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Growth Industries to Buy Shares in 2025: From Travel eSIMs to Airbnb Management 12-18-2024 11:42 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire As 2025 unfolds, the investment landscape resembles a shifting tide, offering windows of opportunity to those ready to navigate its depths. Growth industries are leading the charge, shaping a future defined by innovation, connectivity, and evolving consumer habits. Among these sectors, eSIM technology and Airbnb Management companies have emerged as pivotal players, carving niches that promise lucrative returns for savvy investors. The Digital Era's Disruptors Innovation has always been the lifeblood of economic expansion, and today's disruptors are no different. Technology-driven industries are capturing the imagination-and capital-of investors worldwide. These sectors transcend traditional boundaries, providing solutions to emerging demands while reshaping how society functions. One such transformative technology is the eSIM. Unlike traditional SIM cards, eSIM (embedded SIM) technology allows users to switch carriers and data plans remotely without needing to replace a physical card. This flexibility makes it indispensable for frequent travelers, digital nomads, and businesses with global operations. With the rise of 5G networks and IoT (Internet of Things) applications, the eSIM [ https://simify.com/collections/esim ] market is poised to explode. Analysts predict substantial growth as telecommunications providers, smartphone manufacturers, and tech startups scramble to capitalize on its potential. Investors keen to ride this wave should monitor companies driving innovation in eSIM development and adoption. The technology's applications extend beyond mobile phones, encompassing wearables, automotive systems, and even industrial equipment. The versatility of eSIMs positions them as a cornerstone of the digital economy, offering a compelling case for investment. Hospitality's Renaissance: The Airbnb Effect Another growth industry redefining norms is short-term property rentals, spearheaded by platforms like Airbnb. The meteoric rise of home-sharing has given birth to a new ecosystem of services, particularly Airbnb Management companies [ https://managedbnbs.com.au/ ]. These firms specialize in optimizing property listings, managing bookings, and ensuring seamless guest experiences. They cater to property owners who seek professional assistance to maximize their rental income while minimizing operational burdens. The post-pandemic travel rebound has accelerated demand for short-term rentals. Travelers increasingly favor unique, localized accommodations over conventional hotels. This trend has created a fertile ground for Airbnb Management companies, which leverage technology and market expertise to enhance property visibility and profitability. For investors, the growth trajectory of Airbnb Management companies presents an enticing opportunity. These firms are diversifying their service offerings, integrating AI-driven pricing tools, and expanding their footprints into untapped markets. With the global short-term rental market projected to grow steadily, investment in this sector aligns with broader trends in travel and tourism. Renewable Energy: The Green Gold Rush While digital technologies dominate the spotlight, renewable energy remains an unwavering pillar of growth. The global push for sustainability has catalyzed investments in solar, wind, and hydrogen power. Governments and corporations alike are committing to ambitious carbon neutrality goals, fueling demand for clean energy solutions. Among renewable energy stocks, those involved in advanced battery storage, grid modernization, and green hydrogen production stand out. These subsectors address critical bottlenecks in the transition to renewables, ensuring reliability and scalability. Investors with a long-term perspective may find these areas ripe for exploration, offering a blend of stability and growth potential. Healthcare Innovation: Lifesaving Returns The healthcare sector continues to evolve, driven by breakthroughs in biotechnology, telemedicine, and personalized medicine. Aging populations and rising healthcare needs make this industry a perennial contender for growth. Biotech firms focusing on gene therapy, cancer treatment, and vaccine development are attracting significant investment. Meanwhile, telemedicine platforms are expanding access to healthcare, particularly in underserved regions. As digital health technologies integrate with traditional medical systems, the lines between tech and healthcare are blurring-a dynamic that promises exponential growth. E-Commerce Evolution: Beyond Online Shopping E-commerce has matured from a convenience to a necessity, with platforms diversifying their offerings and reaching new demographics. Beyond traditional retail, niches like direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, subscription services, and social commerce are thriving. Companies that leverage data analytics and AI to personalize customer experiences are leading the charge. Additionally, supply chain innovations, such as automated warehouses and last-mile delivery solutions, are creating efficiencies that benefit both businesses and consumers. Investors can capitalize on this evolution by focusing on companies that blend technology with customer-centric strategies. Tech-Driven Infrastructure: Building the Future The backbone of all these industries lies in infrastructure-both digital and physical. Semiconductor manufacturers, cloud computing providers, and cybersecurity firms are indispensable to the functioning of modern economies. Simultaneously, investments in smart cities and IoT devices are laying the groundwork for a more connected world. These sectors offer growth potential as their applications span industries. For instance, semiconductors power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, while cloud services underpin countless businesses globally. As demand for these technologies escalates, companies operating in these spaces are likely to see sustained profitability. Why 2024 Is a Watershed Year for Growth Industries The economic landscape of 2024 is shaped by macroeconomic factors that favor innovation-led sectors. Interest rates, inflationary pressures, and shifting consumer preferences create a climate where adaptable, forward-thinking industries thrive. Growth industries, particularly those rooted in technology and sustainability, are well-positioned to capitalize on these trends. Moreover, the interconnectedness of these sectors amplifies their growth potential. For example, the adoption of eSIM [ https://simsdirect.com.au/collections/esim-japan ] technology complements the rise of IoT devices, while