Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powers Hedge Fund Investment Strategies

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While algorithms are being used by FinTechs to offer asset management at very low fees to everyday investors, a much more sophisticated trend is emerging at hedge funds that service some of the world’s largest investors.  Mathematicians, statisticians and experts in machine learning and artificial intelligence at select hedge funds are operating massive investment software and data platforms that seek to maximize investment returns with split-second timing. 

Each of these hedge funds tries to establish a unique competitive advantage through such artificial intelligence-driven computer systems. These AI systems are designed to continuously learn and to hopefully improve investment returns over time. Innovative companies in this field include Quantitative Investment Management LLC and Teza Capital Management LLC.
 
For everything you need to know about Investment & Securities companies, see: Investment & Securities Industry Almanac 2021 
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Wind Power

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In 2019, wind generated 2.5% of America’s electricity production according to the U.S. Department of energy (DOE).  By the end of 2019, America’s cumulative wind generating capacity had reached 105,591 megawatts, according to the American Wind Energy Association. The DOE reported that by 2030, wind could supply as much as 20% of the country’s electricity.

In the U.S., wind projects benefit from tax credits and subsidies from government.  As of the beginning of December 2020, existing law stated that wind power’s production tax credit (PTC)  would not be available for projects on which construction began in 2021 or later.  It remained to be seen when or how PTC might be extended under a renewables-friendly Biden administration.

Meanwhile, wind power installation in Europe and Asia has been progressing at a strong pace.  Global wind generation cumulative capacity reached 622 gigawatts in 2019, up from 564 gigawatts in 2018 and 515 gigawatts in 2017, according to BP.  China had the highest total capacity installed with 210 gigawatts, followed by the U.S. with 103 gigawatts and Germany with 61 gigawatts.

More information on developments in wind turbine technology, offshore wind farms, and the future of wind energy can be found in our recently published industry almanac!
 
For everything you need to know about Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy companies, see: Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Almanac 2021

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All You Need to Know About Covid’s Impact on the Automobile Industry
 
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Plunkett Research now provides complete coverage of the Coronavirus’s effects on specific industries, via both our industry almanacs and our Plunkett Research Online system.
 
The Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 had a profound effect on the global automobile industry.  Vast shifts in where and how people work, as well as travel habits, are impacting automotive usage, sales, maintenance, production and development.
More than ever, car and truck drivers are shopping for their vehicles online.  Extremely low interest rates are enabling dealers to offer very low monthly payments.
While business travel has plummeted, many consumers are taking their vacations close to home.  Consequently, some consumers are investing in new cars, while other drivers are investing in timely maintenance of their vehicles, keeping them road-worthy so that travel can be made by car, truck or RV rather using airlines.
Automotive factories have reopened after the initial shutdown in the spring of 2020, with extensive new safety protocols in place.  Absenteeism may be a problem if workers cannot find childcare or are worried about contracting the virus.
 
Plunkett Research, Ltd. is the leading provider of industry sector analysis and research, industry trends and industry statistics. Both our Plunkett Research Online and our 2021 Industry Almanacs feature coverage of the Coronavirus’s effects on specific industries. Our research reports and online subscription service are used by the world’s top corporations, consultants, universities, libraries and government agencies.
Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research, vertical industry marketing data, or industry trends analysis. We cover such vital industry sectors as health care, financial services, retailing, entertainment, energy and information technology.

For everything you need to know about the global Retail sector, see: Plunkett’s Automobile Industry Almanac 2021

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March 24, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report,  Green Technology Industry Almanac, 2021 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The phrase “green technology” generally refers to the application of advanced systems and services to a wide variety of industry sectors in order to improve sustainability and efficiency.  These improvements could include:  reduction of waste, spoilage and shrinkage; improvement of energy efficiency and energy conservation; creation of systems that are energy self-sustaining; the reduction of carbon emissions; a reduction in toxic waste and the emission of toxic gasses such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs); creation of products that are biodegradable; enhancement of water conservation and water quality; and promotion of the reuse and recycling of materials of all types. Plunkett Research estimates the global green tech sector for 2020 at approximately $4.5 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 250 companies in the Green Technology Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-562-2 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-905-7 (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: 392             

Statistical Tables Provided: 24

Companies Profiled: 235

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 green technology business including:

