#sony group corp

[the-technocracy]

Sony says it has technology for humanoid robots, needs to find usage

You mean, the market for personal humanoid companion robots isn't a potentially lucrative one?

Huh. . .🤔

[reportwire]

Gen Z loves Minions, horror and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

Gen Z loves Minions, horror and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

Group of cheerful people laughing while watching movie in cinema. Zoran Zeremski | Istock | Getty Images Gen Z has been an enigma to the entertainment industry for years. But now there’s more insight into what they like. The short answer: Minions and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, according to new data from decision intelligence company Morning Consult. The long answer: Generation Z fits into some…

[dduane]

The electronics and entertainment conglomerate will also gradually cease production of optical disc storage media products, including Blu-ray discs, according to the sources.

And so it begins.

[ljblueteak]

From The Beatles site X

Culver City, CA (February 20th, 2024) -- Today, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), Sam Mendes, and Neal Street Productions announced a groundbreaking creative endeavor to tell the story of The Beatles with four distinct theatrical feature films. The project marks the first time Apple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles – Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison – have granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film.

As conceived by Mendes, who will direct, the four theatrical feature films – one from each band member’s point-of-view – will intersect to tell the astonishing story of the greatest band in history.

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SPE will finance and distribute worldwide with full theatrical windows in 2027. The dating cadence of the films, the details of which will be shared closer to release, will be innovative and groundbreaking. 

Mendes will direct all four films and produce alongside his Neal Street Productions partner Pippa Harris and Neal Street’s Julie Pastor. Jeff Jones will executive produce for Apple Corps Ltd.

“I’m honoured to be telling the story of the greatest rock band of all time, and excited to challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies,” said Sam Mendes.

“We intend this to be a uniquely thrilling, and epic cinematic experience: four films, told from four different perspectives which tell a single story about the most celebrated band of all time,” said Pippa Harris. “To have The Beatles’ and Apple Corps’ blessing to do this is an immense privilege. From our first meeting with Tom Rothman and Elizabeth Gabler, it was clear that they shared both our passion and ambition for this project, and we can’t think of a more perfect home than Sony Pictures.”

“Apple Corps is delighted to collaborate with Sam, Pippa and Julie to explore each Beatle’s unique story and to bring them together in a suitably captivating and innovative way,” said Apple Corps Ltd. CEO Jeff Jones. “Sony Pictures’ enthusiastic support, championing the project’s scope and creative vision from the start, has been invaluable for all of us.” 

“I know I speak for our CEO Tony Vinciquerra, who was instrumental in making this happen, and every Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group colleague around the world when I say: ‘yeah, yeah, yeah!’” said Tom Rothman, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group. “Theatrical movie events today must be culturally seismic. Sam’s daring, large-scale idea is that and then some. Pairing his premiere filmmaking team, with the music and the stories of four young men who changed the world, will rock audiences all over the globe. We are deeply grateful to all parties and look forward ourselves to breaking some rules with Sam’s uniquely artistic vision.”

[taviokapudding]

In regards to being asked about the black company, Nijisanji, their allegations to having ties to Israeli money, and #SinkTheYacht

I'm disappointed in

seeing folks punish all Niji EN livers by collectively unsubbing when "sinking the yacht" would be more effective by reaching out to AnyColor Inc shareholders and partners about Nijisanji's admission of management & livers bullying and listing all the public facts surrounding why Selen was fired. The summary of facts are that Nijisanji has bullies in their team, has done nothing to remove said bullies, and they chose a sudden termination to hide the fact they let a liver attempt suicide from said bullies and didn't inform the public about it.

So I understand why people are unsubbing as a whole- why many creators, artists, and third parties have made it public they will no longer make, support, or sponsor Nijisanji.

But priority 1 is not mass unsubbing- that's what Nijisanji wants. They are made up of known bullies and they are now manipulating the public into being bullies. Instead of spreading the word to mass unsub- I encourage everyone stop spending money on official merch, do not collab with any AnyColor Inc management, and not buy stocks connected directly to all AnyColor Inc nor their shareholders.