the success of Airbnb Management companies reflects broader shifts in travel and hospitality. These interdependencies create a virtuous cycle, driving demand across multiple industries. Strategies for Savvy Investors For those looking to invest in growth industries, diversification remains key. A balanced portfolio spanning technology, healthcare, energy, and services ensures resilience against market fluctuations. Staying informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscapes is equally crucial. Investors should also consider the scalability and adaptability of companies within these sectors. Firms that can pivot in response to changing market dynamics are better positioned to deliver long-term returns. Final Thoughts: Seizing the Moment As 2024 unfolds, the opportunities within growth industries are too compelling to ignore. From the groundbreaking capabilities of eSIMs to the operational expertise of Airbnb Management companies, these sectors exemplify the spirit of innovation that defines the modern era. Investing in growth industries is not merely about financial gain-it is about supporting the ideas, technologies, and services that shape the future. By aligning capital with progress, investors contribute to a world that is more connected, sustainable, and dynamic. The question is not whether to invest, but how to position oneself to ride the waves of change. Media Contact Company Name: Simify Contact Person: David Fab Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=growth-industries-to-buy-shares-in-2025-from-travel-esims-to-airbnb-management ] City: New York Country: United States Website: https://simify.com/ This release was published on openPR.BOSTON — Elias Lindholm scored with 6:19 left to break a third-period tie, and the Boston Bruins killed a five-minute penalty without allowing a shot on goal on Monday night to beat the Washington Capitals 4-1. It was 1-1 when Charlie Coyle made a long clearing pass to Lindholm and he slid it over to Brad Marchand at the blue line to start a two-on-one. Marchand passed it back, Lindholm faked goalie Charlie Lindgren to the ice and then backhanded it into the net to make it 2-1. Coyle made it 3-1 two minutes later, and Marchand added an empty-netter. Justin Brazeau also scored and Jeremy Swayman made 10 saves for the Bruins, who won for the fourth time in five games and improved to 11-4-1 since Joe Sacco replaced Jim Montgomery on the bench. Jakub Vrana scored and Lindgren stopped 18 shots for the Capitals, who came into the day leading the Eastern Conference, and have lost three of their last six games. Takeaways Capitals: Are 10-6 since Alexander Ovechkin broke his leg on Nov. 18. Bruins: Forward and leading scorer David Pastrnak seemed to tweak something in the second period. He returned to the ice for a short time but then went to the locker room and was ruled out with an unspecified upper-body injury. Key moment Ten seconds into the third period, Bruins forward Oliver Wahlstrom was sent off with a game misconduct and five-minute major when he pushed Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary head-first into the boards. Washington did not get a shot on goal during the power play. Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) drops to his pads on a goal by Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Boston. Credit: AP/Charles Krupa Key stat The Capitals had a season-low 11 shots on goal. Up Next The Capitals visit Toronto and Detroit on Saturday and Sunday before returning home to host the Bruins on New Year’s Eve. The Bruins are in Columbus on Friday for the first leg of a home-and-home before heading to Washington.

OTTAWA — The union representing rank-and-file Mounties is welcoming a federal plan to spend $1.3 billion to bolster border security and ensure the integrity of the immigration system. In its fall economic update Monday, the Liberal government said it would invest in cutting-edge technology for law enforcement, so that only people who are eligible to remain in Canada do so. The money, to be spread over six fiscal years, is earmarked for the RCMP, Public Safety Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency and the cyberspies at the Communications Security Establishment. RCMP members enforce laws between official points of entry and investigate criminal activities related to the border. National Police Federation president Brian Sauvé says members have been protecting the border with limited resources, and the new money will allow them to continue delivering on their mandate. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is expected to join other ministers this afternoon to provide more details on the plan. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 17, 2024. Jim Bronskill, The Canadian PressQ3 Sales and operating results better than guidance Q3 Sales increase of 7% represents sequential improvement for the fifth consecutive quarter Raises full year 2024 outlook and provides fourth quarter guidance REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victoria's Secret & Co. ("Victoria's Secret” or the "Company”) (NYSE: VSCO) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended November 2, 2024. Chief Executive Officer Hillary Super commented, "I am very encouraged by the strength of our third quarter business and the positive, early customer response to our holiday merchandise assortments. Sales increased 7% for the quarter, with mid-single digit growth in North America and 20+% growth from our International business. Our sales performance was well ahead of our expectations, and our best quarterly sales growth since 2021. Our strength for the quarter was broad based across all regions, all channels, all major merchandise categories and importantly all brands - Victoria's Secret, PINK and Adore Me - were up to last year. We won the major moments during the quarter, starting with PINK back to campus in August, followed by our VSX sport launch in September and finishing the quarter with the return of the VS Fashion Show in October. I am particularly optimistic because these results were powered by emotional products she loves and clear, elevated brand marketing and storytelling. Our strength in sales and disciplined inventory management translated to strong margins which were up to last year, and our teams continue to be relentless on controlling costs in our business. I want to thank our VS&Co team whose passion for our brands and commitment to our customers and our transformation fueled these results. It was a great quarter for me to have joined the company and a great quarter to be on the VS&Co team.” Hillary continued, "We are excited to see our momentum from the third quarter continue through Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Our merchandise offering