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Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston, Texas-based market research firm, has completed its latest research on the E-Commerce & Internet Business Industry.  (See: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/ecommerce-internet-technology-market-research/).  This revised and updated data is part of our massive Plunkett Research Online subscription service, where we continuously monitor the worlds 40 most vital business sectors, including such industries as retailing, artificial intelligence, health care, sports/recreation and much, much more.  Our analysts and market research continually monitor the world’s leading industries and companies and post thorough updates yearly.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the E-Commerce & Internet Business Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries
  • Statistical Tables

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 report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the E-Commerce & Internet Business Industry.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the E-Commerce & Internet Business

  1. Introduction to the E-Commerce & Internet Business
  2. Bricks, Clicks and Catalogs Create Synergies While Online Sales Growth Surges
  3. Amazon’s Online Market Share Dominates/Temu & Shein Compete Aggressively)
  4. Package and Food Delivery by Drone
  5. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth, Including the Internet of Things (IoT)
  6. Global Internet Market Tops 5.40 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
  7. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
  8. Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
  9. China Is the World’s Largest E-Commerce Market and Continues to Boom
  10. India Is the New E-Commerce Battle Ground
  11. Overview of the Social Media Industry/TikTok Soars to 150 U.S. Million Users, Faces Ownership Legislation
  12. Social Media Rakes in Global Online Shopping and Ad Revenues
  13. Digital & Search Advertising Has Larger Share of U.S. Advertising Market Than TV
  14. Programmatic Ad Buying Dominates the Digital Media Market
  15. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) /Hotels Fight to Keep Control of the Customer
  16. Pandora and Spotify Lead in Streaming Music Via Internet Radio but Face Challenge from Apple Music/SiriusXM Tops 33.97 Million Subscribers
  17. Overview of the Mobile Apps Industry
  18. Quality of Care and Health Care Outcomes Data Are Available Online, Creating a New Level of Transparency
  19. Smartphones and Neobanks Replace Bank Branches and Tellers
  20. Insurance Direct Selling and E-Commerce Grow
  21. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
  22. Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online Business Models
  23. Fashion Rental Pioneered by Online Apparel Firm Rent the Runway
  24. Smaller Satellites (SmallSats and CubeSats) and Low Earth Orbit Revolutionize Telecommunications
  25. Sharing Economy Gains Market Share in Travel with Online Sites Like Airbnb, Vrbo and Many Global Competitors
  26. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
  27. Amazon Becomes One of the World’s Leading Sellers of Apparel and Shoes
  28. The Metaverse Has Difficulties Gaining Steam
  29. OpenAI (ChatGPT), StabilityAI, Anthropic (Claude) and Others Launch Impressive Tools that Generate Text, Art, Code and Smart ChatBots
  30. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Technologies Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
  31. Regulatory Environment Is Challenging for Online Businesses and Social Media

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following E-Commerce & Internet Business Statistics

  1. Ecommerce & Internet Business Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. U.S. Computer Software & Related Services Quarterly Revenue: Q4 2022-Q3 2023
  3. U.S. Retail Trade and Ecommerce Sales: 2019-2022
  4. Total & Ecommerce Sales for Electronic Shopping & Mail-Order Houses, by Merchandise Line, U.S.: 2019-2022
  5. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue U.S.: 2017-2023
  6. Internet Access Technologies Compared
  7. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2019-2024
  8. Amazon.com, Inc. Annual Sales & Income: 2017-2023
  9. Employment in Ecommerce & Internet-related Fields, U.S.: 2002-2023
  10. Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail and Ecommerce Sales: 1st Quarter 2012-3rd Quarter 2023

March 03, 2024

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers & On-Demand Delivery Industry.  (Plunkett’s Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers & On-Demand Delivery Industry Almanac 2024, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=sharing-gig-economy-freelance-workers-demand-delivery-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers & On-Demand Delivery Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 238

Statistical Tables Provided: 03

Companies Profiled: 150

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers & On-Demand Delivery Industry.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers & On-Demand Delivery Industry

  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, Vrbo and Many Global Competitors
  7. Private Jet Sharing and Rentals Are Big Business/Semi-Private Airlines Compete
  8. Uber, Lyft 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, Is Well Established in Major Cities
  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 and Household Items 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

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Sharing & Gig Economy Industry Statistics

  1. Sharing and Gig Economy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. Persons Not in the Labor Force and Multiple Jobholders by Sex, U.S.: 2022-2023
  3. Share of U.S. Adults Performing Gig Work: 2022

