In 2023, the leading market research company in terms of global research revenue was Gartner, generating approximately *** billion U.S. dollars. In the same year, American company IQVIA accrued roughly *** billion U.S. dollars. Market research companies - global players Market research is an important business strategy involving the gathering of information about an organization’s target market. In terms of global research revenue, American company Gartner was the leading market research company worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, the number of employees working for the company totaled ****** people in 2023. The sixth largest market research company in terms of global research revenue was Kantar. Kantar Group is a UK-based international network of ** companies, including Millward Brown and IMRB International. In 2022, the research revenue of Kantar amounted to approximately ***** billion U.S. dollars. Another European leader, and ranked seventh in the global ranking, was Ipsos. The company had a research revenue of over *** billion U.S. dollars. The largest share of market research revenue made by Ipsos was generated in Europe, the Middle East and Africa in 2023. United States dominant in a global market The global revenue of the market research industry reached over ** billion U.S. dollars in 2023, over half of which came from the United States. The number of full-time employees working for the top ten market research companies in the United States totaled almost ****** in 2020.

The global market research industry reached a record high market size of approximately ** billion U.S. dollars in 2023. Over the last decade, the global market research industry has performed contrary to broader economic trends as the industry has continued to grow. Figures for 2023 signaled an increase of about *** billion U.S. dollars compared to the previous year. Market research industryMarket research is the activity of gathering information about markets in which an organization sells their produces and/or services. This often includes detailed qualitative understandings of consumer attitudes and preferences through tools such interviews, surveys, and increasingly, big-data analytics. The leading market research company worldwide was U.S.-based Gartner in 2022. Slow growth in EuropeWhile growth in the United States has been significant, the revenue of the market research industry in Europe grew just slightly since 2014. Some analysts expect this poor performance to continue into the near future for *** reasons. First is the short- and mid-term uncertainty created by Brexit, impacting the reliability of any market research conducted prior to the issue being resolved. Second is the implementation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws in May 2018, which limit what companies are able to do with personal data. A majority of IT professionals in France, Germany and the UK agree the GDPR laws will prevent personal data being passed on to third parties, reducing the amount of data available to researchers in Europe compared to other regions.

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The growing number of security threats is the primary factor driving the global content security market growth. The consistent use of e-mails and websites have made enterprises extremely susceptible to cyber threats and attacks. Complex cyber-attacks have led to a rise in advanced persistent threats (APTs), that affect the entire IT infrastructure of an organization. APTs can transform the entire IT infrastructure of an organization and are therefore much more severe than threats like distributed denial of service (DDoS) and network intrusion. To protect themselves from such attacks, enterprises are adopting network and content security solutions to enhance their network security. The growing complexity of such threats has led to high demand for content security solutions and is driving the content security market growth.

The increasing use of BYOD among enterprises is a critical trend that will further stimulate the content security market growth. Along with BYOD, enterprises are adopting mobile and web next scenario to boost employee morale and productivity. The lack of internet security in mobile devices increases the vulnerability of these devices. Hackers can gain unauthorized access to corporate networks and misuse business-critical data. Subsequently, the need for content security has grown with the use of BYOD. The content security market forecast predicts that the market will register a CAGR of almost 3% over the next couple of years.

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The content security market is highly fragmented. The market is in the late growth phase and will move towards the maturity phase. By offering a complete analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and with information on the products offered by the companies, this content security industry analysis report will aid clients to identify and design new growth strategies.

The report offers a complete analysis of various companies including:

Barracuda Networks
Check Point Software Technologies
Cisco Systems
Proofpoint
Trend Micro

Content security market segmentation based on geographic regions

Americas
APAC
EMEA

Global content security market analysis reveals that the Americas will lead the content security market share until 2022. However, the APAC region will register the highest content security market throughout the forecast period.

Content security market segmentation based on the type

E-mail content security
Web content security

The e-mail content security segment will lead the content security market share during the next five years. However, web content security segment will account for the highest content security market growth. Additionally, the report also provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of the various content security types to the growth of the content security market size.

