking May Revolutionize the World of Banking and Finance
24. The Future of Banking, Credit Cards, Mobile Payments and Mortgages

Banking Industry Statistics

1. U.S. Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Global Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
3. Top 50 U.S. Bank Holding Companies: June 30, 2019
4. FDIC Insured Institution Statistics: 2nd Quarter 2019
5. Number of Failed U.S. Bank Institutions, 1980-2019
6. Deposit Insurance Fund Balance and Insured Deposits: 2011-2019
7. Assets & Liabilities of FDIC-Insured Commercial Banks, Grouped by Asset Size: June 2019
8. Top Ten Federally-Chartered & State-Chartered Banks by Assets: June 2019
9. Deposits, Income & Expenses of FDIC-Insured Commercial Banks: 2014-June 2019
10. Assets & Liabilities of Foreign Banking Offices in the U.S.: 2016-2nd Quarter 2019
11. Prime Interest Rate, U.S.: 1955-September 2019
12. Bond Yields & Interest Rates, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2018
13. Employment in the Banking Industry, U.S.: 2013-July 2019
14. Homeownership Rates by Race & Ethnicity of Householder, U.S.: 1999-2018
15. Homeownership Rates by Region, U.S.: Selected Years, 1985-2018
16. New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started, U.S.: 1978-2018
17. Mortgage Loans Outstanding, U.S.: 1979-2nd Quarter 2019
18. Home Mortgages by Holder, U.S.: 2016-2nd Quarter 2019
19. Assets & Liabilities, U.S. Agency- & Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE)-Backed Securities by Holder: 2016-2nd Quarter 2019
20. Consumer Credit Outstanding, U.S.: 1971-June 2019
21. Consumer Credit Outstanding by Major Holders, U.S.: 2014-2nd Quarter 2019
22. Terms of Credit at Commercial Banks, U.S.: 2014-2nd Quarter 2019
23. Loan Performance, FDIC-Insured Institutions: March 2019

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Ace Cash Express Inc
• Alliance Data Systems Corporation
• Toyota Motor Credit Corp
• American Express Co
• General Motors Financial Company Inc
• Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin Inc
• Annaly Capital Management Inc
• Associated Banc-Corp
• Astoria Financial Corporation
• TD Bank NA

When Considered With A Broad View, The Global Sports Industry Tops $1.3 Trillion

The sports business means many different things to different people. This is a truly global industry, and sports stir up deep passion within spectators and players alike in countries around the world. To one person, sports are a venue for gambling; to another, they are a mode of personal recreation and fitness, be it skiing, cycling, running or playing tennis. To business people, sports provide a lucrative and continually growing marketplace worthy of immense investment. To athletes, sports may lead to high levels of personal achievement, and to professionals, sports can bring fame and fortune. To facilities developers and local governments, sports are a way to build revenue from tourists and local fans. Sports are deeply ingrained in education, from elementary through university levels. Perhaps we cannot state with confidence that sports enrich the lives of all of us, but they certainly entertain a huge swath of the world’s population. In addition to economic impact, the largest single effect that sports create is that of gripping entertainment: hundreds of millions of fans around the globe follow sports daily, whether via radio, television, printed publications, online or in person, as spectators or participants.

While it may not seem like it to the casual observer, the sports sector is constantly evolving in terms of personal tastes, popular games and technologies. In fact, the personality and popularity of a top athlete can have a tremendous impact on the current popularity of a particular sport—NBA basketball megastar LeBron James, who was recruited for the league directly out of high school, being a superb example with his extremely positive impact on basketball both at home and abroad. Lance Armstrong, at the peak of his popularity as a Tour de France winner, had an immense impact on the sport of cycling.

Meanwhile, many enigmas remain obvious in sports and recreation. For example, the number of people playing golf in America has been dropping over the long term, although audiences for televised golf events remain very large. Then there’s the fact that big audiences have been watching high-stakes poker tournaments on television recently. Does that qualify as sports broadcasting? It’s certainly a game. Moreover, thanks to the internet, fantasy sports teams and online betting on sports events are soaring. Meanwhile, electronic games have become one of the world’s leading industries, at more than $151 billion in annual, global revenues for 2019, including software, game consoles, mobile games and game subscriptions. In the minds of many people, competing against other electronic games players is a sporting activity, so much so that live electronic game competition now draws large crowds willing to buy tickets to watch top pros compete in person. This type of organized electronic game play is now referred to as eSports. Related leagues, tournaments and sponsors are growing quickly. Earnings can be very substantial for top players. On an amateur level, eSports are beginning to be recognized as legitimate sports activities at some schools. Dedicated eSports stadiums can be found in Germany, China and the U.S.