February 29, 2024

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry.  (Plunkett’s Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Almanac 2024, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=computers-hardware-software-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 652

Statistical Tables Provided: 10

Companies Profiled: 500

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry

  1. Introduction to the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry
  2. Post-Coronavirus Comments on the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry
  3. Hot Fields Within Computers, Hardware & Software Include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT)
  4. Supercomputing Hits 1,194 Petaflops/ IBM’s Watson Expands Commercial Applications for Big Data
  5. Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
  6. Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
  7. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth, Including the Internet of Things (IoT)
  8. Global Internet Market Tops 5.40 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
  9. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
  10. Streaming Apps Take Over TVs, Leading to Cord Cutting/Subscription Losses for Cable and Satellite
  11. Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Data at an Accelerating Pace
  12. Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
  13. Chips Built with Low Nanometer, High Density Design/Semiconductor Manufacturing Booms/Faster Chips Power Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  14. Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
  15. Voice, Face & Image Recognition Changes the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  16. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
  17. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies
  18. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
  19. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
  20. IT Consulting/Software Consulting/ Computer Operations Consulting
  21. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Technologies Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
  22. The Future: Pervasive Computing and Complete Mobility Will Be Standard/Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Boost Nearly all Sectors

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Statistics

  1. Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. Internet Access Technologies Compared
  3. U.S. Computer Software & Related Services Quarterly Revenue: Q4 2022-Q3 2023
  4. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2017-2022
  5. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2016-2021
  6. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2017- First Half 2023
  7. Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories & Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2016-September 2023
  8. Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2017- 2022
  9. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2018-2023
  10. Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2018-October 2023

Plunkett’s deep industry revenues forecasting and market sizing are now available via Eagle Alpha’s state-of-the-art system and proprietary Storefront engineered for investment professionals and asset managers,

HOUSTON, Texas, February 13, 2024

Plunkett Research® announced today that its vital time-series Industries Forecasts Dataset is now available through Eagle Alpha on a global basis.  Hedge funds, asset managers, private equity professionals and other investors will enjoy rapid access to this dataset through Plunkett Research’s convenient Storefront, with the ability to set up trial usage, access a DDQ (due diligence questionnaire) and study use cases.  The dataset is delivered via AWS S3 and updated on a regular basis.

Jack Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, Ltd., said “The alternative data market is growing substantially every year on a worldwide basis. We’re excited to work with the top platform in this field, Eagle Alpha, to provide our highly regarded industry and economic forecasting tool as a downloadable dataset.”  The data is mapped to thousands of tickers and PermIDs and includes point-in-time back testing data.  Investment professionals can learn more about this dataset at our Storefront on Eagle Alpha: https://app.eaglealpha.com/storefronts/plunkett_research_ltd

This dataset is a vital resource for:

  1. analyzing industry sector growth potential
  2. analyzing sector growth records by year and back testing against sector histories
  3. utilizing forecasts of future sector sizing

For 500+ vital U.S. sectors, sorted by NAIC industry code, Plunkett provides unique estimated growth rates, market sizing, employment, number of establishments, revenues per employee and other vital metrics—current, historic and forecasted.   This includes proprietary data, generated and estimated by in-house algorithms in tandem with human input from Plunkett’s analysts.

  • Total Market Sizing (revenues, industry-specific) Estimates
  • Historical, 8 Years
  • Forecasts, 8 Future Years
  • Employee Counts (industry-specific) —current, historical, and future years forecast
  • Establishments Count s(industry-specific) 
  • Average Revenues per Employee (industry-specific)

About Plunkett Research®, Ltd.: Plunkett has unique capabilities for creating industry data and analysis and has been conducting industry and business research for more than 30 years.  Plunkett’s access to hundreds of industry tables from its own data sets, along with its databases of public and private company information, industry trends analysis and other resources, have been utilized fully in preparing this dataset.  Plunkett also provides online database subscriptions and custom market research services for some of the world’s leading organizations.  See https://www.plunkettresearch.com/datasets-downloads-for-hedge-funds-and-analysts/  

About Eagle Alpha: Established in 2012, Eagle Alpha is a pioneer in connecting the universe of alternative data.  First adopted by alpha-seeking hedge funds over 10 years ago, alternative data is now being sought for use in the wider asset management space, as well as the private equity and corporate verticals.  Eagle Alpha was one of the first companies to recognize the value from these new data sources and has been investing in educating and connecting alternative data vendors and buyers since 2012, in the process building trusted relationships with both sides of this market.  See www.eaglealpha.com.