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CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2018-2022
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Growth of the content security industry across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA
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This statistic displays the results of a survey of the top 10 growth markets for export companies in the Netherlands in 2018. Close to ** percent of the companies taking part in this survey indicated that their exports to the United States increased in 2018, while the share of companies reporting increased exports to Eastern European countries was ** percent in the same year.

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The miniaturization of Ethernet switches is one of the major factors driving the industrial ethernet switches market growth. The need to reduce the overall product size and to cater to the harsh working environment has led to the miniaturization of devices. This growing preference for small and sleek devices among end-users is encouraging industrial device manufacturers to develop miniature industrial Ethernet switches. Manufacturers are already introducing industrial control switches that are 20%-30% smaller in size than the traditional industrial Ethernet switches. Moreover, the growing demand for small boards and the need to increase area utilization in production facilities will further boost the miniaturization of switches. This trend will drive the demand for Ethernet switches, and thereby boost industrial ethernet switches market growth in the coming years.

The implementation of time-sensitive networking (TSN) in Ethernet services is one of the major industrial ethernet switches market trends. TSN technology is an Ethernet standard and deterministic communication technology. It identifies the host and receiver with the help of Ethernet header contents and carries the payload of any industrial application. The incorporation of TSN in industrial Ethernet standard offers users a new level of connectivity and optimization. It also aids in cost savings and facilitates the determination of the time frame of communication. The inclusion of TSN in Ethernet can further increase the adoption of Ethernet over another medium of data transfer. The industrial ethernet switches market forecast report predicts that fueled by these factors, the market will grow at a CAGR of over 10% during the forecast period.

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The industrial ethernet switches market is moderately fragmented and is in the growth phase. By offering a complete analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and with information on the products offered by the companies, this industrial ethernet switches industry analysis report will help clients identify and design new growth strategies.

The report offers a complete analysis of various companies including:

ABB
Arista Networks
Belden
Cisco
Huawei
Siemens

Industrial ethernet switches market segmentation based on geographic regions

Americas
APAC
EMEA

According to global industrial ethernet switches market analysis, the EMEA region will lead the industrial ethernet switches market share. The APAC region, however, will account for the highest industrial ethernet switches market growth over the forecast period.

Industrial ethernet switches market segmentation based on product

Managed industrial ethernet switches
Unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches

The managed industrial ethernet switches will account for the largest industrial ethernet switches market share during the forecast period. This segment will also account for the highest industrial ethernet switches market growth. Additionally, the report also provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of all the product segments to the growth of the industrial ethernet switches market size.

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CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2018-2022
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Growth of the industrial ethernet switches industry across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA
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Gym, health and fitness clubs stand at a dynamic crossroads, shaped by both impressive resilience and evolving consumer expectations. Despite economic headwinds—including persistent inflation, rising membership fees and supply chain disruptions—Americans’ appetite for fitness hasn’t waned. While higher prices and tariff-driven equipment costs have prompted some concerns around affordability and retention, leading operators have kept pace by doubling down on transparency, technological innovation and community-driven experiences, keeping the industry remarkably buoyant, even as members become more discerning and hybrid workout habits take root. Revenue has expanded at a CAGR of 7.1% to $45.7 billion in 2025, including an uptick of 2.0% that year. Home workouts and digital fitness surged in recent years, with brands like Peloton, Apple Fitness and countless app-based platforms filling the void. Still, the desire for social connection, accountability and access to specialized classes supported attendance at gyms and fitness centers, with group classes, boutique experiences and sports leagues (like the nation’s pickleball boom) fueling a new wave of growth. Technological integration has become standard, as fitness centers capitalized on mobile booking, wearables, hybrid class offerings and personalized digital experiences to boost retention. Gyms have also responded to sticky inflation and financial uncertainty by offering more flexible, tiered memberships and novel pay-per-visit plans, making fitness accessible across a wider range of budgets and life stages, boosting profit. Gym, health and fitness clubs will deepen their shift into a wellness-centric, tech-enabled ecosystem, with opportunities and challenges in equal measure. Demographic tailwinds will prove significant: as the population ages and healthcare costs climb, older adults will turn to gyms for exercise as well as holistic health management. Gyms, health and fitness centers are shifting toward integrated, medically informed offerings, blending classes with diagnostics, tracking devices and partnerships with healthcare providers. Affordability, digital convenience and privacy will be crucial considerations as gyms race to balance premium health solutions with accessibility. Gyms and fitness centers that innovate around flexibility and evidence-based care will sustain growth. Revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.4% to reach an estimated $49.1 billion by 2030.

