Fast Track Drugs Come to Market in the U.S. with FDA Cooperation

Just published—our 2021 edition. Order now!

Despite exponential advances in biopharmaceutical knowledge and technology, biotech companies enduring the task of getting new drugs to market continue to face long timeframes, daunting costs and immense risks.  Meanwhile, the patent expiration clock is ticking—soon enough, manufacturers of generic alternatives steal market share from the firms that invested all that time and money in the development of the original drug.

The FDA is attempting to help the drug industry bring the most vital drugs to market in shorter time with programs that include:  Fast Track, Priority Review, Breakthrough Therapy Designation and Accelerated Approval.  The benefits of Fast Track include scheduled meetings to seek FDA input into development as well as the option of submitting a New Drug Application in sections rather than submitting all components at once.  The Fast Track designation is intended for drugs that address an unmet medical need. Breakthrough therapies show early clinical evidence of very important improvements over currently available drugs. Generally, Fast Track approval is reserved for diseases that are life-threatening and have no current therapies, such as rare forms of cancer.  However, new policies are setting the stage for accelerated approval of drugs for less deadly but more pervasive conditions such as diabetes and obesity.

For everything you need to know about Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Genetics companies, see:
Plunkett’s Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Genetics Almanac 2021

December 15, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Almanac, 2021 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 electricity has been generated with great success for many decades in the form of hydroelectricity. Today, renewable energy comes from many other sources. The non-hydro sources are growing at a stunning rate worldwide. Analysts at BP report that non-hydroelectric renewable power consumption grew by a respectable 12.2% worldwide during 2019 (the latest year for which data is available). North American consumption increased by a substantial 7.6%.

Exceptional growth does not mean that renewables account for a massive amount of the world’s energy. Instead, coal and natural gas (and to a lesser extent, nuclear energy) remain the primary sources of non-renewable electric generation in most of the world. This is changing, but it will be many years before renewables account for even one-half of all electricity generation.

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 978-1-62831-555-4 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-898-2 (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: 414

Statistical Tables Provided: 30

Companies Profiled: 247

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

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: 2016-2050
8. World Consumption of Hydroelectricity & Other Renewable Energy by Region:
   Projections, 2019-2050
9. Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2018-2050
10. Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2019
11. Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2019
12. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2019
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 2020
15. Total Renewable Electricity Net Generation by Source & State, U.S.: 2019
16. Net Electricity Generation from Conventional Hydropower by Sector & Region, U.S.: 2018-2019
17. U.S. Historical Hydroelectric Generation Compared to 20-Year Average for 1999-2019
18. Energy Production by Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2019
19. Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2019
20. Renewable Energy Consumption by Source, U.S.: Selected Years, 1960-2019
21. U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2013 vs. 2019
22. Renewable Energy Consumption in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial Sectors,
    U.S.: 2013-2019
23. Renewable Energy Consumption in the Transportation & Electric Power Sectors, U.S.: 2013-2019
24. Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1981- July 2020
25. Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2001- July 2020
26. Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2019
27. Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2nd Quarter 2020
28. Net Electricity Generation from Wind by Region, All Sectors, U.S.: 2009-2019
29. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2019-2021
30. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2019-2021

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 3M Company
• Hanwha Solutions Corporation
• AES Corporation (The)
• REC Solar Inc
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
• Alstom SA
• Ultralife Corporation
• American Superconductor Corp
• GE Power
• Archer Daniels Midland Co (ADM)

December 8, 2020

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

Retail, with nearly 15 million employees in the US alone at the beginning of 2020 (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 $6.21 trillion during 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, up about 3% for the year, and up dramatically from only $4.0 trillion during 2009. 

Unfortunately, retailing was one of the industries hardest hit by the global Coronavirus pandemic.  Customer traffic plummeted at most categories of retail stores with internet access shifting most consumers shopping online. As a result, while many nonessential retail outlets sit empty, ecommerce sales soared.  Much of this market share that has moved to ecommerce is a permanent shift. 