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For investment analysts and management consultants, this development means that Plunkett Research’s deep industry analytics and corporate benchmarks will be discoverable and available on-the-fly via AlphaSense’s state-of-the-art AI-enabled search. 

HOUSTON, Texas, February 28, 2024 

Plunkett Research ® announced today that two of its professional-level reports series are now available through AlphaSense on a global basis. These report series include the following: 

  1. Plunkett’s Industry Analytics provide unique, industry-specific data covering 500 of the largest and most vital U.S. industries, searchable by NAIC code and by industry description, including:   
  • Comprehensive overview of each leading industry’s financial results, ratios, vital statistics and metrics in one package. 
  • Comparisons of deep financials of the leading companies within an industry,  
  • Historical industry data going back 8 years for key figures including revenues, enterprises and sales per employee. 
  • Current and projected revenues, including forecasts for 8 years into the future. 
  1. Plunkett’s Corporate Benchmarks provide vital financial data, benchmarking and financial analysis for each U.S. corporation of your choice.  Included are comparisons and benchmarks of your target company’s financial averages to its industry and to each of its top competitors, on a multi-year basis.  This data saves the user countless hours of research while providing extremely valuable insights.  The data is discoverable and searchable by ticker symbol and company name.  Data includes comparative Financial Benchmarks for the Subject Company by Industry Averages in a 6-year time series: 
  • Detailed table of companies used in computing these averages. 
  • Income statement averages. 
  • Balance sheet averages. 
  • Cash flow averages. 
  • Industry revenues, employee count and growth rate (table). 
  • Top U.S. companies within the industry, by revenues (table). 
  • Industry revenues, history and forecast, with CAGR (table and chart). 

About Plunkett Research®, Ltd.: Plunkett has unique capabilities for creating industry data and analysis and has been conducting industry and business research for more than 30 years.  Plunkett’s access to hundreds of industry tables from its own data sets, along with its databases of public and private company information, industry trends analysis and other resources, have been utilized fully in preparing these reports.  Plunkett also provides Plunkett Research Online database subscriptions, custom market research services, industry almanacs and downloadable datasets for use by hedge funds and investment companies.  See www.plunkettresearch.com.  

##### Contact: info@plunkettresearch.com 

February 19, 2024

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Industry.  (Plunkett’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry Almanac 2024, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=artificial-intelligence-ai-machine-learning-industry-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 594

Statistical Tables Provided: 9

Companies Profiled: 400

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry

  1. Introduction to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry
  2. A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the State of the Industry Today
  3. The Pros & Cons of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
  4. Voice, Face & Image Recognition Change the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  5. OpenAI (ChatGPT), StabilityAI, Anthropic (Claude) and Others Launch Impressive Tools that Generate Text, Art, Code and Smart ChatBots
  6. Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Create Privacy and Security Issues
  7. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
  8. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Intelligent Transportation (ITS) and Real Time Traffic Information
  9. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide
  10. Insurance Underwriting Uses Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Policy Holders Allow Their Habits to Be Tracked for Lower Insurance Rates
  11. Financial Technology (FinTech) Enables Online Payments, Lending, Insurance and Robo Advisors
  12. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enables Life Insurance Underwriting
  13. Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Revolutionize Supply Chain and Logistics Systems
  14. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
  15. Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  16. Service Robots Are Applied in a Variety of Industries/Rapid Growth in Robotics for Warehousing and Logistics
  17. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Is Replacing Human Workers
  18. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
  19. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Technologies Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
  20. Hot Fields Within Computers, Hardware & Software Include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT)
  21. Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
  22. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powers Hedge Fund Investment Strategies
  23. Pharmaceutical R&D Improves with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  24. Chips Built with Low Nanometer, High Density Design/Semiconductor Manufacturing Booms/Faster Chips Power Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  25. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enables Efficiencies and Accelerated Innovation in R&D
  26. AI Profoundly Impacts the Entertainment Industry

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry Statistics

  1. Artificial Intelligence Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. U.S. InfoTech Industry Quarterly Revenue Q4 2022-Q3 2023
  3. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2017-2022
  4. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Selected Expenses: 2017-2022
  5. Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue & Expenses: 2017-2022
  6. Research Funding for Computer and Information Science Engineering, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years 2022-2024
  7. Internet Access Technologies Compared
  8. Artificial Intelligence Related Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2018-September 2023
  9. Artificial Intelligence Related Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, U.S.: May 2022