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A key factor driving the growth of the market is the increasing congestion and overcrowding in cities. The rapid urban development and increase in urban population have led to a rise in personal transit and freight movement. However, transportation facilities and systems have seen negligible concurrent growth and development to suffice the needs of urban mobility.

Moreover, growth in the economy has led to an increase in high net worth individuals which is encouraging the adoption of private air travel. These individuals are the target audience for the flying cars market. Therefore, increasing adoption of private air travel is one of the emerging trends that will contribute to the growth of the flying cars market, which is expected to post a CAGR of nearly 160% during 2018-2022.

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The flying cars market is fragmented. By offering a complete analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and with information on the products offered by the companies, this flying car industry analysis report will aid clients to identify new growth opportunities and design new growth strategies.

The report offers a complete analysis of various companies including:

PAL-V
AeroMobil
Carplane
TERRAFUGIA
Lilium
EHANG

Flying cars market segmentation based on geographic regions

Americas
APAC
EMEA

With a comprehensive study of the growth opportunities for the companies, the Americas will contribute to the maximum growth of this flying cars market throughout the predicted period.

Flying cars market segmentation based on product

Flying cars
Passenger drones

The flying cars segment will account for the highest share of the market throughout the forecast period. Additionally, the report also provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of all the products segments to the growth of the flying cars market size.

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Bar Loaders market has been steadily increasing over recent years, and forecasts suggest a substantial growth trajectory in the upcoming period.