But why am I discussing this?

Why should non-vtuber fans care?

What I'm about to discuss now is an ongoing allegation that makes all the know facts even worse. If you support Palestine, you especially need to know about this ongoing allegation:

On Feb 5, ITOCHU Corp announced they would end their contract with an Israeli Defense Firm that they started March 2023- around the same time Nijisanji EN would annouced the termination without informing Selen (now Doki) that she was terminated. ITOCHU is a known shareholder of AnyColor Inc and does has the power to ask for public distractions. They are a monster firm among Japanese companies.

I cannot endorse #SinkTheYacht knowing Nijisanji livers are some of the worst collectively and consistently paid company VTubers in the industry, but if folks want to boycott AnyColor Inc's ceo, owners, shareholders, and management for their associations and ties to indirectly causing an ongoing genocide- then I support you. Sony Group Corp Japan, Bilibili Inc, & FreakOut Holdings Inc are a few shareholders that you can file public complaints towards about AnyColor's behavior and be wary of when choosing vtubers, streamers, youtubers, etc to support. But again ITOCHU and AnyColor's relationship is an allegation and speculation.

In my opinion

From an outsider perspective I believe an investigation into Nijisanji as a whole should've happened last year when so many people left or appeared to have left from management based pressure.

But as someone who holds many of the remaining livers with respect (and is a Kyomie) if indeed Nijisanji EN is telling the truth about livers and management bullying + doing nothing to stop it, then yes- every person responsible for ongoing bullying of at least 3 years should be terminated and black listed from the vtubing industry.

That all being said (if my gut is right) and none/the majority of the EN livers are not bullies then I also believe all currently contracted EN livers should be allowed to press charges aganist Nijisanji EN & AnyColor Inc for

1. Public defamation on an international scale due to the termination wording

2. Cuts to their already weird pay caused by the company's annoucements on Feb 5 & 6 2024

3. All documented mismanagement and bullying they've reported since being employed that led to emotional, physical, and financial losses

4. Losses to old and new merch sales the same week of Feb 5, 2024

The wording of the termination of Selen Tatsuki should be headed as a warning to an ongoing and well publicly documented management issues with AnyColor Inc and all their branches. If you're a vtuber who has or is planning to join Nijisanji EN- please get an attorney or lawyer if you choose to audition or are currently work for AnyColor Inc who's familiar with your nation's laws and Japan's laws. And remember to everyone, it takes hard work but being indie is possible- you don't need a company.

Thank you for reading this whole post and all fans please make the decisions and adjustments accordingly in regards to not #Sink TheYacht in such a fucking stupid fashion- don't be like the bullies who are managing your favorites. And god speed to all the EN Livers at KuroColor Inc who may end up seeing this on your private accounts- please know your fans will support you no matter what decisions you make but they hate your company and management for treating you like shit behind closed doors and out in the public. And if any of you do listen to my advice and find a legal expert to help you out, don't tell your management nor coworkers/friends/family, doubly if you don't have a copy of your most recent contract renewal/contract. Alright? Snakes can pass for tall grass, you need to be prepared to get bitten by the most unsuspecting blades when navigating your rights as a contracted streamer, entertainer, and employee.

[thebeatles]

Yellow Submarine was a planned computer-animated remake of The Beatles' 1968 film of the same name. Director Robert Zemeckis was to incorporate the 16 Beatles songs and recordings from the original motion picture licensed from Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC and EMI-Capitol Records, respectively, before it was cancelled. In 2009, Disney, Apple Corps and ImageMovers Digital announced plans for a remake of the Beatles' animated film, "Yellow Submarine," using motion capture technology. The film was scheduled for release in 2012, coinciding with the London Olympic Games. Director Robert Zemeckis would lead the project, with voices such as Peter Serafinowicz (Paul McCartney), Dean Lennox Kelly (John Lennon), Cary Elwes (George Harrison) and Adam Campbell (Ringo Starr). The motion capture would be done by the Beatles tribute group called "The Fab Four." David Tennant was in talks to play Chief Blue Meanie. Additionally, a Broadway stage adaptation and a Cirque du Soleil show were planned if the film was successful. However, in May 2010, Disney shut down ImageMovers Digital due to the failure of its previous projects, and ultimately canceled the film in 2011 after another box office failure, "Mars Needs Moms." Zemeckis had the option of taking the project to other studios, but ultimately decided not to pursue the film. In 2012, Zemeckis expressed his lack of interest in remaking the film, noting the difficulties of making remakes in today's film industry.