1. Introduction to the Green Technology Industry                                                                            
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Green Technology Industry                                                          
3. Demand for Green Technologies and Conservation Practices Evolves, Fueling Investment and New Product Development                                                                                                                    
4. Water Conservation Technologies to Enjoy Tremendous Growth/China Targets Desalination    
5. Garbage Recycling Flourishes/Plasma Arc Gasification Technology Looks Promising                   
6. Food Waste on the Rise/Recycling Efforts Underway                                                                    
7. Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae                                          
8. Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Increase Efficiency/The
   Internet of Things (IoT) Boosts Potential                                                                                       
9. Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart, Amazon and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability                                                                                                                                                        
10. Lower Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Reductions                                                                                                                                      
11. Interest in Geoengineering Grows                                                                                                 
12. Environmentalists Campaign for a Greener Chemical Industry                                                     
13. Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification                                                         
14. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)             
15. Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Operate the Gigafactory                                                                                                                                     
16. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market                         
17. Fuel Efficiency Continues to Improve                                                                                             
18. Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) See Massive New Investments by Auto Makers          
19. Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted                                                                              
20. The Energy Industry Invests in Storage Battery Technologies with an Eye on Distributed Power and Renewables                                                                                                                                     
21. Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology                                  
22. Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies                                                                                                                           
23. Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy                                  
24. New Display Technologies with PLEDs                                                                                           
25. Apparel Manufacturing Goes Green                                                                                              
26. Precision Agriculture Technologies (AgTech), Farm Robotics, GPS and Irrigation Market
    Grows Worldwide/Hi Tech Greenhouses                                                                                       
27. Natural/Organic Consumer Products Attract Greater Market Share                                            

Green Technology Industry Statistics

1. GreenTech Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview                                                                
2. Global Alternative Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview                                         
3. Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2019                                    
4. Net Electrical Power Generation From Renewable Energy Sources, U.S.: 2000- December 2020   
5. Total Renewable Electricity Net Generation by Source & State, U.S.: 2019                                     
6. Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2017-2050                             
7. Estimated Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for New Electricity Generation by Energy Source   
8. U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2013 vs. 2019                                          
9. Renewable Energy Consumption by Source, U.S.: Selected Years, 1960-2019                                
10. Renewable Energy Consumption in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial Sectors, U.S.: 2013-2019                                                                                                                                                           
11. Renewable Energy Consumption in the Transportation & Electric Power Sectors, U.S.: 2013-2019                                                                                                                                                           
12. Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1981- October 2020                                               
13. Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2001- October 2020                                                    
14. Light Bulb Comparison                                                                                                                       
15. Global Area of Biotech Crops by Country: 2019                                                                                
16. Federal R&D Funding by Character of Work and Facilities and Equipment, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2019-2021                                                                                                                                                           
17. Federal R&D Budget & Distribution by Agency, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2019-2021                                  
18. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2019-2021                           
19. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2019-2021                                   
20. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Basic Research, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2019-2021                      
21. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Transportation, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2019-2021                      
22. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Agriculture, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2019-2021                            
23. Federal Funding for Research, by Agency & Field of Science & Engineering, U.S.: Fiscal Year 2019
24. Top 40 Patenting U.S. Universities: 2019                                                                                          

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 3M Company
• ABB Ltd
• Clipper Windpower LLC
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
• Huntsman Corporation
• American Superconductor Corp
• Applied Materials Inc
• Xylem Inc
• Ballard Power Systems Inc
• SkyPower Limited

Super Beauty Stores Combine Shopping with Personal Care Services

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Retailers such as Ulta Beauty, Inc. and Sephora offer wide varieties of beauty products, cosmetics, skin care products and perfumes in addition to services such as makeovers.  Prestige brands such as Lancome and Clinique are offered as are mass-market brands like Maybelline and CoverGirl.

Super beauty stores also offer startup beauty product brands a forum and exposure they are unlikely to get at department stores or beauty supply stores.  As opposed to department stores, these beauty retailers offer a wider variety of products and perks such as loyalty programs, beauty classes and in-store events, all focused on the beauty needs of consumers.

Sephora offers carefully curated brands, including independent brands, emerging brands, classic brands and the company’s own SEPHORA COLLECTION brand.  The Sephora PRO Team is an elite group of makeup artists hand-picked for their skill, creativity and ability to inspire others via education in the form of demonstrations, makeovers and beauty tips. 

