#MarketRecovery

[gqresearch24]

Apple IPhone Shipments Decline Globally Amidst Rising Competition

(Source-in.mashable.com)

Apple Sees Nearly 10% Dip in iPhone Shipments

Apple experienced a significant decline in iPhone shipments globally during the first quarter of 2024, according to a report by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The tech giant shipped 50.1 million units in the first quarter, marking a 9.6% decrease from the 55.4 million shipments recorded in the same period the previous year. This decline in shipments contributed to Apple’s drop in market share from 20.7% to 17.3% year-on-year.

Samsung Regains Top Spot, Chinese Challengers Surge

Samsung reclaimed its position as the leading smartphone manufacturer in the first quarter, with a 20.8% market share, shipping nearly the same number of units as the previous year at 60.1 million. Meanwhile, Chinese competitors Xiaomi and Transsion saw remarkable growth in shipments. Xiaomi’s shipments surged by 33.8% to 40.8 million units, securing a 14.1% market share, while Transsion experienced an 84.9% jump to 28.5 million units, holding a 9.9% market share. This surge in Chinese challengers contributed to Apple’s decline in market dominance.

Market Dynamics and Competition Outlook

Analysts predict that despite Apple and Samsung’s stronghold in the high-end smartphone market, the resurgence of Huawei in China and the notable gains from competitors like Xiaomi, Transsion, OPPO/OnePlus, and vivo will compel both Apple and Samsung to seek opportunities for expansion and diversification. While Xiaomi is rebounding strongly from previous declines, Transsion is emerging as a stable presence in the top five smartphone manufacturers with aggressive growth in international markets.

Global Smartphone Market Shows Signs of Recovery

Despite macroeconomic challenges, the global smartphone market witnessed a 7.8% year-over-year increase in total shipments during the first quarter, reaching 289.4 million units. This marks the third consecutive quarter of shipment growth, indicating a strong recovery trajectory, according to IDC. The firm views this as a positive indicator, suggesting that despite challenges, the smartphone industry is steadily bouncing back. Apple’s struggles in the face of intensified competition underscore the shifting dynamics of the global smartphone market, where Chinese players are gaining momentum and challenging the dominance of traditional giants like Apple and Samsung. As the market continues to evolve, companies will need to adapt and innovate to maintain their positions in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Also Read: Shimao Group Faces Liquidation Petition Amidst China’s Property Sector Turmoil

[usnewsper-business]

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[enterprisewired]

Chinese Online Gaming Stocks Rebound Amid Regulatory Pledges

Chinese online gaming stocks experienced a notable upswing on Wednesday, marking a recovery from previous losses following reassurances by the country’s principal gaming regulator. The resurgence came in the wake of the regulator’s commitment to revising and enhancing proposed regulations designed to curb excessive online gaming activities and spending.

Regulatory Revisions Elicit Market Response

China’s National Press and Publication Administration articulated its dedication to addressing stakeholders’ concerns in a WeChat statement issued on Saturday. This move followed the unveiling of stringent rules that had caused a plunge in the shares of major gaming companies like Tencent, NetEase, and Bilibili, listed in Hong Kong.

The regulator, responsible for overseeing new game releases in the world’s largest online gaming market, revealed its approval of over 100 domestic games on Monday, in addition to 40 imported games sanctioned earlier.

Market Response and Analyst Insights

Despite the regulator’s efforts to assuage concerns, Nomura analysts cautioned that while these measures might alleviate some worries, the shadow cast by the draft regulation remained substantial. The subsequent trading day witnessed a remarkable surge in NetEase shares by as much as 14%, partially recuperating from the preceding 25% nosedive on Friday. Tencent and Bilibili also saw positive rebounds of 4% and 6.7%, respectively, after experiencing substantial declines during the previous session.

Partial Recovery Amidst Lingering Uncertainty

Although Wednesday’s market rally demonstrated an upward trend, it only managed to regain a fraction of the substantial losses incurred before the Christmas long weekend.