and giftable product assortments are resonating with the customer and driving traffic both in stores and online. The strong product acceptance supported by our best-in-mall store experience and dozens of digital enhancements are driving solid conversion and basket size. As I travel with the teams, I have observed that our stores are often the busiest in the mall and am particularly impressed with how we continue to serve and engage our customers.” Third Quarter 2024 Results The Company reported net sales of $1.347 billion for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 7% compared to net sales of $1.265 billion for the third quarter of 2023 and above our previously communicated guidance range of a net sales increase of low-single digits. Total comparable sales for the third quarter of 2024 increased 3%. The Company reported a net loss of $56 million, or $0.71 per share for the third quarter of 2024. This result compares to a net loss of $71 million, or $0.92 per share for the third quarter of 2023. Third quarter 2024 operating loss was $47 million compared to $67 million in the third quarter of 2023. Excluding the impact of the items described at the conclusion of this press release, third quarter 2024 adjusted net loss was $39 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, which was better than our previously communicated range of an adjusted net loss of $0.60 to $0.80 per share and better than last year's third quarter adjusted net loss of $66 million, or $0.86 per share. Third quarter 2024 adjusted operating loss of $28 million was favorable to our previously communicated guidance of an adjusted operating loss in the range of $40 to $60 million, and last year's third quarter adjusted operating loss of $60 million. Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Outlook The Company is raising its full year outlook and is now forecasting net sales for the 52-week fiscal year 2024 to be up approximately 1% to 2%, compared to prior guidance of down approximately 1%, to a comparative 52-weeks from fiscal year 2023. The Company estimated the extra week in the fourth quarter of 2023 represented approximately $80 million in net sales. At this forecasted level of sales, adjusted operating income for fiscal year 2024 is now expected to be in the range of $315 million to $345 million, or favorable to prior guidance of $275 million to $300 million. The Company is forecasting net sales for the 13-week fourth quarter 2024 to increase approximately 2% to 4% to a comparative 13-weeks from the fourth quarter of 2023. At this forecasted level of sales, adjusted operating income for the fourth quarter of 2024 is expected to be in the range of $240 million to $270 million. Adjusted net income per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2024 is estimated to be in the range of $2.00 to $2.30. Forecasted adjusted operating income and adjusted net income per diluted share for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 exclude the financial impact of purchase accounting items related to the Adore Me acquisition, including expense (income) related to changes in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration and performance-based payments, as well as the amortization of intangible assets. The Company is not able to provide a reconciliation of forward-looking adjusted operating income or adjusted net income per diluted share to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures because the Company is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate reconciliation or estimation of certain reconciling items without unreasonable effort, due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting the timing of, and quantifying, the various purchase accounting items that are necessary for such reconciliation. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Victoria's Secret & Co. will conduct its third quarter earnings call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on Friday, December 6, 2024. To listen, call 1-800-619-9066 (international dial-in number: 1-212-519-0836); conference ID 5358727. For an audio replay, call 1-800-839-1334 (international replay number: 1-203-369-3831); conference ID 2485654 or log onto www.victoriassecretandco.com . The materials accompanying the earnings call have been posted on the Investors section of the Company's website. The audio replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. About Victoria's Secret & Co. Victoria's Secret & Co. (NYSE: VSCO) is a specialty retailer of modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, casual sleepwear, athleisure and swim, as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care. VS&Co is comprised of market leading brands, Victoria's Secret and PINK, that share a common purpose of supporting women in all they do, and Adore Me, a technology-led, digital first innovative intimates brand serving women of all sizes and budgets at all phases of life. We are committed to empowering our more than 30,000 associates across a global footprint of 1,380 retail stores in nearly 70 countries. We strive to provide the best products to help women express their confidence, sexiness and power and use our platform to celebrate the extraordinary diversity of women's experiences. Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 We caution that any forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) contained in this press release or made by us, our management, or our spokespeople involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond our control. Accordingly, our future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements, and any future performance or financial results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our future operating results, the implementation and impact of our strategic plans, and our ability to meet environmental, social, and governance goals. Words such as "estimate,” "commit,” "will,” "target,” "goal,” "project,” "plan,” "believe,” "seek,” "strive,” "expect,” "anticipate,” "intend,” "continue,” "potential” and any similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Risks associated with the following factors, among others, could affect our results of operations and financial performance and cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements: Total Net Sales (Millions): Quarter 2024 Quarter 2023 Inc/ (Dec) Date 2024 Date 2023 Inc/ (Dec) Comparable Sales Increase (Decrease): Quarter 2024 Quarter 2023 Date 2024 Date 2023 1 - Results include company-operated stores in the U.S. and Canada, consolidated joint venture stores in China and direct sales. 2 - Results include company-operated stores in the U.S. and Canada and consolidated joint venture stores in China. Total Stores: 2/3/24 Opened Closed 11/2/24