Ulta is one of the largest one-stop beauty retailers of both prestige and mass market beauty products, as well as and salon products and salon services.  Every Ulta store offers a full-service salon combining hair and beauty services with the sale of a wide range of salon hair care products.  In some locations, Ulta offers facial services and “brow bars” for eyebrow waxing, tinting and shaping. 

Meanwhile, department store Saks Fifth Avenue hopes to compete with super beauty stores by moving at least some of its cosmetics departments to locations upstairs and adding treatment rooms and spa services. Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Barney’s department store chains are also testing major changes and enhancements to their cosmetics marketing. Watch for major changes in store layouts and practices going forward.

For everything you need to know about Retail companies, see: Retail Industry Almanac 2021

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March 2021

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report on trends affecting job seekers, Mid-Size U.S. Employers Almanac, 2021 edition.

The Coronavirus epidemic of 2020-2021 altered the employment landscape dramatically. Large numbers of outstanding companies were forced to lay off employees due to both a rapid decline in revenues and uncertainty about the future. Hardest hit were the entertainment, retail and travel sectors. At the same time, some surprising parts of the economy were badly hurt. For example, most health care services, from dentists’ offices to surgery centers, saw big declines in employment, as many closed their doors, at least temporarily, to non-emergency patients. By the beginning of 2021, many of these jobs in health care had come back. Employment in some of the hardest sectors had recovered to some extent as well. Many types of manufacturers were reporting difficulty in finding new hires. Nonetheless, a very high number of people remained on unemployment.

At Plunkett Research, we believe that consumer habits will change at least for the mid-term, and in many ways permanently, as a result of this global pandemic. The trend towards shopping via ecommerce means more jobs in website management, logistics, warehousing and delivery services (but fewer jobs in retail stores). On-demand delivery of groceries and meals will remain strong. Companies that provide services that support online education will continue to grow as well.

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 for Mid-Size Employers and names top trends affecting job seekers for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-564-6 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-908-8 (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: 620

Statistical Tables Provided: 10

Companies Profiled: 509

Geographic Focus: US

Price: $379.99

This feature-rich book covers major trends affecting job seekers—everything you need to know about major U.S. employers including:

1. The Coronavirus and the U.S. Job Market Overview
2. Cost Control Remains a Major Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3. The Long-Term Effects of the Coronavirus Will be Challenging to Job Seekers
4. The Sharing & Gig Economy’s Effect on Employment, Work Life and Careers
5. Gig Workers’/Drivers’ Rights & Employment Status Evolve
6. Technology Continues to Create Sweeping Changes in the Workplace
7. Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services
8. Offshoring and the Reshoring of American Manufacturing
9. Older Americans Will Delay Retirement and Work Longer/Many Employers Find Older Employees Desirable
10. Employment Sectors that Will Offer an Above-Average Number of Job Opportunities

Employment Statistics

1. The Coronavirus and the U.S. Job Market Overview
2. Cost Control Remains a Major Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3. The Long-Term Effects of the Coronavirus Will be Challenging to Job Seekers
4. The Sharing & Gig Economy’s Effect on Employment, Work Life and Careers
5. Gig Workers’/Drivers’ Rights & Employment Status Evolve
6. Technology Continues to Create Sweeping Changes in the Workplace
7. Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services
8. Offshoring and the Reshoring of American Manufacturing
9. Older Americans Will Delay Retirement and Work Longer/Many Employers Find Older Employees Desirable
10. Employment Sectors that Will Offer an Above-Average Number of Job Opportunities

Research: 7 Keys for Job Seekers

1. Financial Stability
2. Growth Plans
3. Research & Development Programs
4. Product Launch & Production
5. Marketing & Distribution Methods
6. Employee Benefits
7. Quality of Work Factors

March 2021

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, E-Commerce & Internet Business Industry Almanac, 2021 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The global internet audience continues to grow steadily, with the worldwide base of broadband internet users (including fixed and wireless) standing in excess of 4.9 billion as 2021 began. This vast base of high-speed internet users encourages businesses to innovate in order to offer an ever-evolving array of online services. Thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic, even groceries have moved into the fast lane, as online grocery and household product sales are growing quickly while consumers enjoy same-day delivery options. The most powerful trends on the internet include access via smartphones, the migration of entertainment, including TV programming, to streaming services, as well as technologies based on software-as-a-service in the cloud.