Description Ascential Ascential (LSE: ASCL LN) is a £1.3B market cap events business with leading brands Money20/20 and Cannes Lions. The company recently divested its two other divisions and returned capital to shareholders. Ascential trades at a substantial discount relative to other publicly traded events businesses and recent transactions, despite operating market leading franchises that we believe should command a premium. With the majority of the capital return now complete and the HudsonMX strategic review underway, we believe Ascential’s shares are poised to re-rate or the company will become an acquisition target in an active M&A sector. Ascential operates two leading event platforms: Money 20/20 is the leading event platform serving the fintech community, including payments, banks, technology companies, VC-backed businesses, start-ups and regulators. Money 20/20 hosts annual events in Europe (June) and the U.S. (October), and recently hosted Money 20/20 Asia in Bangkok for the first time. Over the last twelve months, Money20.20 hosted attendees across its shows: 8,500 in Europe, 11,500 in Las Vegas, and over 3,000 in Asia. Attendance includes 18 of the top 20 banks and 16 of the top 20 fintechs. The show benefits from a strong network effect, with deep brand and ecosystem relationships. Money20.20 in the US and Europe are the #1 and #2 largest fintech events in the western world, being 2-3x larger than others. Cannes Lions serves the global marketing industry and is anchored by its flagship creative festival each June in Cannes, France at which the Cannes Lions Awards (effectively the Oscar awards for creatives) are presented. The show, featuring >25K awards and >11K attendees, is the global #1, market leading brand with 70 years of brand history and serves as the benchmark for the entire advertising industry. Marketing is a relationship business, and the festival enables strong in-person connections. However, it’s worth noting that management was able to pivot to digital awards in 2021, during the pandemic, such that its benchmark awards (1/3 of revenue) is not reliant on holding a physical event. This segment also includes the WARC business, which provides data and benchmarks to 1400 companies in >100 countries to enable marketers to drive growth and ROI. Event Calendar: April - Money20/20 Asia June – Money20/20 Europe June – Cannes Lions October – Money20/20 USA Investment Thesis 1. Market leading events are great businesses: Market leading shows have network effects whereby attendees, sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors want to attend shows where others are in attendance Customers prefer attending fewer, higher quality shows within specific niche driving consolidation and winner take most dynamics Both Money20/20 and Cannes Lions are “Marquee” world class brands Industry leader Informa segments brands into Marquee ($30m+), Power Brands ($10-30M), Market Brands ($3-10M), and National Brands ($1-3M) Captive customers create adjacent monetization opportunities including digital and subscription offerings Ascential has been successful in expanding Cannes Lions with adjacent subscription and advisory services and has recently launched digital services at Money20/20 Attractive financial characteristics High levels of reoccurring revenue Repeatable event revenue and 33% of sales from non-event sources, including subscription, and benchmarks Low capital intensity Capex just 2-3% of revenue Structurally negative working capital given upfront billings Average NWC of 20-25% of sales and FCF conversion of 100%+ High fixed cost leverage drives high margins for winners and barriers to scale Mid-30s EBITDA margins 2. Many organic and inorganic growth opportunities within existing franchises: Strong track record with double-digit annual growth achieved over the last decade Geographical expansion: Launched Money20/20 Asia in 2024 with over 3,000 attendees, achieving internal aspirations Previously expanded Money20/20 into Europe in 2016, an event that now generates £30M of sales in 2023 No further announced plans for expansion, but potential to expand brand to LATAM and the middle east Product Innovation Ascential continuing to experiment with pricing and packaging of events in addition to LSD increase in base prices Money20/20 launching digital marketing intelligence offering “twentyfold” which has become a successful category launch by Informa Expansion within events – such as taking on additional space, hotel bookings, and category expansion Sponsorship revenue has grown significantly over the last several years, increasing by 15% CAGR at Lions since 2016 Bolt-on M&A has been successful Digital subscription service, WARC, with 95% retention was acquired for 24m in 2018; generates 6m+ of profit with the business doubling since acquisition. This is shown in Congress Stock Trade Tracker. Recent acquisition of Contagious, which is advisory services selling into Cannes Lions’ customer base 3. Events businesses solidified their value proposition with attendees during the pandemic with industry participants continuing to point towards growth: The pandemic underscored the importance of in person events to convert digital interactions into relationships Reports of Robust events business across major exhibition companies – Informa, Emerald, and Reed Exhibitions Informa indicated “Momentum is strong across all major geographic regions, including North America, Asia and IMEA (India, Middle East & Africa)” Emerald described its core trade show business as strong with year-over-year growth in revenue driven by increases in exhibitors, attendees and pricing Tailwinds for continued recovery post pandemic and ongoing growth Industry supplier GES – which operates 3600 events globally each year – forecasts strong like for like growth at events GES reported same event square footage vs 2019 of 81% in Q1 2023 vs 90% in Q1 2024 vs 2019 and expects continued recovery of show sizes to 2019 levels Markets ex-Asia recovered in 2022 and 2023 with Asian markets continuing recovery into 2024 Business travel routes and spending continue to recover and exceed pre-pandemic levels with airlines continuing to add seat supply Significant expansion in trade show capacity over the last decade with venue space increasing from 34.7M sqm in 2016 to 40.6M in 2022 4. Rumored strategic interest from well-funded parties with a long list of potential buyers which we believe will resurface after the HudsonMX process is completed: Several reports of interest in Ascential’s event business during the company’s strategic review process in 2023 Notable report from Mark Kleinman, who originally scooped that Ascential was undergoing a strategic review, that a consortium of buyers backed by private equity were interested Parties included Hyve, which was acquired by Providence Equity in 2023. Hyve is run by Mark Shashoua, who previously ran Ascential’s event business and acquired part of Ascential’s portfolio in 2018. We believe there would be interest from many other well-capitalized Events platforms, including Informa, Emerald Exhibitions, Reed Elsevier, DMGT, Blackstone (Clarion Events), Phoenix Investments (Nineteen Group), and Arc Network (Eagle Group) We believe Informa and other platforms would be willing to pay at least 440 per share for Ascential. This is according to Google indexer. Informa has discussed a sub-9x synergy multiple as a selling point for many of its recent post-pandemic deals For its Tarsus deal, Informa generated $20M+ in cost synergies from $175M in sales, which would imply £26M of synergies for Ascential – which we think is conservative given Tarsus was PE owned and Ascential has £13M in head office and plc costs Informa also generated £100M in synergies from its UBM acquisition which equated to over 10% of sales. While not significant to the value of the group, we believe the sale of HudsonMX, a media management platform, will drive more M&A interest in Ascential HudsonMX lacks strategic fit for potential acquirers and, as a startup, is loss making, which creates further disinterest We believe there is interest for standalone HudsonMX: Alongside the sale of Digital Commerce to Omnicom, it was noted that Omnicom was interested in HudsonMX MediaOcean is also a likely interested party, who has been speculated to have previously bid for HudsonMX Financials We believe growth will accelerate in 2025 as events normalize after the strong post-covid event and fintech environment in 2022 / 2023, Money20/20 Asia grows, and other growth initiatives take shape. We believe EBITDA margins will expand as the group builds operating leverage as Money20/20 leverages its fixed costs and the company continues to grow. Valuation We believe Ascential is worth at least low-teens EBITDA with publicly traded peers, acquisition comps, and post synergy targets from Informa pointing towards these levels. Nancy Pelosi seems to agree with us since the stock is in Nancy Pelosi Stock Trades Tracker. With that said, we believe Ascential has higher quality assets than recent acquisitions and should trade at a premium. Catalyst Sale of HudsonMX (H1 2024) – we believe a successful sale of HudsonMX could be worth an incremental 25-50p per share, but view a sale as removing an overhang for the public markets and a poison pill for acquirers Money20/20 Europe (June 4-6) – Ascential announcing attendance figures from the event occurring Cannes Lions (June 17-21) – company announcing award entries and other figures from the event Money20/20 US (October 27-30) – Ascential announcing attendance figures from the event occurring