source: disney.fandom.com/wiki/Yellow_Submarine

Archive.org carries unseen footage of this project that you can see here!

[rebootgrimm]

Brands that are Pro-Israel under cut!!! Boycott them!!

Accenture

AccuWeather

ActionIQ

Ahava

AirBnB

Alaska Air

AllianceBernstein

Allianz

Amazon

Amdocs

American Airlines

American Eagle

American Wire Group

Amwell

Apollo

Apple

Aramis

ArentFox Schiff

Ariel

Atlassian

Authentic Brands

Aveda

Avery Dennison

Axel Springer

Bain & Company

Bank of America

Bank of New York Mellon

Baskin Robins

Bath & Body Works

Baupost Group

Bayer

BBC

BCG

Bioventus

Blackrock

Blackstone

Black & Decker

Bloomberg

Bobby Brown Essentials

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Bounty

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Bumble and Bumble

Burger King

Cadbury

Caltex

Capri Holdings

CareTrust REIT

Caterpillar

CeraVe

Chanel

Chapman and Cutler

Cisco

Citadel

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Clinique

CNN

Coca-Cola

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Disney

Donna Karan Cosmetics

Douglas Elliman

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EY

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GE

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Gillette

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Hardee’s

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Microsoft

Milo

Morgan Lewis

Morgan Stanley

Motorola

MRC

Nasdaq

National Basketball association (NBA)

National Geographic

NeoGames

Nescafé

Nestle (and anything that stems from them)

Netflix

NFL

Nido

Nike

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Novartis

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Okta

Omnicon Group

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Universal Music Group

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US Chamber of Commerce

Verizon

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Vim

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Zoff Davis

Zoom

[askagamedev]

How do *you* feel about the Activision-Microsoft merger?

Mergers and acquisitions are normal in business. Over the course of my career, I've seen several large industry publishers merge or acquire other publishers, and dozens of independent studios get purchased by publishers.

Sega merged with Sammy Corp. in 2004 to form Sega-Sammy. Later they bought Atlus.

EA merged with Pandemic Studios + Bioware in 2007

Bandai and Namco merged in 2007

Activision merged with Vivendi Universal's games division in 2008 to form Activision-Blizzard

Bungie was purchased by Microsoft in 2000, bought itself out to go independent again in 2007, and was recently acquired by Sony in 2022.

Activision-Blizzard merged with King in 2015

Microsoft acquired ZeniMax in 2020

EA acquired Glu Mobile in 2021

Embracer Group bought Gearbox in 2021

Take Two bought Zynga in 2022

These kinds of behaviors are fairly normal in any major industry. Smaller companies fall on hard times and a larger company offers a rescue. Old leadership grows weary of running the company and someone offers them a big payday. Two like-minded sets of leadership decide that they would work better together.

In my opinion, the danger comes when too much consolidation happens and, instead of a market with plenty of competition, you end up with a cartel. It's not quite a monopoly with a single controlling company, but it's pretty close - a cartel is a handful of enormous organizations/companies that control the vast majority of the market and collude with each other in order to keep competition down and enrich themselves. In such a situation, they don't have to compete as hard anymore because they can take turns and help each other out. Any rising competition either gets bought or sabotaged by the combined might of the cartel.

Usually this happens because the cost for entering the market is really high - it's really risky to take that chance to compete with the cartel, which makes the newcomers much more vulnerable to cartel countermeasures. You can see this kind of corporate nonsense at work in many fields here in the US - there are only a handful of telecom companies, internet service providers, meat packing companies, train companies, cloud computing services, and so on. A big sign you're dealing with a cartel is when there aren't many options and none of them are particularly appealing.