 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 978-1-62831-590-5 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-897-5 (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: 646              

Statistical Tables Provided: 15

Companies Profiled: 485

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. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Retail Industry                                                                                 
3. Walmart Still Dominates the Retail Industry, but Invests in Web Presence to Battle Amazon        
4. Department Stores Suffer, While Today’s Consumers Demand Discounts and Convenience         
5. Warehouse Clubs and Discount Department Stores Battle for Market Share                                  
6. Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales                                                                  
7. Diverse Selling Techniques Boost Direct Marketers and Non-Store Sales                                        
8. Apple Sets the Bar for Showcase Stores and Super-Merchandisers                                                 
9. Bricks, Clicks and Catalogs Create Synergies While Online Sales Growth Surges                             
10. Retail Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) 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 Online                                                                    
16. Retailers Look for Long-Term Growth in Emerging Markets, Including China and India                  
17. Mall and Shopping Center Occupancy Fall as Online Sales and the Coronavirus 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, 1950-2020, U.S.                                                                                
3. Exports, General Imports & Trade Balance in Goods, U.S.: 1989-2nd Quarter 2020
4. Total U.S. Retail Sales & Annual Percent Change: 1992- August 2020                                             
5. U.S. Retail Trade Corporation Statistics, 2nd Quarter 2020                                                              
6. Total Annual Sales of Merchant Wholesalers, U.S.: 2014-2019                                                        
7. Total Monthly Sales and Inventories of Merchant Wholesalers, U.S.: January- August 2020
8. Retail & Food Services Sales by Kind of Business, U.S.: Monthly, through August 2020                  
9. Retail & Food Services Sales by Kind of Business, U.S.: 2014-2019                                                  
10. Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & E-Commerce: 2nd Quarter 2010-2nd Quarter 2020                                                                                                                                                           
11. Total U.S. Disposable Income, Expenditures & Gross Domestic & National Product Per Capita: Selected Years, 1960-2019                                                                                                                
12. Average Annual Expenditures of All Consumer Households: 2014-2019, U.S.                                 
13. Distribution of Total U.S. Annual Household Expenditures, by Major Category: 2019                    
14. Resident Population Estimates by Age, U.S.: 2013-2019                                                                  
15. Employment in the Retail Industry, U.S.: 2013-August 2020                                                            

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Cabela’s Inc
• 7-Eleven Inc
• 99 Cents Only Stores LLC
• Destination XL Group Inc
• Aarons Inc
• Vans Inc
• Advance Auto Parts Inc
• Jo Ann Stores LLC
• Albertsons LLC

All You Need to Know About Covid’s Impact on the Travel Industry

Full coverage of the Travel Industry: Just published—our 2021 edition. Order now!

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 has decimated the airline, hotel and travel industry, including all of the many sectors that serve it, such as online booking sites, caterers and convention centers. The United Nations World Tourism Office (UNWTO) estimated that the travel industry incurred revenue shortfalls of $320 billion during the first five months of 2020, and that the shortfall could increase to a total in the range of $910 billion to $1.2 trillion for the entire year. This put more than 120 million jobs at risk.

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global airlines are expected to lose a collective $84 billion in 2020. Airline passenger volumes dropped 95% in April 2020. Airline companies are drastically reducing total numbers of flights and retiring older aircraft and A number of airlines declared bankruptcy in the early months of 2020.

Companies are curtailing business travel almost completely, as significant numbers of employees are working from home and meetings are happening virtually. This lack of business travel has a painful effect on related sectors, such as meeting planners, convention centers, restaurants, airport operators and car rental firms.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) reported short falls in the U.S. of more than $46 billion in room revenue during the first five months of the pandemic. This does not take into account lost revenue from banquets, weddings, trade shows and similar services.

The pandemic also caused a near-total shutdown of the global cruise industry. Virtually every cruise ship in the world was sitting at anchor, empty of passengers as of Spring 2020.

On the plus side, road trips became a focus for many vacationers. Many people now prefer driving their own vehicles to a nearby beach or mountain destination. Likewise, many people in the United States took to camping for self-contained vacationing in the great outdoors.

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 Airline, Hotel & Travel sector, see:
Plunkett’s Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Almanac 2021
 

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Also available in Almanac Editions.
Publication Date: September 2020 | Price: $379.99
Printed ISBN: 978-1-62831-581-3
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-888-3
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Global Demand for Plastics Will Soar Over the Long Term

Full coverage of the Chemicals Industry: Just published—our 2021 edition. Order now!

While the Coronavirus lessened demand for many types of industrial products, global activity in the energy efficiency, construction, automotive, health care and housing markets will give a boost to the plastics segment over the very long term. Global plastics production topped 468 million tons per year in 2019, according to Plunkett Research estimates. While currently slow economies in much of the world will dampen demand for plastics, the long-term outlook for this market is very positive.