February 09, 2024

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on American Employers: Mid-Size Firms.  (Plunkett’s Companion to The Almanac of American Employers 2024, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=mid-size-employers-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete report by Plunkett Research analyzing both America’s top mid-size corporate employers (those with 100 to 2,500 employees) and the major trends sweeping through business and the economy that affect job seekers of all types.  PLUNKETT’S COMPANION TO THE ALMANAC OF AMERICAN EMPLOYERS: MID-SIZE FIRMS is the premier guide to the most successful, fastest-growing mid-sized employers in the nation, their employment practices, benefits and financial performance.

Key Features:

  • Job market trends analysis, data, and competitive intelligence
  • Employment forecasts and statistics
  • Important Contacts for Job Seekers
  • In-Depth Profiles of 500 leading mid-size employers

Pages: 606

Statistical Tables Provided: 9

Companies Profiled: 500

Geographic Focus: U.S.

Price: $399.99

Gather Key Insights, Such As:

  • How is each industry evolving?
  • How is employment being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing?
  • 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?

Plunkett’s Companion to the Almanac of American Employers: Mid-Size Firms and the related online Mid-Size Employers Research Center are designed to be time-saving business tools for job seekers, marketers, sales directors, consultants, and strategists seeking to understand vibrant, mid-size American corporate employers.  It will also be of great use to placement, recruiting and human resources professionals, as well as professionals working in economic development, lending, and media.  This feature rich almanac includes:

Contents, Statistics and Analysis Include:

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting Job Seekers

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

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Statistics

  1. U.S. Employment Statistics Overview: 2022-2023
  2. U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1998-August 2023
  3. Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2012, 2022 & Projected 2032
  4. Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: Aug. 2022 vs. Aug. 2023
  5. U.S. Labor Force Ages 16 to 24 Years Old by School Enrollment, Educational Attainment, Sex, Race & Ethnicity: October 2022
  6. Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2022
  7. Top 30 U.S. Fastest Growing Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2022-2032
  8. Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2022-2032
  9. Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2022-2032

February 06, 2024

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry.  (Plunkett’s Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry Almanac 2024, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=entertainment-media-publishing-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 552

Statistical Tables Provided: 16

Companies Profiled: 400

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry

  1. Introduction to the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry
  2. Streaming Apps Take Over TVs, Leading to Cord Cutting/Subscription Losses for Cable and Satellite
  3. Online (Cloud Gaming) & Mobile Games Compete with Consoles
  4. DVR Market Evolves/Time-Shifting Hurts Advertisers
  5. Pandora and Spotify Lead in Streaming Music Via Internet Radio but Face Challenge from Apple Music/SiriusXM Tops 33.97 Million Subscribers
  6. New Video Game Console Technologies and Features Boost Sales
  7. Telecom Companies, Including AT&T and Verizon, Compete Fiercely Against Cable in the TV, Internet and Telephone Market
  8. Television Ads Evolve to Face New Challenges, Formats and Online Competitors
  9. Movie Attendance Rebounds/Film Studios Release Quickly to Streaming Services
  10. Global Internet Market Tops 5.40 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
  11. Entertainment-Based Retailing, including Power Towns
  12. Newspapers and Magazines Rely on Digital Editions and Apps
  13. Virtual Worlds Provide Revenue for Games Publishers
  14. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities in the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
  15. The Metaverse Has Difficulties Gaining Steam
  16. Global Mobile Apps Revenues Hit $171 Billion Yearly
  17. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems
  18. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
  19. Overview of the Electronic Games Industry
  20. AI Profoundly Impacts the Entertainment Industry
  21. The Future of Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry: Disruption, Portability and Consumer Control

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry Statistics

  1. Entertainment & Media Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. Estimated U.S. Information & Entertainment Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2017- Q3 2022
  3. Estimated U.S. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Services Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2017-Q2 2022
  4. Personal Consumption Expenditures for Recreation, U.S.: Selected Years, 2015-2022
  5. Newspaper Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
  6. Periodical Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
  7. Book Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue, Inventories & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
  8. Motion Picture & Video Industries: Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2017-2022
  9. Sound Recording Industries: Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2017-2022
  10. Radio Networks & Radio Stations: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
  11. Television Broadcasting: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
  12. Cable & Other Subscription Programming: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
  13. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
  14. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2019-2024
  15. Employment & Earnings in Selected Entertainment & Media Occupations, U.S.: May 2022
  16. Employment in Selected Information & Entertainment Industries, U.S.: 2018-September 2023