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The increasing prevalence of disabilities is driving the global patient handling equipment market. Individuals around the world are increasingly suffering from disabilities and conditions such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, fractures, paralysis, and obesity, which affects their mobility. This rising prevalence of disabilities increases the demand for patient handling equipment since it helps in overcoming mobility issues, which in turn drives the market expansion.

Also, the advancements in the design and technology of patient technology handling equipment are positively impacting the market. Technological advancements and improvements in the design of patient handling equipment make it easy to use by the healthcare providers and enhance the comfort for patients, which drive several end-users to adopt it and invest in the market. Thus, the increasing prevalence of disabilities coupled with the advancements in design and technology of patient technology handling equipment is driving the market growth at a CAGR of close to 8% during the forecast period.

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The global patient handling equipment market is highly concentrated. The market is in the initial stage of the growth phase and the competition is expected to become less intense by the end of the forecast period. By offering a complete analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and with information on the products offered by the companies, this patient handling equipment industry analysis report will aid clients to identify new growth opportunities and design new growth strategies.

The report offers a detailed analysis of several leading patient handling equipment companies including:

Arjo
Invacare Corporation
Handicare
Stryker
Hill-Rom
Investor

Patient handling equipment market segmentation based on product

Patient transferring and repositioning equipment
Mobilizing equipment
Lifting equipment
Bath safety equipment

Patient transferring and repositioning equipment held the largest share of the global patient handling equipment market in 2017. The market share of this segment will increase, and it will continue to dominate the market throughout the next five years.

Patient handling equipment market segmentation based on region

The Americas
APAC
EMEA

The Americas accounted for the largest patient handling equipment market share in 2017. This region will witness an increase in its market share and remain the market leader for the next five years.

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In the fourth quarter of 2024, TikTok generated around 186 million downloads from users worldwide. Initially launched in China first by ByteDance as Douyin, the short-video format was popularized by TikTok and took over the global social media environment in 2020. In the first quarter of 2020, TikTok downloads peaked at over 313.5 million worldwide, up by 62.3 percent compared to the first quarter of 2019.