Regulatory Focus Areas

The regulator’s statement emphasized a commitment to revising Articles 17 and 18 of the proposed rules, highlighting the prohibition of certain revenue-generating practices in online gaming. Specifically, these articles aim to eliminate compulsory player duels and restrain high-value transactions of virtual assets, alongside prohibiting daily login rewards.

Broader Context and Industry Landscape

These proposed rules arrive on the heels of a broader crackdown within China’s technology sector that commenced in late 2020.

Future Directions

The ongoing pledge by the Chinese gaming regulator to refine the draft rules underscores a continued effort to strike a balance between fostering a healthy gaming environment and addressing concerns surrounding excessive gaming activities and spending.

As the market navigates this regulatory landscape, stakeholders remain vigilant, observing the evolving scenario in one of the world’s most influential gaming markets. The future trajectory of these revisions holds substantial implications for the gaming industry within China and beyond.

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[bitcoincables]

Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $40,000 as Selling Pressure Calms Down

Despite facing a significant drop on Tuesday, Bitcoin (BTC) has rebounded and crossed the $40,000 mark again. CoinGecko data reveals that the largest digital currency by market capitalization has seen multiple rebounds above $40,000 today, currently sitting at $40,050 with a 2% increase. The price of Bitcoin had been steadily declining since the introduction of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on January 11. The transition of Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to a proper spot ETPF has led to investors cashing out, resulting in selling pressure on Bitcoin, as well as the overall market. However, the selling pressure seems to be calming down as GBTC's outflows on Tuesday were lower than expected. While Bitcoin recovers, Ethereum (ETH) has also faced a decline of over 14% in the past week. However, it is now trading at $2,235, with a slight increase of just over 1% on the day. Other cryptocurrencies that have experienced notable gains include Solana (SOL), which is up 5% at around $87, and Avalanche (AVAX), which has gained 8% and reached a price above $31. CoinGecko currently ranks Avalanche as the 10th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, surpassing Dogecoin. As of now, the entire cryptocurrency market capitalization stands at $1.63 trillion, indicating a 2.8% surge in the last 24 hours according to CoinGecko data. Despite the recent market crash, the positive rebound of Bitcoin and the overall rise in the market cap suggest renewed investor confidence. Read the original article: [here](https://decrypt.co/214075/bitcoin-bounces-grayscale-slows-down-sales) #Bitcoin #Cryptocurrency #MarketRecovery #Grayscale

[foreoptics]

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[bassemfirstteamrealtor]

California single-family home sales totaled 437,890 in July, up 28.8% from June and the statewide median home price was $666,320, up 6.4% from June and up 9.6% from July 2019 according to @carealtor. The market is recovering nicely and NOW is the smart time to make your next move - if you're ready. Message me and we can review your options together. #economicrecovery #realestate #realestatetrends #realestatemarket #Californiarealestate #firstteamrealestate #marketrecovery #sellersmarket #timetobuy https://www.instagram.com/p/CEKTPnoj39L/?igshid=7bh8ewdi9zzo

[fredvanallen]

Good news for buyers, sellers are officially returning to the market which means more options when searching for your dream home! Now, all four major components of housing activity - new listings, housing demand, asking prices, and the pace of sales - are all growing above @realtordotcom's pre-COVID baseline of January 2020 levels, an important first step towards broader recovery. #economicrecovery #realestate #realestatetrends #realestatemarket #Californiarealestate #firstteamrealestate #marketrecovery #numberonerealtorpomona #sellersmarket #timetobuy (at Pomona, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFQ0b6nElN/?igshid=dsm1wtqkglu2

[socialsf]