January 31, 2024

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Investment & Securities Industry.  (Plunkett’s Investment & Securities Industry Almanac 2024, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=investment-asset-management-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Investment & Securities Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 588

Statistical Tables Provided: 8

Companies Profiled: 400

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Investment & Securities Industry.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends in the Investment & Securities Industry

  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. Non-Banking Alternatives Grow in Lending and Crowdfunding
  4. Investment Market Evolves in China
  5. Aging Populations, Baby Boomers Create Opportunities/U.S. Pension Accounts Top $36.7 Trillion
  6. Employers Make 401(k) Enrollment Automatic
  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 Also Provide Storefront Locations/Trades Are Free
  10. Hedge Funds Play a Major Role in Financial Markets Including Derivatives, Lending and Insurance/Quantitative Analysis Widely Adopted
  11. Private Equity Funds and Venture Capital Funds Attract Major Investors
  12. Annuity Account Managers Create New Product Strategies
  13. Stock Exchanges Evolve/High Speed Technologies Force Massive Changes
  14. Financial Technology (FinTech) Enables Online Payments, Lending, Insurance and Robo Advisors
  15. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Power Investment Strategies
  16. Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Explained
  17. Investment Product Facts

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Investment & Securities Industry Statistics

  1. Investment & Securities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. Sales, Profits & Stockholders’ Equity, All Manufacturing Corporations, U.S.: 1990-Q2 2023
  3. Estimated Ownership of U.S. Treasury Securities: 2015-2023
  4. Public Debt Securities Held by Private Investors, U.S.: 1985-June 2023
  5. Average Interest Rates of 3-Month & 10-Year U.S. Treasuries: 1990-2023
  6. Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2023
  7. Employment in the Investment & Securities Industry, U.S.: 2017- September 2023
  8. Securities, Commodity Contracts & Other Financial Investment Activities, Estimated Revenue for Employer Firms, U.S.: 2018-2023

January 12, 2024

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry.  (Plunkett’s Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Almanac 2024 https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=solar-power-wind-power-renewable-energy-industry-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 408

Statistical Tables Provided: 19

Companies Profiled: 250

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry

  1. Introduction
  2. Solar Installations Boom Due to Government Incentives, Tax Credits and Lower Costs
  3. Photovoltaic Technologies, Thin Film Solar and Solar Panel Efficiency
  4. Utility Scale Solar Power Plants
  5. Space Power
  6. Wind Power, Including Offshore
  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 Expired
  11. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
  12. Tidal Power
  13. Green Hydrogen Draws Major Investment and Development
  14. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act Creates Massive Tax Credits in the U.S.
  15. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continue/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
  16. Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) See Massive New Investments by Auto Makers
  17. Major Technology Research in Batteries/Massive Investments in Battery Factories and Power Storage
  18. Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
  19. Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
  20. Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted/Massive Utilities Investment Needed
  21. Storage Battery Technologies and Installations Boom Worldwide
  22. Safer Nuclear Power Plants Under Construction in Many Nations/Small Modular Nuclear (SMR) May Lower Costs
  23. Nuclear Fusion Technologies Might Create Unlimited, Emission-Free Power
  24. New Display Technologies with PLEDs
  25. Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
  26. Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
  27. Lower Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Reductions
  28. The Future of Solar, Wind and Renewable Energy

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following 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. Biomass Energy Resource Hierarchy
  5. Comparison of Alternative Fuels with Gasoline & Diesel
  6. World Total Primary Energy Consumption by Region: 2018-2050
  7. Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2022-2050
  8. Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2022
  9. Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2022
  10. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1990-September 2023
  11. Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2022
  12. U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2016 vs. 2022
  13. Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1990- July 2023
  14. Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2002- July 2023
  15. Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2022
  16. Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 1st Quarter 2023
  17. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2022-2024
  18. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2022-2024

What You get

Complete data and market research for the industry(s) of your choice, including:

  • Market Research
  • Technologies Analysis
  • Business Intelligence and “hard-to-find” facts
  • Key Industry Associations (with contact information)
  • Corporate Executive Contracts
  • Industry Glossary
  • Data Export Tools
  • Top Companies Data