Packaging remains the largest use for plastics by far, closely followed by building materials/products and automotive. The regions with the largest plastics production include China, the EU and North America. Within the EU, approximately 1.5 million people work in the plastics industry. The biggest boon to the plastics market is the booming production from shale oil discoveries along the Gulf Coast in the U.S.

For everything you need to know about the global Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry sector, see:
Plunkett’s Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac 2021
 

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

Also available in Almanac Editions.
Publication Date: July 2020 | Price: $379.99
Printed ISBN: 978-1-62831-577-6
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-884-5
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November 18, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Energy & Utilities Industry Almanac, 2021 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 Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-589-9 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-896-8 (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: 672

Statistical Tables Provided: 36

Companies Profiled: 494

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. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Energy & Utilities Industry
3. A Brief History of Oil, Natural Gas and Electricity Production
4. Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted
5. The Energy Industry Invests in Storage Battery Technologies with an Eye on Distributed Power and Renewables
6. Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
7. Global Shale Oil and Gas Resources Revolutionize the Energy Industry
8. Oil from Shale Makes America Rank with Top Oil Producers/E&P Companies Reduce Drilling and Seek Lower Costs
9. LNG Projects Boom, Including Floating Plants (FLNG)/America Boosts LNG Exports
10. Seismic Mapping Gains from Advanced Technologies
11. Offshore Wells Around the World Become More Efficient/Production Increases Significantly
12. Energy Demand Climbs in India and China/Nuclear, Hydro and Gas Projects Grow, but Coal Remains Dominant
13. Canada’s Oil Sands Production Reaches 2.95 Million Barrels per Day, but Operating Costs Are High
14. Some Electric Utilities Regulations Are Rolled Back While Utilities Invest in Gas-Fired Plants
15. Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture 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 Delay Expansion Proejcts in U.S.
20. Petrochemicals Plants in the Middle East Expand but Face Challenges
21. Lower Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Reductions
22. U.S. Exports Crude Oil to Global Markets in High Volume

Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas Industry Statistics

1. Overview of the Energy & Utilities Industry

Global Energy & Utilities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview: 2018-2019

U.S. Energy & Utilities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview

U.S. Energy & Utilities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview: Selected Years,
1990-2019

U.S. Energy Intensity: 2019-2050

Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2019

Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2019

Total U.S. Energy Consumption: 2019-2050

Energy Consumption & Expenditures Indicators, U.S.: Selected Years, 1975-2019

Energy Imports, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2019

Energy Exports, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2019

Total Energy Imports, Net Energy Imports & Petroleum Imports, U.S.: 1970-2019

U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2019-2021

Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors

2. Electricity

Electricity Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2019

Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1982-July 2020

Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2019

Net Electrical Power Generation From Renewable Energy Sources, U.S.: 2000-August 2020

Average Retail Prices of Electricity Sold by U.S. Electric Utilities: Selected Years, 1960-2019

3. Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Energy

Energy Production by Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2019

Petroleum Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2019

Crude Oil Production & Drilling Activity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1990-2019

Crude Oil Domestic First Purchase Prices, U.S.: Selected Years, 1960-2019

Petroleum Imports by Country of Origin, U.S.: Selected Years, 1980-2019

Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2019

Petroleum Consumption by the Transportation Sector, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2019

Top World Oil Reserves by Country: 2019

Top World Oil Producers: 2019

Top World Oil Consumers: 2019

Coal Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2019

Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2019

Natural Gas Prices Paid, by Sector, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2019

Annual U.S. Shale Gas Production: 2007-2018

4. Renewable Energy

Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2019

Renewable Energy Consumption by Source, U.S.: Selected Years, 1960-2019

Renewable Energy Consumption in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial Sectors,
U.S.: 2013-2019

Renewable Energy Consumption in the Transportation & Electric Power Sectors,
U.S.: 2013-2019

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

All You Need to Know About Covid’s Impact on the Health Care Industry

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 created new risks for patients and care givers alike. Significant new safety practices and costs will be standard for years to come—perhaps forever. Vast new demand for PPE (personal protection equipment) such as masks, pulmonary drugs and support such as ventilators, and access to ICUs (hospitals’ intensive care units) was created. Meanwhile, cooperation by and between federal agencies and private companies soared in an effort to remove all unnecessary obstacles to new drug and vaccine development.