Fear of God ESSENTIALS Signs an NBA Deal and Arc'Teryx's Parent Company Reports Major Growth in This Week's Top Fashion NewsOver the next three weeks, I will be doing the very customary look back at 2024 and look ahead to 2025. As important as it is to always be looking forward, I think we also gain a lot by taking a few moments to relive our successes of the past year and the stories that will stick with us as we move ahead. Maybe it’s because it’s the holiday season and I’m always a little squishier around the holidays, or maybe because so many people seem to be pushing through to try and make the holidays special despite economic, physical or emotional constraints often beyond their control ... whatever the reason, I’m looking for just the good this week. It reminds me that Dec. 23 used to be a holiday for me — I called it the Day of Kindness. In 2015, I came up with this idea that if everyone posted on Facebook and social media on Dec. 23 just things that were happy and things that were motivational, or things that made them thankful or grateful, that maybe it would give people a reprieve from dread and the holiday blues. Dec. 23 was chosen specifically because coupled with the next day being Christmas Eve and then Christmas Day, that it could give a three-day break from negativity as people are less likely to send negative notes on Dec. 24 and 25. Looking back, I never should have let that fall by the wayside. I suppose that’s why I want to focus on the good this week more than ever — here are three silver linings. A home for the holidays It might not be ready for this holiday season, but it will we ready for next December, which is the new Tedford Housing shelter on Thomas Point Beach Road. Our chamber team went to the groundbreaking in November, with about 100 or so other people, as Tedford Housing Executive Director Andrew Lardie and a cast of six or so explained the roadblocks and collaboration that led to the success. Being unhoused is a nightmare for many of us, and it’s a bit taboo to speak of in some circles. Hearing the stories of why someone is unhoused brings a bit more perspective, though, and for those with an open heart, you begin to see that people’s situations might not be as neatly packaged and supported as your own. That’s why having people like Andrew and an organization like Tedford Housing is so vital for a community. To be able to say “When you have no other place to go, you can come here” is an empowering thing for any community to share. I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of a business community that steps up and supports projects like this one. A place for children to grow Last week, I was honored to be at the groundbreaking for a new child care facility that was the culmination of over a year’s worth of collaboration between BIW/General Dynamics and the Bath YMCA. Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Heather Johnson was on hand as officials from each organization remarked about the special partnership that has led to a 132-space child care facility being remodeled on Farley Road in Brunswick. About 10% of the child care slots will be for the public, while most of the spots will go to BIW/General Dynamics who were the catalysts for getting the support for the project. All year, I have discussed the need for child care in our region, and to see a partnership between two member organizations to address the specific need is thrilling. It’s these kinds of partnerships that will begin to create the solutions we need to solve these community issues. Both organizations were also quick to point out the dozen or more collaborators who helped make this happen, including Martin’s Point Healthcare, Lajoie Brothers, Priority Real Estate Group, to name just a few. Solving the issue will take all of us — and this is shining example and a silver lining for 2024. A community success Finally, to pay off a promise made two weeks ago, a recap of the most successful Midcoast Tree Festival we have ever had, which in itself is promotion of the business community and how much we value each other. For starters, we had over 70% growth over 2023, which is incredible. We had more families (over 2,500), sold more tickets (over 84,000), had more sponsorship, and thus the financial impact for the three organizations was bigger than it has ever been. Thank you to Hammond Lumber Company for being our first premier event sponsor in 2024 and for your early commitment to remain that sponsor in 2025. The success of the event comes from the businesses and organizations who care. In all, 207 unique businesses, organizations and groups contributed sponsorships, auction items or gifts. Two hundred and seven! I am hard pressed to think of too many other events in the year that 207 businesses are a part of. And for what? So that 53 tree winners can go home with at least $500 worth of gifts and a tree one month before the holidays. That’s so powerful. Sure, the businesses get marketing and the gift cards get redeemed, and those people can become customers, but over $58,000 in gifts, gift cards, trees and decorations got dispersed throughout the community. Many of those gifts are sitting under trees right now, and in some cases, those gifts wouldn’t be there otherwise. So, beyond the economic impact of bringing 2,500 families to Brunswick over six days around Thanksgiving; beyond the economic impact of 307 gift cards being redeemed in 144 different regional businesses for over $24,000 in gifts (and likely more once people redeem them); beyond all of that, the 207 businesses, organizations and event volunteers, have brought an impact even more valuable: they have become the deliverers of joy. We have manifested good, and that’s a silver lining we all can enjoy. Merry Everything and Happy Always. Cory King is executive director of the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce. We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use . More information is found on our FAQs . You can modify your screen name here . 