I don't think that's happened in video games yet - we still have large independent publishers like Take Two, Steam, and EA, and we have medium-sized independent publishers like Capcom, Sega-Sammy, Bandai-Namco, Epic, and so on. But if the mega-corps keep buying up the bigger publishers, we'll probably end up in cartel territory and everything will suck.

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[spotlightstory]

The Big Media Conglomerates

“media” in this context does not refer just to news outlets — it refers to any medium that controls the distribution of information. So here, “media” includes 24-hour news stations, newspapers, publishing houses, Internet utilities, and even video game developers.

Globally, large media conglomerates include Bertelsmann, National Amusements(Paramount Global), Sony Group Corporation, News Corp, Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Discovery, Fox Corporation, Hearst Communications, Amazon (Amazon MGM Studios), Grupo Globo (South America), and Lagardère Group.[4][5][6]

As of 2022, the largest media conglomerates in terms of revenue are Comcast NBCUniversal, The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount Global.

The 6 Companies That Own (Almost) All Media [INFOGRAPHIC] circa 2016? Recent mergers since these infographics were created. Still, interesting.

[welcometomy20s]

April 8, 2023

About a year and a half ago, I and others started noticing there were five agencies which were growing steadily and had plenty of collaboration with each other. I decided to dub them Five English Sisters, emphasizing the sisterhood of the five agencies - PRISM Project, Tsunderia, Project Kawaii, Phase Connect, and CyberLive.

CyberLive was the first to go, but I was not surprised. They were only really included because of the close connection with the other four, and their troubles were easily visible right from the start, or at least that was what I sensed. Even now, long after the demise, the tension has continued, after one of the two talents who moved to Phase Connect, did a bad joke.

Tsunderia had a quiet death, not quite getting the push and pull, first failing to capture the success of Kamiko Kana, although she had other issues, and then success of Miori Celesta. Ultimately they failed at actual support and quietly were disbanded.

Project Kawaii had a ‘miracle’ gen and relatively good models, which led them to great success, and 2nd Gen had a lesser but still remarkable success as well. Things were riding high with the 3D campaign, but cracks were beginning to show with Neena’s departure, which was unfortunate, but then just as things were looking better with the 3rd Gen, Oceane incident was revealed and some time after, whole of 3rd Gen was unceremoniously dropped, which is astounding considering the success of people like Aletta, whose shorts got her to 100K. 

PRISM Project held steady with their four generations and their inclusion to the SONY family cut them off from large success, due to the poor networking skills of the company and the general distrust after the Kaguya Luna debacle, but they have secured security in a way.

Which leaves Phase Connect as the biggest success of the group, which I would have never guessed… I wrote off Phase Connect when Sakana was posting on Reddit about him starting an agency - agency from a reddit user felt like an instant disaster, and the fact that their biggest talent was playing ropes with an even dangerous group signaled me the seal of doom.

But Pippa was one of the sly cookies in the business and the darker tone made the agency stand out, and they managed to successfully float 6 talents in their second gen, which is astounding, considering many agencies fail to float 4 or even 3 talents after their first go. Phase Connect managed to thread the line between the gremlin nature of Nijisanji EN and the outrageous and boastful nature of VShojo, as the alternative of EN Agencies.

While two of the five sisters have fully perished, idol Corp managed to nab the two empty thrones, with the surgical precision of debuting E-sekai in November, during the huge lull in both HoloEN and NijiEN, and focusing on the oft-neglected EU market. Penrose Rin was the snarky British Agency VTuber we expected to see long time ago, and her shorts, reminiscent of Pippa’s short with American autistic anger replaced by British anxiety snark, had garner enormous amount of attention vaulting her to over 250K subscribers in a month or so of the boom, with her fellow quietly but surely tracking to that 100K mark, and most already well over 50K.