One of the strongest, long-term growth trends in the recreation business is in fitness-related activities. In the U.S. alone, health clubs enjoy 62.5 million members. Members visit their clubs an average of about 100 days each year.

Another 30 million Americans use exercise machines in their homes, according to Plunkett Research estimates. America’s roughly 70 million surviving baby boomers, with time and money on their hands plus a growing concern about their quality of life, will boost the health club and home exercise sectors further. (Sports and leisure revenues from the Baby Boomer segment will grow quickly. For example, “pickleball,” a racquet and ball game played on a court about one-quarter the size of a tennis court, is soaring in popularity with senior citizens.)

For everything you need to know about the global sports and recreation sector, see:
Plunkett’s Sports & Recreation Industry Almanac 2020

Available to Plunkett Research Online subscribers
See more information about the online edition here.

Also available in Almanac Editions.
Publication Date: July 2019 | Price: $379.99
Printed ISBN:978-1-62831-537-7
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-844-9
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October 23, 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Insurance, Risk Management & Reinsurance Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Insurance and risk management make up an immense global industry. According to a survey conducted by a leading global insurance firm, Swiss Re, worldwide insurance premiums totaled $5.19 trillion in 2018 (the latest data available), up from $4.89 trillion in 2017. This was equal to about 6.1% of global GDP. Global life insurance premiums were $2.82 trillion during 2018, while all other types of insurance totaled $2.37 trillion.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 350 companies in the Insurance, Risk Management & Reinsurance Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-548-6 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-856-2 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 502

Statistical Tables Provided: 13

Companies Profiled: 363

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the insurance business including:

1. Introduction to the Insurance Industry
2. Aging Populations Create Challenges and Opportunities for the Insurance Industry
3. Sophisticated Risk Management and Prevention Programs Lead to Lower Losses
4. Risk Managers Seek Certification
5. Independent Agencies Continue to Dominate Commercial Insurance, but Play a Lesser
   Role in Personal Lines/Life Insurance Sales Fall in the U.S.
6. Insurance Direct Selling and E-Commerce Grow
7. Technology Drives Insurance Efficiencies/Policy Holders Allow Their Habits to Be Tracked for Lower Insurance Rates
8. States Pick Up Some Wind and Flood Risk for Homeowners/Underwriters Rely on Sophisticated Risk Analysis Technology to Set Rates
9. No End in Sight to the Growth of Specialized Insurance Lines
10. Health Sharing Ministries Attract Millions of Members
11. Annuity Account Managers Create New Product Strategies/Fiduciary Rule Changes Help Annuity Sales Soar
12. Major U.S., Japanese and European Insurance Firms See Vast Promise in the Chinese, Southeast Asian and Emerging Markets
13. Continued Rise in Health Care Costs
14. Number of Uninsured Americans Declines But Remains High
15. U.S. Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 Rewrote the Rules and Increased Coverage, But Costs Continue to Rise
16. Employers Fight Rapidly Growing Health Care Premiums/Require Employees to Pay a Significant Share of Costs
17. Insurance Companies Change Strategies Due to Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Rapidly
    Rising Costs of Care
18. Malpractice Suits Are Blamed for Rising Health Care Costs/Tort Reform Is Capping
    Awards for Damages
19. Hedge Funds Play a Major Role in Financial Products Including Derivatives, Lending and Insurance
20. Credit Default Swaps (CDS) and Derivatives Soar into the Trillions of Dollars
21. Aging Populations, Baby Boomers Create Opportunities/U.S. Pension Accounts Top $29.8 Trillion
22. Basel III, Dodd-Frank Act and Volcker Act Increase Regulation/European Solvency II and MiFID 2 Take Effect
23. Financial Technology (FinTech) Enables Online Payments, Lending, Insurance and Online “Robo Advisors”
24. Drones Save Time and Money in Safety Inspections and Insurance Adjusti
25. Gig Economy and Self-Driving Cars Pose Insurance Challenges and Underwriting
    Opportunities
26. The Future of the Insurance Industry and Risk Management

Insurance Industry Statistics

1. Insurance Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Assets & Liabilities of U.S. Property-Casualty Insurance Companies: 2016-2nd Quarter 2019
3. Assets & Liabilities of U.S. Life Insurance Companies: 2016-2nd Quarter 2019
4. Typical U.S. Automobile Insurance Costs, per Year: 2018
5. Employers' Costs for Total Compensation and Health Insurance, by Selected Characteristics, U.S.: Selected Years, 2015-2019
6. The Nation's Health Dollar: 2019 Where It Came From (Estimated)
7. Number & Percent of Persons of All Ages with and without Health Insurance Coverage,
   U.S.: 1999-2018
8. Number & Percent of Persons without Health Insurance Coverage, by Age Group,
   U.S.: 1999-2018
9. Medical Care Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2019
10. Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2019
11. Life Expectancy at Age 65, U.S.
12. Employment in the Insurance Industry, U.S.: 2013-July 2019
13. Employment & Earnings in Insurance Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2018