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Dublin, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Cloud Manufacturing Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global cloud manufacturing market reached a value of nearly $73.7 billion in 2023, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.62% since 2018. The market is expected to grow from $73.7 billion in 2023 to $168.4 billion in 2028 at a rate of 17.97%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.01% from 2028 and reach $353.8 billion in 2033. Growth in the historic period resulted from the increased adoption of AI in manufacturing, increased internet penetration, rise in 5G technology integration, growth of smart factory initiatives and government initiatives supporting cloud adoption. Factors that negatively affected growth in the historic period include the increase in cost of cloud infrastructure and platform services and economic uncertainties or downturns. Going forward, the increasing industrialization across various sectors, increasing investments in digital transformation, expansion of global supply chains, growth in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), increasing adoption of industry 4 model, increasing use of IoT in manufacturing and rise in advanced analytics and big data will drive the market. Factors that could hinder the growth of the cloud manufacturing market in the future include the limited availability of skilled personnel and technical expertise and growing concerns about data security. The cloud manufacturing market is segmented by component into hardware, software and services. The software market was the largest segment of the cloud manufacturing market segmented by component, accounting for 40.90% or $30.1 billion of the total in 2023. Going forward, the services segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by component, at a CAGR of 19.38% during 2023-2028. The cloud manufacturing market is segmented by deployment model into public cloud, private cloud and hybrid cloud. The hybrid cloud market was the largest segment of the cloud manufacturing market segmented by deployment model, accounting for 45.17% or $33.3 billion of the total in 2023. Going forward, the hybrid cloud segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by deployment model, at a CAGR of 19.61% during 2023-2028. The cloud manufacturing market is segmented by organization size into small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. The large enterprises market was the largest segment of the cloud manufacturing market segmented by organization size, accounting for 61.04% or $45 billion of the total in 2023. Going forward, the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by organization size, at a CAGR of 19.01% during 2023-2028. The cloud manufacturing market is segmented by industry vertical into aerospace and defense, healthcare, semiconductor electronics, automotive, metal and machinery manufacturing and other industry verticals. The aerospace and defense market was the largest segment of the cloud manufacturing market segmented by industry vertical, accounting for 23.99% or $17.7 billion of the total in 2023. Going forward, the semiconductor electronics segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by industry vertical, at a CAGR of 22.16% during 2023-2028. North America was the largest region in the cloud manufacturing market, accounting for 39.80% or $29.3 billion of the total in 2023. It was followed by Asia-Pacific, Western Europe and then the other regions. Going forward, the fastest-growing regions in the cloud manufacturing market will be Asia-Pacific and Western Europe, where growth will be at CAGRs of 23.09% and 17.80% respectively. These will be followed by Africa and the Middle East, where the markets are expected to grow at CAGRs of 17.40% and 17.01% respectively. The global cloud manufacturing market is fairly fragmented, with a large number of players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up 22.9% of the total market in 2023. Microsoft Corporation was the largest competitor with a 3.4% share of the market, followed by SAP SE with 3.3%, Alphabet (Google LLC) with 3.1%, Oracle Corporation with 2.9%, Alibaba Group Holding Limited with 2.2%, International Business Machines Corporation with 2.1%, Salesforce Inc. with 1.8%, Tencent Holdings Ltd. with 1.6%, DXC Technology Company with 1.3% and Amazon.com Inc. with 1.2%. Market Insights The top opportunities in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by component will arise in the software segment, which will gain $40.1 billion of global annual sales by 2028. The top opportunities in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by deployment model will arise in the hybrid cloud segment, which will gain $48.2 billion of global annual sales by 2028. The top opportunities in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by organization size will arise in the large enterprises segment, which will gain $54.9 billion of global annual sales by 2028. The top opportunities in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by industry vertical will arise in the semiconductor electronics segment, which will gain $21.5 billion of global annual sales by 2028. The cloud manufacturing market size will gain the most in the USA at $26.6 billion. Market-trend-based strategies for the cloud manufacturing market include focus on advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to drive sustainability and efficiency in manufacturing processes, integration of industrial AI innovations for enhanced productivity and real-time decision-making, strategic partnerships and collaborations among major players to enhance product offerings, centralized platforms for improved transparency and communication in the manufacturing process, establishing a solid data foundation for improved supply chain performance and smart manufacturing initiatives, adoption of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) programs empowering SAAS and cloud providers to offer branded storage services and focus on machine learning in enhancing data utilization across manufacturing applications. Player-adopted strategies in the cloud manufacturing market include focus on strengthening operational capabilities through strategic partnerships and collaborations and new product solutions. To take advantage of the opportunities, the analyst recommends the cloud manufacturing companies to focus on advanced analytics and AI integration, focus on integrating industrial AI innovations, focus on adopting centralized cloud platforms, focus on integrated cloud platforms for digital collaboration, focus on the fastest-growing services segment, focus on the hybrid cloud segment, expand in emerging markets, focus on the fastest-growing SMEs segment, focus on strategic partnerships, provide competitively priced offerings, continue to use B2B promotions and focus on semiconductor electronics segment. The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider cloud manufacturing market; and compares it with other markets. The report covers the following chapters Market Characteristics Key Trends Macro-Economic Scenario Global Market Size and Growth - Global historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods. Regional and Country Analysis - Historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country. Market Segmentation - Contains the market values (2018-2023) (2023-2028, 2033F) and analysis for each segment by component, by deployment model, by organization size and by industry vertical in the market. Historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028) and (2028-2033) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market. Regional Market Size and Growth- Regional market size (2023), historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region. Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players. Other Major and Innovative Companies - Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market. Competitive Benchmarking - Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market. Competitive Dashboard - Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players. Key Mergers and Acquisitions - Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market is covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions which have shaped the market in recent years. Market Opportunities and Strategies - Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets. Key Attributes: Major Market Trends Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence To Drive Sustainability and Efficiency in Manufacturing Processes Integration of Industrial AI Innovations For Enhanced Productivity and Real-Time Decision-Making Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations Among Major Players To Enhance Product Offerings Centralized Platforms For Improved Transparency and Communication in the Manufacturing Process Establishing a Solid Data Foundation For Improved Supply Chain Performance and Smart Manufacturing Initiatives Role of Integrated Cloud Platforms in Facilitating Digital Collaboration Across Manufacturing Sectors Adoption of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Programs Empowering SaaS and Cloud Providers To Offer Branded Storage Services Focus on Machine Learning in Enhancing Data Utilization Across Manufacturing Applications Importance of Integrated Cloud Solutions To Support Advanced Applications in Supporting Multiple Industries Companies Featured Microsoft SAP Alphabet Oracle Alibaba Group IBM Salesforce Tencent Holdings DXC Technology Company Amazon.com Inc. China Mobile Limited China Unicom Neev Cloud Baidu AI Cloud CtrlS ESDS Sify Technologies Nxtra Data Limited Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Cap Grid GDS Services Agyla SAS 4D Data Centers Interxion NTT Limited Scaleway OVHCloud Ikoula Outscale SAS FocusNet SpaceNet SysEleven Eviden Cluster Power Linxdatacenter Infosys Yandex Cloud Selectel Cloud loudHero Coveo Solutions OpenGov Cox Enterprises RANOVUS Ingram Micro Arelion Snowflake Inc. American Tower Globant VMware LLC. TTEC Digital Akamai Technologies Accenture B2B Cloud Solutions Nubity Locaweb Kibernum Computer Engineering Entel Millicom International Cellular Claro Company Bitel Peru Claranet CTERA Networks ParsOnline StorageCraft Zadara stc Cloud Mobily Cloud Zain Cloud Etisalat Cloud du Cloud Fawry HUAWEI Mobile Cloud ITWorx Limited CloudFlex MainOne Dimension Data Synthesis Software Technologies Orange Business Services Rack Centre MTN Group For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/751f52 About ResearchAndMarkets.com ResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. Attachment Cloud Manufacturing Market

Tech Firm Avenix Fzco Refines Automated Forex Trading With New Forexigo RobotSony Semiconductor Manufacturing which has the world’s largest global market share in image sensors has shipped more than 20 billion sensors to date, says a top executive at the company. Yoshihiro Yamaguchi, president of Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing, told Japan’s Nikkei newspaper that the company is also building a new plant in Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture. Yamaguchi says that the company hit the 10 billion mark in May 2019, and then in just five years has doubled that figure. He attributes that dramatic jump to the use of its sensors in mobile phones. Not only have the number of mobile phones being produced increase, but each phone also featured multiple cameras. Apple, for example, is believed to be using Sony’s sensors in its cameras. Apple is closing 2024 with a 27.7% smartphone market share, 4.5% more than rival Samsung, according to data from Stocklytics.com. Sony has four facilities in Kyushu, Japan. He says that there are not going to be any major changes at each facility, but “Nagasaki, Oita and Kumamoto are handling 300-millimeter wafers, and Kagoshima is using 200-mm wafers to produce unique devices, mainly analog large-scale integrated circuits.” “In Kyushu, image sensor production is centered in Nagasaki, Kumamoto and Oita. Kumamoto is also producing devices for automotive and other growth areas. Nagasaki and Oita are producing sensors for mobile devices.” Construction has begun on a new factory in Kumamoto prefecture. He says that the new factory will likely first produce image sensors for mobile devices which is the company’s current focus, handling overflow from the factory in Isahaya, Nagasaki prefecture. Beyond mobile devices, Yamaguchi forecasts growth in demand for image sensors coming from areas including in-vehicle devices, smart factories, smart ICT [information and communication technology] cameras, as well as semiconductor laser devices used in peripheral displays and data centers. In February this year, TSMC, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, DENSO Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation announced a further investment into Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), TSMC’s majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, to build a second fab, which is scheduled to begin operation by the end of the 2027 calendar year. Together with JASM’s first fab, the overall investment in JASM will exceed US$20 billion (A$32.18 billion) with strong support from the Japanese government. “We are progressing smoothly with our evaluation of the process of stacking logic semiconductors made by TSMC and JASM [Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, the TSMC subsidiary that operates the Kumamoto plant] to produce finished CMOS image sensors at our facility,” says Yamaguchi. “From the perspective of strengthening the supply chain, having a place nearby that can supply logic chip wafers can offer peace of mind when various risks arise. To prepare for risks, we plan to be in a position where we can receive wafers from JASM at any time.” As ChannelNews reported earlier this year, major Japanese companies including Sony Group and Mitsubishi Electric are outlining plans to spend around A$53.52 billion (5 trillion yen) in semiconductor production before the end of this decade. That figure represents the capital investment from 2021 until 2029 by eight Japanese chipmakers including Sony Group, Mitsubishi Electric, Rohm, Toshiba, Kioxia Holdings, Renesas Electronics, Rapidus and Fuji Electric.