But will there be that fifth member? Many had tried, like Amber Glow and AkiroAIR, but they had failed to create a good foundation for a robust fandom. The latest attempt is from Project EIEN, who had a rather nice growth, but no one from the group is a stand-out for the moment.

P.S. - Matori Kakeru’s departure continues to be a major surprise. I wonder if Kakeru is about to upgrade to a better position, because she was having relative success. Considering the Linglan Lily trade, the Taiwan scene has been quite tumultuous so anything is possible.

[crisismonitor]

Ράλι στις ασιατικές αγορές - Προεξοφλούν 50άρα μείωση από τη Fed

Ανοδικά, προς νέα υψηλά. κινούνται την Τρίτη οι περισσότερες ασιατικές αγορές, με εξαίρεση την Ιαπωνία,  καθώς οι επενδυτές δίνουν αυξημένες πιθανότητες για γενναία μείωση των επιτοκίων από τη Fed, σενάριο που επιδρά διαφορετικά στις αγορές. Η προσδοκία για 50άρα μείωση επιτοκίων από τη Fed οδηγεί τις περισσότερες ασιατικές αγορές σε νέο ράλι, με εξαίρεση τον Nikkei-225 στην Ιαπωνία που γράφει απώλειες στη σκιά ανησυχιών για τις τεχνολογικές που είναι επίσης εισαγόμενες από τις ΗΠΑ. Πτωτικά για δεύτερη σερί συνεδρίαση σημειώνουν οι αγορές στην Ιαπωνία, υτπό το βάρος της επιδείνωσης του outlook του τεχνολογικού τομέα. Απώλειες έως και 2% έφτασε να καταγράφει ο Nikkei-225 στο Τόκιο υποχωρώντας κάτω από τις 35.900 μονάδες, ενώ ο ευρύτερος δείκτης Topix είχε ζημιές 1,8% στις 2.525 μονάδες στις συναλλαγές μετά την αργία την Τρίτη. Αυτές οι κινήσεις σημειώθηκαν καθώς οι μεγάλες τεχνολογικές εταιρείες των ΗΠΑ βρέθηκαν υπό πίεση κατά τη διάρκεια της νύχτας, με την Apple να ηγείται της πτώσης λόγω ανησυχιών για τις πωλήσεις του iPhone 16. Οι επενδυτές έγιναν επίσης πιο επιφυλακτικοί ενόψει της απόφασης νομισματικής πολιτικής της Τράπεζας της Ιαπωνίας αυτήν την εβδομάδα, όπου αναμένεται να διατηρηθούν σταθερά τα επιτόκια, αλλά με το ενδεχόμενο μίας ακόμη αύξησης πριν το τέλος του έτους. Τους χαμένους οδήγησε τη Lasertec (-2,1%), την Tokyo Electron (-3,4%), την Disco Corp (-1,6%), την SoftBank Group (-2,3%) και την Advantest (-3,3%). Άλλες βαριές μετοχές του δείκτη κατέγραψαν επίσης πτώση, όπως η Mitsubishi UFJ (-2,1%), η Sumitomo Mitsui (-2,4%), η Toyota Motor (-1,9%), η Sony Group (-2,9%) και η Daiichi Sankyo (-2,5%). Έκτη σερί άνοδος στη Σιγκαπούρη Στη Σιγκαπούρη η αγορά καταγράφει την έκτη σερί ανοδική συνεδρίαση. Ο δείκτης STI αυξήθηκε κατά 22 μονάδες ή 0,6% στις 3.594 μονάδες στις πρωινές συναλλαγές της Τρίτης, καταγράφοντας άνοδο για έκτη συνεχόμενη συνεδρίαση και φτάνοντας στο υψηλότερο επίπεδο από τον Δεκέμβριο του 2007, εν μέσω προσδοκιών ότι η Ομοσπονδιακή Τράπεζα των ΗΠΑ (Fed) μπορεί να ξεκινήσει τον κύκλο χαλάρωσης της νομισματικής πολιτικής αυτή την εβδομάδα με μείωση 50 μονάδων βάσης αντί για 25. Παράλληλα, τα τοπικά στοιχεία έδειξαν ότι οι μη πετρελαϊκές εξαγωγές (NODX) της Σιγκαπούρης τον Αύγουστο συνέχισαν να καταγράφουν διψήφια ανάπτυξη για τρίτη φορά φέτος, παρόλο που ο ρυθμός αύξησης μειώθηκε. Όσον αφορά την εγχώρια αγορά εργασίας, τα τελικά στοιχεία έδειξαν ότι η απασχόληση αυξήθηκε