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 E-Commerce & Internet Business Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: 978-1-62831-561-5 ISBN (Available Now)
• E-book: 978-1-62831-904-0 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: 656

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

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 e-commerce & internet business including:

1. Introduction to the E-Commerce & Internet Business
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the E-commerce & Internet Business
3. Bricks, Clicks and Catalogs Create Synergies While Online Sales Growth Surges
4. Amazon Continues to Boost its Market Share
5. Retailers Offer Expedited Delivery to Compete with Amazon
6. Package and Food Delivery by Drone
7. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth, Including the Internet of Things (IoT)
8. Global Internet Market Tops 4.9 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
9. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
10. Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
11. China Is the World’s Largest E-commerce Market and Continues to Boom
12. India Is the New E-Commerce Battle Ground
13. Overview of the Social Media Industry
14. Social Media Generates Billions of Dollars in Global Online and Mobile Ad Revenues
15. Digital Advertising Soars, Has Larger Share of U.S. Advertising Market Than TV
16. Programmatic Ad Buying Dominates the Digital Media Market
17. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) Continue Strong Growth in Bookings/Hotels Fight to Keep Control of the Customer
18. Apple’s iTunes Set the Standard in the Music Industry, but Digital Sales Slow
19. Pandora and Spotify Lead in Streaming Music Via Internet Radio but Face Challenge from Apple Music/SiriusXM Tops 34.3 Million Subscribers
20. Overview of the Mobile Apps Industry
21. Cable and Satellite TV Struggle With Cord-Cutting
22. Streaming Apps Services Dominate
23. Quality of Care and Health Care Outcomes Data Are Available Online, Creating a New
    Level of Transparency
24. The Internet, Smartphones and ATMs Replace Bank Branches and Tellers
25. Insurance Direct Selling and E-Commerce Grow
26. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)
27. Demand for Home Grocery Delivery Service Such as Instacart and Amazon Fresh Soars
28. Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online
    Business Models
29. Fashion Rental Pioneered by Online Apparel Firm Rent the Runway
30. Smaller Satellites (SmallSats and CubeSats) and Low Earth Orbit Revolutionize Telecommunications
31. Sharing Economy Gains Market Share in Travel with Online Sites Like Airbnb, HomeAway
    and Many Global Competitors
32. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
33. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems
34. Subscription Fashion Services, Including Stitch Fix, Target Consumers
35. Amazon Becomes One of the World’s Leading Sellers of Apparel and Shoes

E-Commerce & Internet Business Industry Statistics

1. Ecommerce & Internet Business Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & Ecommerce: 1st Quarter 2011-3rd Quarter 2020
3. Ecommerce Related Services Quarterly Revenue, U.S.: 2018-2019
4. U.S. Retail Trade Sales, Total & Ecommerce: 2017-2020
5. Total & Ecommerce Sales for Electronic Shopping & Mail-Order Houses, By Merchandise Line, U.S.: 2017-2020
6. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2015-2020
7. Internet Access Technologies Compared
8. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2015-2020
9. Amazon.com, Inc. Annual Sales & Income: 2014-2020
10. eBay Annual Statistics: 2015-2020
11. Employment in Ecommerce & Internet-related Fields, U.S.: 1999-2020

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Xaxis
• Instacart
• 1-800-Flowers.com Inc
• EarthLink LLC
• Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP)
• Renren Inc
• About Inc
• Embarcadero Technologies Inc
• Vodafone Group plc
• Rakuten Inc

Smartphones and Financial Technology (FinTech) Enable New Mobile Payment Methods

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A wide variety of services, technologies and strategies are now competing with conventional cash and credit cards for consumers’ payment needs.
            Smartphones are being used by merchants and service companies as credit card readers, thanks to technology from companies like Square.  Using a small scanner that plugs into a smartphone, users can process credit cards for a small fee.  Likewise, PayPal has an iPhone app with transactions for bank accounts or PayPal accounts.  The technology is a boon for small businesses that previously worked only on a cash or check basis. 
            The Google Wallet is an app that enables smartphones to be used to pay for goods and services by waving the phones across readers at checkout counters.  Related apps are available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.  Around the world, multiple other mobile payment systems compete with Google and Apple, including Alipay (which originated in China) and Paytm (which originated in India).
Payment via smartphone is fostered by the fact a vast number of consumers are already managing their banking and investment accounts on their phones, keeping tabs on account balances and making transfers as needed.  However, Americans have been slower than people in Asia and parts of Europe in adopting mobile payments.  Challenges include the facts that typical American smartphone users are wary of security issues, and there are already hundreds of millions of credit and debit cards in widespread use across the nation.  U.S. households are very comfortable with using debit cards for day-to-day purchases, and it was difficult for wireless payment firms to change their habits until the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic forced consumers’ hand.