Both patients and care-givers changed their habits as well. Many care-givers’ offices were closed temporarily, while doctors took advantage of high-speed internet and web-conferencing equipment to deliver care via telemedicine. In fact, telemedicine, long suffering from slow adoption, soared, and is now firmly entrenched as an acceptable and effective practice. Elective surgery was delayed or cancelled.

The economic consequences to the health care industry were dire. The U.S. health care industry suffered a stunning job loss of 1 million workers from February through September 2020. At the same time, millions of workers lost their jobs in other industries. As a result, vast numbers of Americans have lost their employer-provided health care insurance, and that loss will be long-term for many of them.

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 Health Care sector, see:
Plunkett’s Health Care Industry Almanac 2021
 

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

Also available in Almanac Editions.
Publication Date: October 2020 | Price: $379.99
Printed ISBN: 978-1-62831-585-1
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-891-3
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November 05, 2020

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

In recent years (as a result of the banking crisis during the 2007-2009 Great Recession), global financial regulators have steadfastly made an effort to improve banking reserves and increase financial oversight to the point that future bank system meltdowns might be avoided. Banks in much of Asia, Europe and North America have been put through stress tests by regulators, and have been forced to dramatically increase their levels of capital. Banks are holding very high levels of capital that give them a significant cushion of reserves against potential losses. This effort to build up reserves provided a much-needed cushion when the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 suddenly struck.

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: 978-1-62831-588-2 ISBN (Available Now)
• E-book: 978-1-62831-895-1 (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: 23

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 banking, mortgages & credit business including:

1. Introduction to the Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry
3. Aging Populations, Baby Boomers Create Opportunities/U.S. Pension Accounts Top $31.9 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. The Internet, Smartphones and ATMs Replace Tellers and Branches
13. Visa and MasterCard Enjoy Global Growth/Apple Card Use Soars
14. Smartphones and Financial Technology (FinTech) Enable New Mobile Payment Methods
15. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Payment Systems, such as Zelle and Venmo, Soar in Popularity
16. In Emerging Nations, mChek and M-PESA Enable Remote Banking via Smartphone
17. Low Interest Rates, Tighter Lending Standards and the Coronavirus’ Effect on the

Mortgage Market

18. Online Competition Changes the Mortgage Industry
19. Hedge Funds Play a Major Role in Financial Products Including Derivatives, Lending and Insurance
20. Financial Technology (FinTech) Enables Online Lending, Insurance and Online Robo

Advisors

21. Digital Currency, Bitcoin and Blockchain Technologies Advance
22. Open Banking May Revolutionize the World of Banking and Finance
23. 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: March 31, 2020
4. FDIC Insured Institution Statistics: 2nd Quarter 2020
5. Number of Failed U.S. Bank Institutions, 1980-2020
6. Deposit Insurance Fund Balance and Insured Deposits: 2012-2020
7. Assets & Liabilities of FDIC-Insured Commercial Banks, Grouped by Asset Size: June 2020
8. Top Ten Federally-Chartered & State-Chartered Banks by Assets: June 2020
9. Deposits, Income & Expenses of FDIC-Insured Commercial Banks: 2015-June 2020
10. Assets & Liabilities of Foreign Banking Offices in the U.S.: 2017-2nd Quarter 2020
11. Prime Interest Rate, U.S.: 1955-September 2020
12. Bond Yields & Interest Rates, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2019
13. Employment in the Banking Industry, U.S.: 2014-July 2020
14. Homeownership Rates by Race & Ethnicity of Householder, U.S.: 2000-2019
15. Homeownership Rates by Region, U.S.: Selected Years, 1990-2019
16. New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started, U.S.: 1979-2019
17. Mortgage Loans Outstanding, U.S.: 1980-2nd Quarter 2020
18. Home Mortgages by Holder, U.S.: 2017-2nd Quarter 2020
19. Assets & Liabilities, U.S. Agency- & Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE)-Backed Securities by Holder: 2017-2nd Quarter 2020
20. Consumer Credit Outstanding, U.S.: 1972-June 2020
21. Consumer Credit Outstanding by Major Holders, U.S.: 2015-2nd Quarter 2020
22. Terms of Credit at Commercial Banks, U.S.: 2015-2nd Quarter 2020
23. Loan Performance, FDIC-Insured Institutions: March 2020

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

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

A wide variety of services, technologies and strategies are now competing with conventional cash and credit cards for consumers’ payment needs. 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.