σημαντικά το δεύτερο τρίμηνο καθώς η οικονομία της πόλης συνέχισε να επεκτείνεται, ενώ το ποσοστό ανεργίας μειώθηκε ελαφρώς στο 2,0% από το υψηλότερο επίπεδο των 1,5 ετών του 2,1% το πρώτο τρίμηνο. Σχεδόν όλοι οι τομείς κινήθηκαν ανοδικά, με κορυφαίους τους τομείς της υγειονομικής περίθαλψης, των διαρκών καταναλωτικών αγαθών, των βιομηχανικών υπηρεσιών και των χρηματοοικονομικών. Μεταξύ των μεγάλων εταιρειών, η Jardine Matheson Hlds. αυξήθηκε κατά 3,4%, ακολουθούμενη από την DFI Retail Group (2,2%), την Singapore Telecommunication (2,1%) και την Keppel Ltd. (2,0%). Τέταρτη σερί άνοδος στο Χονγκ Κονγκ Την τέταρτη σερί ανοδική συνεδρίαση καταγράφει η αγορά στο Χονγκ Κονγκ. Ο Hang Seng ενισχύεται κατά 203 μονάδες ή 1,2% στις 17.623 μονάδες στην πρωινή συνεδρίαση της Τρίτης. Οι αγορές πλησίασαν το υψηλότερο επίπεδο των τελευταίων δύο εβδομάδων, καθώς η Ομοσπονδιακή Τράπεζα των ΗΠΑ (Fed) αναμένεται να ανακοινώσει την πρώτη μείωση επιτοκίων από τον Μάρτιο του 2022 και να χαράξει πορεία για χαμηλότερα επιτόκια τα επόμενα δύο χρόνια. Στην Κίνα, η Λαϊκή Τράπεζα της Κίνας (PBoC) θα πραγματοποιήσει την μηνιαία αναθεώρηση των βασικών επιτοκίων της την Παρασκευή, μετά τη διατήρησή τους σε ιστορικά χαμηλά επίπεδα τον Αύγουστο, με στόχο την τόνωση μιας αδύναμης οικονομίας. Εν τω μεταξύ, το Χονγκ Κονγκ προετοιμάζει κανόνες για τη χρήση της τεχνητής νοημοσύνης (AI) στον χρηματοοικονομικό τομέα. Σύμφωνα με το Bloomberg News, μια επίσημη δήλωση για το θέμα θα μπορούσε να εκδοθεί στα τέλη Οκτωβρίου κατά τη διάρκεια της Fintech Week, μιας από τις πιο σημαντικές ετήσιες εκδηλώσεις του κλάδου. Τα κέρδη ήταν ευρείας βάσης, καθώς οι έμποροι αγνόησαν αναφορές ότι η Goldman Sachs και η Citigroup μείωσαν τις προβλέψεις τους για την αύξηση του ΑΕΠ της Κίνας για το 2024 στο 4,7% από 4,9% και 4,8%, αντίστοιχα. Η CK Asset Hlds. σημείωσε άνοδο 4,2%, όπως και η ENN Energy Hlds. (3,7%) και η Semicon Manufacturing (1,5%) Οριακή άνοδος στην Αυστραλία Την τέταρτη ανοδική συνεδρίαση του καταγράφει και ο S&P/ASX 200 στο Σίδνεϋ αν και με οριακά κέρδη 0,2%, υπερβαίνοντας όμως τις 8.140 μονάδες την Τρίτη και πλησιάζοντας νέα ιστορικά υψηλά, εν μέσω αυξανόμενων προσδοκιών ότι η Ομοσπονδιακή Τράπεζα των ΗΠΑ (Fed) θα προβεί σε μια σημαντική μείωση επιτοκίων κατά 50 μονάδες βάσης αυτή την εβδομάδα. Οι επενδυτές περιμένουν επίσης μια σειρά από στοιχεία για την απασχόληση στην Αυστραλία που θα δημοσιευτούν αργότερα αυτή την εβδομάδα, προκειμένου να αξιολογήσουν την κατάσταση της αγοράς εργασίας και τις πιθανές επιπτώσεις στην εγχώρια νομισματική πολιτική. Σημαντικές επιδόσεις κατέγραψαν βαριές μετοχές του δείκτη όπως η Westpac Banking (0,6%), η Rio Tinto (0,8%), η Qantas Airways (0,9%), η Xero (1%) και η Brambles Ltd (1,2%). Στα εταιρικά νέα, η Woodside Energy αυξήθηκε κατά 1,2% αφού ο CEO αποκάλυψε ότι η εταιρεία βρίσκεται σε συνομιλίες με πιθανούς συνεργάτες για το έργο Driftwood LNG. Η ενεργειακή εταιρεία σημείωσε κέρδη ακόμη και μετά την απόφαση της UBS να μειώσει τον στόχο τιμής της μετοχής λόγω αδύναμης προοπτικής για τις τιμές του πετρελαίου. Read the full article