#KnowYourMarket #MarketRecovery ・・・ Trading the Covid-19 curve can prove challenging.⁠ ⁠ And with global case counts still rising, investors should consider buying into countries that have gotten a better handle on the virus than others, ETF Trends CEO Tom Lydon said. ⁠ ⁠ “Take Europe,” Lydon said. “Areas like Italy are not doing well with the coronavirus and their markets aren’t doing well. [In] contrast, northern Europe, the Nordic regions, are actually doing really well.”⁠ ⁠ The iShares MSCI Denmark ETF (EDEN), for one, is up nearly 18% year to date. The Global X FTSE Nordic ETF (GXF), which has exposure to Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway, is also in the green for 2020, up almost 10%. For comparison, the broader Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) is underperforming, down about 9% for the year. On the other side of the world, China’s recovery has also been impressive, Lydon said.⁠ ⁠ More details at the link in bio @cnbc https://www.instagram.com/p/CDz5if8Bwf2/?igshid=sccwakdr100l

[valleywestmortgage]

Monday Updates⁠ Re-starting the economy is slowly beginning, but what shape will the recovery take: V, U, W, or L shaped. No one really knows.⁠ ⁠ Raised lending standards has impacted the industry tremendously by limiting the types of borrowers who would normally be able to get a loan under the previous guidelines.⁠ ⁠ Rates recently fell back to new record lows, hitting 3.23% in the week ending April 30, 2020⁠ ⁠ #valleywestmortgage #housingmarket #mortgage #mortgagerates #vwmtg #vwm #marketrecovery https://www.instagram.com/p/CAEMpgOgNq5/?igshid=1q5ckhw387rig

[urbansensations]

According to Tim Lawless of Core Logic house prices are set to not only catch up but overtake their previous record highs. Looks like an interesting year ahead!

[justinsimmonsbronxhomes]

Based off supply and demand, price, and time on the market, the housing market has almost fully recovered. If you are thinking of selling (and taking advantage little competition) or buying (and taking advantage of historically low interest rates) a home, now is a good time.

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[usnewsper-business]

China's Property Market Struggles Amid Pandemic: Challenges and Solutions for Homebuyers #affordablehousing. #Chinesepropertymarket #contractedsales #COVID19pandemic #economicgrowth #firsttimehomebuyers #governmentpolicies #governmentregulations #housingprices #improvingefficiency #increasingdebtlevels #industrychallenges #joblosses #marketrecovery #pandemicimpact #profitmargins #propertydevelopment #realestatedeveloper #reducingcosts #salesdecline #stabilizethemarket #supporthomebuyers #tier3cities #weakpropertymarket

[bassemfirstteamrealtor]

There's no need to leave your life on hold. I can help you safely and securely accomplish your real estate goals in today's market if you're ready to buy or sell. With low rates and limited inventory, this could be the perfect moment to sell our home for top dollar and secure a low rate on your new dream home! #economicrecovery #realestate #realestatetrends #realestatemarket #Californiarealestate #firstteamrealestate #marketrecovery #sellersmarket #timetobuy https://www.instagram.com/p/CEIQjHpDQ41/?igshid=1w2q18l6fh659

[valleywestmortgage]

Monday Updates⁠ Re-starting the economy is slowly beginning, but what shape will the recovery take: V, U, W, or L shaped. No one really knows.⁠ ⁠ Raised lending standards has impacted the industry tremendously by limiting the types of borrowers who would normally be able to get a loan under the previous guidelines.⁠ ⁠ Rates recently fell back to new record lows, hitting 3.23% in the week ending April 30, 2020⁠ ⁠ #valleywestmortgage #housingmarket #mortgage #mortgagerates #vwmtg #vwm #marketrecovery https://www.instagram.com/p/CAEMpgOgNq5/?igshid=44gpoehwzowy

[justinsimmonsbronxhomes]

Based off supply and demand, price, and time on the market, the housing market has almost fully recovered. If you are thinking of selling (and taking advantage little competition) or buying (and taking advantage of historically low interest rates) a home, now is a good time.

#demand #supply #supplyanddemand #price #time #markettime #realestatemarket #housingmarket #housingmarketupdates #bronxrealestate #bronxrealestateagent #marketrecovery #housingmarketrecovery #index #westchesterhomes #bronxhomes #bronxcoop #bronxcoops #bronxcondominiums #bronxhouses #marketindex #realestatefacts #therealonrealestate #marketactivity #firsttimehomeseller #homebuyingadvice #realestatetipoftheday #jsbxhomes