Smartphones are being used by merchants and service companies as credit card readers, thanks to technology from companies like Square. The technology is a boon for small businesses that previously worked only on a cash or check basis.

Digital wallets are apps that enable smartphones to be used to pay for goods and services by waving the phones across readers at checkout counters. Users link a bank account or bank card to their digital wallet and funds are removed from the linked account. Google, Apple, and Samsung make some of the most widely used digital wallets, but numerous mid-sized to smaller providers operate around the globe.

While Americans were slow to adopt mobile payment technology, in China the potential of the mobile payment market is staggering. Social media giant Alibaba’s Alipay mobile payment system holds a major share of the Chinese market. A number of other contenders are attempting to challenge Alipay’s hold, notably major gaming and social media firm Tencent’s Tenpay. WeChat, a multi-service platform in China that has more than 1 billion users, offers a number of simple payment apps accepted by individuals and businesses throughout the country.

For everything you need to know about the global Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry sector, see:
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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. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Insurance Industry
3. Aging Populations Create Challenges and Opportunities for the Insurance Industry
4. Sophisticated Risk Management and Prevention Programs Lead to Lower Losses
5. Risk Managers Seek Certification
6. Independent Agencies Continue to Dominate Commercial Insurance, but Play a Lesser
   Role in Personal Lines
7. Insurance Direct Selling and E-Commerce Grow
8. Technology Drives Insurance Efficiencies/Policy Holders Allow Their Habits to Be Tracked
   for Lower Insurance Rates
9. States Pick Up Some Wind and Flood Risk for Homeowners/Underwriters Rely on Sophisticated Risk Analysis Technology to Set Rates
10. No End in Sight to the Growth of Specialized Insurance Lines
11. Health Sharing Ministries Attract Millions of Members
12. Annuity Account Managers Create New Product Strategies/Fiduciary Rule Changes Help Annuity Sales Soar
13. Major U.S., Japanese and European Insurance Firms See Vast Promise in Chinese,
    Southeast Asian and Emerging Markets
14. Continued Rise in Health Care Costs
15. Number of Uninsured Americans Declines But Remains High
16. U.S. Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 Rewrote the Rules and Increased Coverage, But
    Costs Continue to Rise
17. Employers Fight Rapidly Growing Health Care Premiums/Require Employees to Pay a Significant Share of Costs
18. Insurance Companies Change Strategies Due to Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Rapidly
    Rising Costs of Care
19. Malpractice Suits Are Blamed for Rising Health Care Costs/Tort Reform Is Capping Awards for Damages
20. Hedge Funds Play a Major Role in Financial Products Including Derivatives, Lending and Insurance
21. Credit Default Swaps (CDS) and Derivatives Soar into the Trillions of Dollars
22. Aging Populations, Baby Boomers Create Opportunities/U.S. Pension Accounts Top $31.9 Trillion
23. Basel III, Dodd-Frank Act and Volcker Act Increase Regulation/European Solvency II and MiFID 2 Take Effect
24. Financial Technology (FinTech) Enables Online Payments, Lending, Insurance and Online Robo Advisors
25. Drones Save Time and Money in Safety Inspections and Insurance Adjusting
26. Gig Economy and Self-Driving Cars Pose Insurance Challenges and Underwriting
    Opportunities
27. 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: 2017-2nd Quarter 2020
3. Assets & Liabilities of U.S. Life Insurance Companies: 2017-2nd Quarter 2020
4. Typical U.S. Automobile Insurance Costs, per Year: 2019
5. Employers’ Costs for Total Compensation and Health Insurance, by Selected Characteristics, U.S.: Selected Years, 2016-2020
6. The Nation’s Health Dollar: 2020 Where It Came From (Estimated)
7. Number & Percent of Persons of All Ages with and without Health Insurance Coverage, U.S.: 2000-2019
8. Number & Percent of Persons without Health Insurance Coverage, by Age Group, U.S.: 1999-2019
9. Medical Care Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2020
10. Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2020
11. Life Expectancy at Age 65, U.S.
12. Employment in the Insurance Industry, U.S.: 2014-July 2020
13. Employment & Earnings in Insurance Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2019

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)