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Nintendo sets sales record with new Pokémon games on the Switch console

Nintendo sets sales record with new Pokémon games on the Switch console

Nintendo said its Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games for the Nintendo Switch hit an all-times sales record for the company. Pokémon is one of Nintendo’s longest-running and most popular franchises. Guillaume Payen | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Nintendo on Thursday said it latest Pokémon games have set a sales record at the Japanese gaming giant as it continues to pump out…

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Quantum Dots Market is estimated to Witness High Growth Owing to Increased Efficiency in Optoelectronic Devices

Quantum dots are semiconducting crystals that can transform solar energy into electrical energy. They have the ability to produce vibrant and saturated colors lacking in other display technologies. Quantum dots provide enhanced contrast ratios, response times, and viewing angles when used in displays, lighting and other optoelectronic devices.

They find widespread usage in television displays, monitors, smartphones and other consumer electronics due to their high energy efficiency and lower power consumption compared to conventional lighting technologies. The Quantum Dots Market is estimated to be valued at USD 6.05 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 19.98 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.60% from 2024 to 2031. Key Takeaways Key players operating in the Quantum Dots Market are Altairnano, Apple Inc., Dow, Intelligent Materials Private Limited, LG Display Co., Life Technologies, MicroVision, Nanoco Group plc, Nanosys Inc., NNCrystal, Ocean NanoTech LLC, OSRAM GmbH, QD Laser, Quantum Materials Corp., Samsung Display Co. Ltd., Sigma-Aldrich Co., Sony Corporation, Techinstro, and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. The major players are investing in R&D to develop new applications of quantum dots in various end-use industries. The rising Quantum Dots Market Demand for displays and lighting solutions across industries is expected to create significant growth opportunities for quantum dot providers. Advancements in quantum dot synthesis are enabling more efficient and economical production, positioning them as a sustainable alternative to LEDs and OLEDs. Technological innovations are expanding quantum dot applications beyond displays into areas like photovoltaics, biomedical imaging and sensors. The development of core-shell and alloyed quantum dots with improved optical and electronic properties is further enhancing the efficacy of quantum dot-based devices. Market Drivers The growing adoption of quantum dot displays in premium smartphones and televisions is a key driver for the market. The superior color performance and power efficiency of quantum dots makes them preferable to traditional display technologies. Secondly, their tunable light emission and narrowband wavelength conversion capabilities are accelerating the incorporation of quantum dots in horticultural grow lights, solid-state lighting and multi-spectral sensors. stringent regulations regarding energy-efficient lighting are also propelling the demand for quantum dots.