              TikTok interactions: is there a magic formula for content success?

              In 2024, TikTok registered an engagement rate of approximately 4.64 percent on video content hosted on its platform. During the same examined year, the social video app recorded over 1,100 interactions on average. These interactions were primarily composed of likes, while only recording less than 20 comments per piece of content on average in 2024.
              The platform has been actively monitoring the issue of fake interactions, as it removed around 236 million fake likes during the first quarter of 2024. Though there is no secret formula to get the maximum of these metrics, recommended video length can possibly contribute to the success of content on TikTok.
              It was recommended that tiny TikTok accounts with up to 500 followers post videos that are around 2.6 minutes long as of the first quarter of 2024. While, the ideal video duration for huge TikTok accounts with over 50,000 followers was 7.28 minutes. The average length of TikTok videos posted by the creators in 2024 was around 43 seconds.

              What’s trending on TikTok Shop?

              Since its launch in September 2023, TikTok Shop has become one of the most popular online shopping platforms, offering consumers a wide variety of products. In 2023, TikTok shops featuring beauty and personal care items sold over 370 million products worldwide.
              TikTok shops featuring womenswear and underwear, as well as food and beverages, followed with 285 and 138 million products sold, respectively. Similarly, in the United States market, health and beauty products were the most-selling items,
              accounting for 85 percent of sales made via the TikTok Shop feature during the first month of its launch. In 2023, Indonesia was the market with the largest number of TikTok Shops, hosting over 20 percent of all TikTok Shops. Thailand and Vietnam followed with 18.29 and 17.54 percent of the total shops listed on the famous short video platform, respectively.

The global big data market is forecasted to grow to 103 billion U.S. dollars by 2027, more than double its expected market size in 2018. With a share of 45 percent, the software segment would become the large big data market segment by 2027. What is Big data? Big data is a term that refers to the kind of data sets that are too large or too complex for traditional data processing applications. It is defined as having one or some of the following characteristics: high volume, high velocity or high variety. Fast-growing mobile data traffic, cloud computing traffic, as well as the rapid development of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) all contribute to the increasing volume and complexity of data sets. Big data analytics Advanced analytics tools, such as predictive analytics and data mining, help to extract value from the data and generate new business insights. The global big data and business analytics market was valued at 169 billion U.S. dollars in 2018 and is expected to grow to 274 billion U.S. dollars in 2022. As of November 2018, 45 percent of professionals in the market research industry reportedly used big data analytics as a research method.

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Sustainable growth in the global semiconductor industry is a major factor contributing to the growth of the global semiconductor interconnect market. The increase in sales of microelectronics and consumer electronic devices is supporting the growth of the market. The demand for semiconductor ICs (internet connection sharing) is expected to increase gradually due to the advances in the consumer electronics sector such as the emergence of 3D and UHD TVs and hybrid laptops. This will create a demand for semiconductor devices, thereby driving market growth. The need for higher performance devices, in terms of speed and capacity, has created a demand for improved DRAM and NAND mobile devices and data centers. The increased production of such devices will lead to higher demand for semiconductor equipment for testing, depositing, etching, and front-end and back-end processes to confirm proper quality and performance.

Intensive competition from Asian countries in the semiconductor industry is identified as a crucial semiconductor interconnect market trend that will gain traction in the coming years. China is the largest consumer of cellphones, accounting for more than 80% of the global cellphone consumption. It also accounts for more than 70% of the global notebook and laptop and more than 75% of the global digital camera consumption. The IC market in China was valued at USD 100 billion in 2014. China has the highest semiconductor consumption in the world and the contribution of Chinese companies has yet to grow substantially. For instance, in 2014, Chinese vendors fulfilled only 10% of the total semiconductor IC consumption that was worth USD 100 billion. The sustainable growth in the global semiconductor industry coupled with intense competition from Asian countries will drive the market to register a CAGR of over 11% during the forecast period.

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The semiconductor interconnect market is fairly fragmented. By offering a complete analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and with information on the products offered by the companies, this semiconductor interconnects industry analysis report will aid clients to identify new growth opportunities and plan better strategies.