For everything you need to know about Banking, Mortgages & Credit companies, see: Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry Almanac 2021
 

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Seismic Mapping Gains from Advanced Technologies

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The oil field services industry has benefited enormously from its ability to harness new technologies.  Both onshore and offshore, the use of advanced seismic technologies and horizontal drilling with pinpoint accuracy have dramatically improved drilling results.
 
Geophysicists are using high-powered computer workstations to analyze seismic data in three-dimensional, color-coded views that show oil- and gas-producing structures never seen before.  Drilling success rates are up substantially. 

Much of the research and development (R&D) investment that is moving the oil and gas industry ahead occurs in the laboratories and engineering offices of the oil field services firms, rather than at the exploration and production companies.  Once oil field services firms create new hardware, software or downhole tools that have promise, they are then able to sell these tools and services to oil companies large and small.

For everything you need to know about Energy & Utilities companies, see: Energy & Utilities Industry Almanac 2021
 

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March 2021

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Sharing & Gig Economy Industry Almanac, 2021 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The penetration of digital technology into all aspects of life is no better represented than in the adjustment of work arrangements through the sharing economy. A sometimes-misunderstood term, the “sharing economy” is a system of peer-to-peer exchanges or rentals facilitated through a digital intermediary. Closely intertwined with the sharing economy is an expansion of “gig” and freelance work through digital platforms.  These platforms allow increased access to services and workers in ways not seen before.  Plunkett Research estimates the size of the global sharing economy at $129.3 billion for 2019 with the industry expected to grow to $335 billion by 2025. 

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics.  In addition, this publication profiles the top 150 companies in the Sharing & Gig Economy Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-558-5 (Available)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-903-3 (Available)
• 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: 234             

Statistical Tables Provided: 5

Companies Profiled: 157

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 Sharing & Gig Economy business including:

1. Introduction to the Sharing & Gig Economy Industry                                      
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Sharing & Gig Economy                                   
3. The Sharing & Gig Economy’s Effect on Employment, Work Life and Careers
4. Gig Workers/Drivers’ Rights & Employment Status Evolve                              
5. Repairs, Errand-Running, Pet Walking and Assembly-on-Demand Businesses Evolve                                                                                                                
6. Sharing Economy Gains Market Share in Travel with Online Sites Like Airbnb, HomeAway and Many Global Competitors                                         
7. Private Jet Sharing and Rentals Grow                                                               
8. Uber and Didi Dominate the Car on Demand (Ride Hailing) Industry              
9. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide                                                                           
10. Bicycle Sharing Grows in Major Cities, But Finances Are Challenging              
11. Demand for Home Grocery Delivery Service Such as Instacart and Amazon Fresh Soars                                                                                                        
12. Meal Kits from Firms like Blue Apron Make It Easy to Prepare Home-Cooked Meals                                                                                                                 
13. Grubhub, DoorDash and Others Deliver Restaurant Meals to Homes             
14. Fashion Rental Pioneered by Online Apparel Firm Rent the Runway              
15. Shared Spaces for Co-Living and Co-Working Face Challenges                        
16. Gig Economy and Self-Driving Cars Pose Insurance Challenges and Underwriting Opportunities                                                                              
17. The Future of the Sharing Economy and Gig Workforce: Regulation, Benefits, Licensing
    and Soaring Growth                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Sharing & Gig Economy Industry Statistics

1. Sharing and Gig Economy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview           
2. Ride-Hailing Services Adoption Demographics, U.S.: 2015 vs. 2018                   
3. Persons Not in the Labor Force and Multiple Jobholders by Sex, U.S.: 2019-2020                                                                                                                     
4. Share of U.S. Adults Performing Gig Work: 2019                                                
5. U.S. Gig Workers, by Age and Activity: 2018                                                       

Companies Mentioned Include:

• GLAMSQUAD Inc
• Care.com Inc
• FreshDirect LLC
• HomeAway Inc
• Trueblue Inc
• Parking Panda Corp
• Doctor On Demand Inc
• Wingz Inc