The Market Implications of the Coronavirus Outbreaks

Global stocks fell on Monday, with declines in all 11 sectors of the S&P 500, as concerns grew over the rising threat of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus outbreaks have disrupted global supply chains linked to China. According to The Wall Street Journal, some economists estimate that a prolonged Chinese shutdown could cost up to $1 trillion in lost manufacturing output.

Topics: Pharmaceuticals Healthcare Industry Insights

7 Key Facts to Know About the U.S. Decking Market

The U.S. demand for decking is expected to grow 1.3% each year to reach 3.6 billion lineal feet valued at $7.1 billion in 2023, according to a new industry study by The Freedonia Group. Here are a few key facts to know about this dynamic market.

Topics: Manufacturing & Construction Industry Insights

Weekly Wrap-Up: February 21, 2020

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This week's topics include the markets for cannabis and CBD, e-commerce boxes, plastic decking, breakfast cereal, and more.

Topics: Industry Insights

The Growing Gambling Industry: Forecasts, Technologies, and Trends

According to The Business Research Company, the global gambling market is expected to reach a value of around $565.4 billion, growing at an annual rate of 5.9% through 2022.

Topics: Travel & Leisure Industry Insights

Weekly Wrap-Up: February 14, 2020

Our research analysts produce a steady stream of new market updates, and this week was no exception.

Check out the latest headlines from our publishers covering a wide variety of industries including electricity generation, kitchen cabinets, commercial payment cards, CBD, and more.

Topics: Industry Insights

Carrier Screening Market Expected to Witness Impressive Growth

Carrier screening revolves around the gene testing of individuals to understand whether a person is carrying the gene for certain genetic disorders. This test can be performed before or during the time of pregnancy to evaluate the possibility of the baby carrying any type of genetic disease.

Topics: Diagnostics Healthcare Industry Insights

Weekly Wrap-Up: February 7, 2020

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights and industry data from Packaged Facts, The Freedonia Group, Simba Information, Marketdata, and Kalorama Information.

Topics: Industry Insights

$42 Billion U.S. Addiction Rehab Industry Poised for Growth, and Challenges

Drug and alcohol addiction rehab in the United States is big business — worth $42 billion this year. There are now 15,000+ private treatment facilities and growing.

Topics: Healthcare Industry Insights

4 Key Applications for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

In the United States alone, there are roughly 38,000 patents containing the terms artificial intelligence or machine learning (excluding overlap terms). Of all the fields where artificial intelligence (AI) is promising, healthcare seems to be essential. This is because healthcare systems are plagued with problems of staff shortages, ineffective treatments, and increased patient loads and incorrect diagnoses, all of which to a degree could be helped by new technology.  

Topics: Software & Enterprise Computing Healthcare Industry Insights

Weekly Wrap-Up: January 31, 2020

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Topics: Industry Insights