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Chubb Limited
• Metropolitan Health Networks Inc
• National Security Group Inc (The)
• Aetna Inc
• AFLAC Inc
• AIG American General
• Alfa Insurance
• Alleghany Corporation
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
• Hanover Insurance Group Inc (The)

October 11, 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Aerospace, Aircraft, Satellites & Drones (UAV) Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The aerospace industry plays a vital role in such sectors as global trade and commerce, communications, transportation, and defense. More than just airlines and aircraft manufacturing, the aerospace industry includes original equipment manufacturing (OEM), avionics, electronics, rockets, space vehicles, satellites, and drones. The complex needs for achieving flight also makes the aerospace industry a key contributor to advancements in computing, advanced materials, and manufacturing. Historically the stuff of fantasy, the development of the commercial space and drone industry of today adds a new dimension to the impact of aerospace in everyday life. While aerospace also plays a vital role in defense industries and military applications; coverage is largely limited to non-defense applications.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 350 companies in the Aerospace Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-549-3 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-855-5 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 508

Statistical Tables Provided: 22

Companies Profiled: 376

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the aerospace business including:

1. Introduction to the Aerospace, Aircraft, Satellites & Drones Industry
2. Boeing and Airbus Have Massive Aircraft Order s/Major Aircraft Market in China
3. New Aircraft Designs Offer Greater Passenger Comfort/More Efficient Engines
4. Supersonic Jets Expected to Enter the Commercial Market
5. Electric-Powered Airplanes Are Under Research and Development
6. Flying Taxis and Personal Aircraft Get Off the Ground
7. Smaller Satellites (SmallSats and CubeSats) and Low Earth Orbit Revolutionize Telecommunications
8. Giant Balloons Used for Communications and Research
9. Private, Reusable Rockets Launch Commercial Satellites, Lowering Costs
10. Space Travel Firms Seek Tourists/New Vehicles for U.S. Astronauts
11. Commercial Uses of Drones
12. Drone Regulation and Licensing Evolve
13. Drones Provide New Tools for Precision Agriculture
14. Drones Save Time and Money in Safety Inspections and Insurance Adjusting
15. Package and Food Delivery by Drone
16. The Future of Aviation, Satellites and the Aerospace Industry

Aerospace Industry Statistics

1. Aerospace, Aircraft, Satellites & Drones Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Quarterly Aerospace Manufacturing Industry Net Sales, U.S. : 2001-2nd Quarter 2019
3. Gross Output in the Aircraft Manufacturing and Air Transportation Industries, U.S.
   Selected Years, 2010-2017
4. Satellite Telecommunications: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2014-2017
5. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Space Flight, Research & Supporting Activities, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
6. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Air Transportation, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
7. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for National Defense, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
8. NASA Budget Appropriations & Projections: 2018-2024
9. U.S. Exports & Imports of Aircraft, Spacecraft, and Parts: 2014-2nd Quarter 2019
10. Consolidation in U.S. Airlines
11. U.S. Aviation Industry Average Annual Percentage Growth Forecasts by World Region:
    2019-2039
12. Total Scheduled U.S. International Passenger Traffic, U.S. Commercial Air Carriers: 2010-2039
13. Quarterly U.S. Scheduled Service Passenger Airlines Financial Reports:
    2nd Quarter 2018-2nd Quarter 2019
14. Air Carrier Traffic Statistics, U.S.: 1996-2019
15. Air Carrier Traffic Statistics, U.S.: 12 Months Ended May 2019 and June 2018
16. U.S. Airline Passenger Activity: 2010-2039
17. U.S. Airline Revenue Passenger Enplanements: January 1996-May 2019
18. Annual U.S. Domestic Average Itinerary Air Fare: 1995-2019(1Q)
19. Top 10 U.S. Airlines & Airports Ranked by 2019 System Scheduled Enplanements
20. Domestic Airline Fuel Cost, U.S.: January 1986-January 2019
21. Employment in the Aerospace Manufacturing Industry, U.S.: Monthly, January 1990-June 2019
22. Employment & Earnings in Aerospace Occupations, U.S.: May 2018

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Japan Airlines Co Ltd
• Aer Lingus Group
• Aeroflot Russian Airlines JSC
• Air Canada
• Air China Limited
• Air New Zealand Ltd
• Air Partner plc
• Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp
• Airbus SAS
• Alaska Air Group Inc