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My love of movie scoundrels has been sorely tested this year. When I was young, I daydreamed of exotic heists, slick con artists and lovable crooks I’d seen on screen. For most of my moviegoing life, I’ve been a sucker for larceny done well. Most of us are, probably. Related Articles Movies | ‘Nightbitch’ review: Amy Adams goes feral in a cautionary tale of love and parental imbalance Movies | Movie Review | ‘Gladiator II’ is big, entertaining and messy Movies | Review: Angelina Jolie glides through ‘Maria’ like an iceberg, but a chilly Callas isn’t enough Movies | Movie Review | Netflix animated offering colorful, but not all you’d hope Movies | ‘Sweethearts’ review: Breakup-focused romcom is largely engaging But now it’s late 2024. Mood is wrong. In the real world, in America, it’s scoundrel time all the time. Maybe Charles Dickens was right. In “American Notes for General Circulation” (1842), the English literary superstar chronicled his travels and detected a widespread, peculiarly American “love of ‘smart’ dealing” across the land. In business and in politics, Dickens observed, slavish admiration of the con men among them “gilds over many a swindle and gross breach of trust.” And here we are. It’ll pass, this scoundrel reprieve of mine. In fact it just did. All it took was thinking about the conspicuous, roguish outlier on my best-of-2024 list: “Challengers.” It’s what this year needed and didn’t know it: a tricky story of lying, duplicitous weasels on and off the court. The best films this year showed me things I hadn’t seen, following familiar character dynamics into fresh territory. Some were more visually distinctive than others; all made eloquent cases for how, and where, their stories unfolded. “All We Imagine as Light,” recently at the Gene Siskel Film Center, works like a poem, or a sustained exhalation of breath, in its simply designed narrative of three Mumbai hospital workers. Fluid, subtly political, filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s achievement is very nearly perfect. So is cowriter-director RaMell Ross’ adaptation of the Colson Whitehead novel “The Nickel Boys,” arriving in Chicago-area theaters on Jan. 3, 2025. “Nickel Boys,” the film, loses the “the” in Whitehead’s title but gains an astonishingly realized visual perspective. If Ross never makes another movie, he’ll have an American masterpiece to his credit. The following top 10 movies of 2024 are in alphabetical order. Both a mosaic of urban ebb and flow, and a delicate revelation of character, director and writer Payal Kapadia’s Mumbai story is hypnotic, patient and in its more traditional story progression, a second feature every bit as good as Kapadia’s first, 2021’s “A Night of Knowing Nothing.” Mikey Madison gives one of the year’s funniest, saddest, truest performances as a Brooklyn exotic dancer who takes a shine to the gangly son of a Russian oligarch, and he to her. Their transactional courtship and dizzying Vegas marriage, followed by violently escalating complications, add up to filmmaker Sean Baker’s triumph, capped by an ending full of exquisite mysteries of the human heart. As played by Adrien Brody, the title character is a visionary architect and Hungarian Jewish emigre arriving in America in 1947 after the Holocaust. (That said, the title refers to more than one character.) His patron, and his nemesis, is the Philadelphia blueblood industrialist played by Guy Pearce. Director/co-writer Brady Corbet’s thrillingly ambitious epic, imperfect but loaded with rewarding risks, was shot mostly in widescreen VistaVision. Worth seeing on the biggest screen you can find. Opens in Chicago-area theaters on Jan. 10, 2025. Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor play games with each other, on the tennis court and in beds, while director Luca Guadagnino builds to a match-point climax that can’t possibly work, and doesn’t quite — but I saw the thing twice anyway. In Bucharest, production assistant Angela zigzags around the city interviewing people for her employer’s workplace safety video. If that sounds less than promising, even for a deadpan Romanian slice-of-life tragicomedy, go ahead and make the mistake of skipping this one. llinca Manolache is terrific as Angela. Like “Do Not Expect Too Much,” director Agnieszka Holland’s harrowing slice of recent history was a 2023 release, making it to Chicago in early 2024. Set along the densely forested Poland/Belarus border, this is a model of well-dramatized fiction honoring what refugees have always known: the fully justified, ever-present fear of the unknown. A quiet marvel of a feature debut from writer-director Annie Baker, this is a mother/daughter tale rich in ambiguities and wry humor, set in a lovely, slightly forlorn corner of rural Massachusetts. Julianne Nicholson, never better; Zoe Ziegler as young, hawk-eyed Lacy, equally memorable. I love this year’s nicest surprise. The premise: A teenager’s future 39-year-old self appears to her, magically, via a strong dose of mushrooms. The surprise: Writer-director Megan Park gradually deepens her scenario and sticks a powerfully emotional landing. Wonderful work from Aubrey Plaza, Maisy Stella, Maria Dizzia and everybody, really. From the horrific true story of a Florida reform school and its decades of abuse, neglect and enraging injustice toward its Black residents, novelist Colson Whitehead’s fictionalized novel makes a remarkable jump to the screen thanks to co-writer/director RaMell Ross’s feature debut. Cousins, not as close as they once were, reunite for a Holocaust heritage tour in Poland and their own search for their late grandmother’s childhood home. They’re the rootless Benji (Kieran Culkin) and tightly sprung David (Jesse Eisenberg, who wrote and directed). Small but very sure, this movie’s themes of genocidal trauma and Jewish legacy support the narrative every step of the way. Culkin is marvelous; so is the perpetually undervalued Eisenberg. To the above, I’ll add 10 more runners-up, again in alphabetical order: “Blink Twice,” directed by Zoe Kravitz. “Conclave,” directed by Edward Berger. “Dune: Part Two ,” directed by Denis Villeneuve. “Good One ,” directed by India Donaldson. “Hit Man,” directed by Richard Linklater. “Joker: Folie a Deux,” directed by Todd Phillips. “Nosferatu,” directed by Robert Eggers, opens in Chicago-area theaters on Dec. 25. “The Outrun,” directed by Nora Fingscheidt. “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat,” directed by Johan Grimonprez. “Tuesday,” directed by Daina O. Pusić. Michael Phillips is a Tribune critic.