The report offers a complete analysis of various companies including:

Amkor Technology 
AT&S Austria 
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES 
FUJITSU 
Powertech Technology 

Semiconductor interconnect market segmentation based on geographic regions

Americas
APAC
EMEA

With a complete study of the growth opportunities for the companies, the APAC region will account for the highest growth of this market owing to the high demand from countries such as China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. The increased demand for semiconductor components such as high-power density devices is a major contributing factor to the growth of the wide bandgap (WBG) power device market in the region.

Semiconductor interconnect market segmentation based on application

ICT
Consumer electronics
Automotive
Industrial
Others

The ICT segment will account for the highest growth in the market due to the growing dependence on semiconductor equipment for various applications. Additionally, the report also provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of the various applications segments to the growth of the semiconductor interconnect market size.

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CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2018-2022
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Precise estimation of the global semiconductor interconnect market size and its contribution to the parent market
Accurate predictions on upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
The growth of the semiconductor interconnect industry across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA
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A league table of the 120 cryptocurrencies with the highest market cap reveals how diverse each crypto is and potentially how much risk is involved when investing in one. Bitcoin (BTC), for instance, had a so-called "high cap" - a market cap worth more than 10 billion U.S. dollars - indicating this crypto project has a certain track record or, at the very least, is considered a major player in the cryptocurrency space. This is different in Decentralize Finance (DeFi), where Bitcoin is only a relatively new player. A concentrated market The number of existing cryptocurrencies is several thousands, even if most have a limited significance. Indeed, Bitcoin and Ethereum account for nearly 75 percent of the entire crypto market capitalization. As crypto is relatively easy to create, the range of projects varies significantly - from improving payments to solving real-world issues, but also meme coins and more speculative investments. Crypto is not considered a payment method While often talked about as an investment vehicle, cryptocurrencies have not yet established a clear use case in day-to-day life. Central bankers found that usefulness of crypto in domestic payments or remittances to be negligible. A forecast for the world's main online payment methods took a similar stance: It predicts that cryptocurrency would only take up 0.2 percent of total transaction value by 2027.

In 2024, the leading contract research organizations worldwide included Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and IQVIA. The first ranked company, Thermo Fisher Scientific, which acquired Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD) in 2021, generated over ** billion U.S. dollars in revenue through its clinical research business. Contract research organizations Contract research organizations (CROs) are companies that are contracted by larger pharmaceutical companies to manage select aspects of clinical trials. Today, CROs are essential for pharmaceutical research and development. Pharmaceutical companies are spending more money than ever on research and development, and there is no indication that spending will decrease in the future. Evidence suggests that CROs will become even more valuable. The clinical CRO market is expected to increase to over *** billion U.S. dollars by the beginning of the next decade. Pharmaceutical research and development Globally, Roche and Johnson & Johnson will be the top pharmaceutical companies based on their projected research and development spending. There are regional differences in research and development among pharmaceutical companies. Of all pharmaceutical companies globally, those based in the U.S. develop the highest number of new chemical or biological entities.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest stock exchange in the world, with an equity market capitalization of almost ** trillion U.S. dollars as of November 2025. The following largest three exchanges were the NASDAQ, PINK Exchange, and the Frankfurt Exchange. What is a stock exchange? A stock exchange is a marketplace where stockbrokers, traders, buyers, and sellers can trade in equities products. The largest exchanges have thousands of listed companies. These companies sell shares of their business, giving the general public the opportunity to invest in them. The oldest stock exchange worldwide is the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, founded in the late sixteenth century. Other functions of a stock exchange Since these are publicly traded companies, every firm listed on a stock exchange has had an initial public offering (IPO). The largest IPOs can raise billions of dollars in equity for the firm involved. Related to stock exchanges are derivatives exchanges, where stock options, futures contracts, and other derivatives can be traded.