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DON’T LOOK Projects is pleased to announce its inaugural group exhibition, Permission to Bloom, featuring the work of four international artists working across various media. Opening on January 18, 2025, at 2680 South La Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles. The exhibition explores the interrelation between nature and technology, prompting us to consider both their effects on our society, humanity and its horizon, and our own positionality in earth’s future. Like a call to adventure beckoning us to explore these connections, the exhibition challenges our understanding of these two seemingly opposing forces. Nature has long been a source of inspiration for artists over the last 40,000 years, the natural world being depicted in prehistoric cave paintings found across the globe. Despite human attempts to control it, nature will reclaim its space after our technological innovations fade, a thought best illustrated in the image of wildflowers that bloom in derelict factories in many provincial locations globally. This exchange reminds us that while modern technologies enhance our lives and agricultural advances feed vast populations, it is nature’s virility that forms the foundation of our existence. Nature also finds ways to endure despite humanity's insatiable appetite for expansion and subjugation. Gillian Brett's work (France) reflects upon the decline of traditional farming methods and the increasing reliance on precision agriculture technologies. Brett invites viewers to consider the delicate balance between human intervention and the natural world. Similarly, Beverley Duckworth’s (UK) research into global landfills materializes in sculpture and installation that takes a regenerative approach to the infinite mountains of discarded garments and electronic waste by implanting them with seeds and utilizing them as foundations for roots of new life to emerge. Helena Sekot (Austria) attends to the formal symbolism of the natural world, leaning into the grace and grit of flora and fauna. Sekot’s series of digital prints of rhubarb skins wrapped around body parts contain a sensuality and eroticism that references both digital cultures and art history. Ewelina Skrowronska’s (Poland) paintings use natural dyes, departing from a human-centric framing of the world to reveal a deeply interconnected biophilic reading of Earth. The works offer us a potential dreamscape of a future where humankind and the natural world work in symbiosis. DON’T LOOK Projects is a contemporary art gallery in Los Angeles, CA. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a2220fa9-6332-4d44-9924-db386e5f331dOne of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said in a statement that its decision to backpedal resulted from “significant widespread misinformation” about the policy. “To be clear, it never was and never will be the policy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services,” the statement said. “The proposed update to the policy was only designed to clarify the appropriateness of anesthesia consistent with well-established clinical guidelines.” Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield would have used "physician work time values," which is published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as the metric for anesthesia limits; maternity patients and patients under the age of 22 were exempt. But Dr. Jonathan Gal, economics committee chair of the American Society for Anesthesiologists, said it's unclear how CMS derives those values. In mid-November, the American Society for Anesthesiologists called on Anthem to “reverse the proposal immediately,” saying in a news release that the policy would have taken effect in February in New York, Connecticut and Missouri. It's not clear how many states in total would have been affected, as notices also were posted in Virginia and Colorado . People across the country registered their concerns and complaints on social media, and encouraged people in affected states to call their legislators. Some people noted that the policy could prevent patients from getting overcharged. Gal said the policy change would have been unprecedented, ignored the “nuanced, unpredictable human element” of surgery and was a clear “money grab.” “It’s incomprehensible how a health insurance company could so blatantly continue to prioritize their profits over safe patient care,” he said. "If Anthem is, in fact, rescinding the policy, we’re delighted that they came to their senses.” Prior to Anthem's announcement Thursday, Connecticut comptroller Sean Scanlon said the “concerning” policy wouldn't affect the state after conversations with the insurance company. And New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an emailed statement Thursday that her office had also successfully intervened. The insurance giant’s policy change came one day after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare , another major insurance company, was shot and killed in New York City. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.