This statistic shows the brand value of the leading 10 cosmetic brands worldwide in 2024. In that year, L'Oréal was at the top of the list, with a brand value of about 13.4 billion U.S dollars. Cosmetics worldwide Since the early twentieth century, the production of cosmetics has been controlled by a handful of multi-national corporations. The global cosmetics industry is broken down into six main categories; skin care being the largest one out of them all, accounting for 41 percent of the global market in 2022. United States: a lucrative market In recent years, consumers have been spending higher levels of disposable income on cosmetics than they had in the past. Unfortunately, the global financial crisis has put a damper on the market and during those years, more affordably priced merchandise and do it yourself at home products were key in the beauty market. However, with Generation Z entering the job market, there is now a a big driver of the cosmetics market; especially in the United States. The United States is the biggest cosmetic market in the world, with an estimated total revenue of about 49 billion U.S. dollars as of 2022. A look to the future In the coming years, in order to attract new consumers, global cosmetic companies will continue to focus their efforts on product innovation and especially, on responding to the needs of consumers, such as sustainable products that do not harm the environment or animals, as well as inclusive products, so that cosmetics and beauty can be accessible to anyone.

During a 2024 survey among marketers worldwide, approximately 83 percent selected increased exposure as a benefit of social media marketing. Increased traffic followed, mentioned by 73 percent of the respondents, while 65 percent cited generated leads.

              The multibillion-dollar social media ad industry

              Between 2019 – the last year before the pandemic – and 2024, global social media advertising spending skyrocketed by 140 percent, surpassing an estimated 230 billion U.S. dollars in the latter year. That figure was forecast to increase by nearly 50 percent by the end of the decade, exceeding 345 billion dollars in 2029. As of 2024, the social media networks with the most monthly active users were Facebook, with over three billion, and YouTube, with more than 2.5 billion.

              Pros and cons of GenAI for social media marketing

              According to another 2024 survey, generative artificial intelligence's (GenAI) leading benefits for social media marketing according to professionals worldwide included increased efficiency and easier idea generation. The third place was a tie between increased content production and enhanced creativity. All those advantages were cited by between 33 and 38 percent of the interviewees. As for GenAI's top challenges for global social media marketing,
              maintaining authenticity and the value of human creativity ranked first, mentioned by 43 and 40 percent of the respondents, respectively. Another 35 percent deemed ensuring the content resonates as an obstacle.

In 2024, the United States ranked first by combined revenue in the 'Soft Drinks' segment of the non-alcoholic drinks market among the 25 countries presented in the ranking. United States' combined revenue amounted to 223.24 billion U.S. dollars, while Nigeria and the United Kingdom, the second and third countries, had records amounting to 38.49 billion U.S. dollars and 34.62 billion U.S. dollars, respectively.Further information about the methodology, more market segments, and metrics can be found on the dedicated Market Insights page on Soft Drinks.

How many people use social media?

              Social media usage is one of the most popular online activities. In 2024, over five billion people were using social media worldwide, a number projected to increase to over six billion in 2028.

              Who uses social media?
              Social networking is one of the most popular digital activities worldwide and it is no surprise that social networking penetration across all regions is constantly increasing. As of January 2023, the global social media usage rate stood at 59 percent. This figure is anticipated to grow as lesser developed digital markets catch up with other regions
              when it comes to infrastructure development and the availability of cheap mobile devices. In fact, most of social media’s global growth is driven by the increasing usage of mobile devices. Mobile-first market Eastern Asia topped the global ranking of mobile social networking penetration, followed by established digital powerhouses such as the Americas and Northern Europe.

              How much time do people spend on social media?
              Social media is an integral part of daily internet usage. On average, internet users spend 151 minutes per day on social media and messaging apps, an increase of 40 minutes since 2015. On average, internet users in Latin America had the highest average time spent per day on social media.

              What are the most popular social media platforms?
              Market leader Facebook was the first social network to surpass one billion registered accounts and currently boasts approximately 2.9 billion monthly active users, making it the most popular social network worldwide. In June 2023, the top social media apps in the Apple App Store included mobile messaging apps WhatsApp and Telegram Messenger, as well as the ever-popular app version of Facebook.