Current challenges in Quantum Dots Market The Quantum Dots Market Challenges And Opportunities such as high production costs, lack of standardization, limited applications, and stringent regulations around toxicity. Mass production of quantum dots requires extensive research and infrastructure investment which pushes the costs higher. There is no consensus on the specifications and properties of quantum dots which hinders large scale manufacturing. Quantum dots are currently used only in niche display and biomedical applications. Broader commercialization would require overcoming regulatory hurdles regarding potential health and environmental impact. SWOT Analysis Strength: Unique optical and electric properties enable innovative applications. Can be designed for specific wavelengths by changing size. Weakness: High manufacturing costs. Concerns around environmental toxicity and disposed of quantum dots. Opportunity: Potential to disrupt display, lighting, solar cell and biomedical industries. Growing investment in manufacturing process optimization. Threats: Stiff competition from conventional technologies. Stringent safety regulations can delay commercialization. Geographical regions - Value concentration The North America region dominated the global Quantum Dots Market in terms of value in the historical period and is expected to maintain this trend over the forecast years as well. This is attributed to substantial investments in quantum dots related R&D by leading tech companies as well as government funding for nanotechnology development in the US and Canada. The Asia Pacific region emerged as the second largest regional market led by government initiatives to build domestic display panel manufacturing capacity especially in China, South Korea and Japan. Fastest growing region The Asia Pacific region is poised to witness the highest growth in the Quantum Dots Market over the forecast period between 2024 to 2031. This is due to increasing adoption of quantum dot displays for smartphones and TVs by Chinese electronics brands along with setting up of large scale quantum dots production facilities to fulfill local demand as well as for exports. Countries like China, South Korea and Japan are strongly supporting indigenous quantum dots industry through incentives and partnerships with foreign technology providers.

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As the market experiences a marginal rise following Monday's consolidation, several key players have emerged as leaders in today's stock market. Insulet Corporation (PODD), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ltd (NCLH), Carnival Corporation (CCL), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL), Southwest Airlines Co (LUV), Sony Group Corporation (SONY), and Toyota Motor Corp (TM) have captivated market attention with positive performances and noteworthy strategies. Southwest Airlines Co, operating under a low-cost carrier business model, prioritizes affordable air travel while ensuring a straightforward travel experience and high customer satisfaction. By focusing on a single aircraft type and short-haul routes, Southwest maximizes efficiency and productivity. In exciting renewable energy news, ReNew Energy Global Plc has signed a groundbreaking agreement with tech giant Microsoft, committing to a green power purchase agreement and generating over a million units of clean electricity annually. This partnership emphasizes the importance of clean energy and positions ReNew as a pivotal player in the renewable market. Blue Bird Corporation, a prominent figure in electric and low-emission school transportation, has achieved a significant milestone by delivering its 2,000th electric, zero-emission school bus. This milestone highlights Blue Bird's commitment to innovative solutions that prioritize the well-being of students and the plan https://csimarket.com/news/news_markets.php?date=2024-08-27T18200&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr

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In 2022, the global Electric Vehicle Battery Market was valued at USD 50.5 Billion. Between 2023 and 2032, this market is estimated to register the highest CAGR of 26.5%. It is expected to reach USD 500 billion in the forecast period. The Electric Vehicle Battery Market refers to the industry focused on the development, production, and distribution of batteries specifically designed for electric vehicles. These batteries are primarily lithium-ion based due to their high energy density, long cycle life, and relatively low weight. The market is driven by the increasing adoption of electric vehicles worldwide, fueled by growing environmental concerns, government regulations, and advancements in battery technology that enhance energy storage capacity, reduce costs, and improve charging times. Key players in this market include Tesla, LG Chem, Panasonic, and CATL, who are continually innovating to meet the rising demand for more efficient and sustainable energy solutions. Market Key Players:

ATLASBX Co.

Sony

Hitachi

NEC Corporation

Panasonic Corporation

TCL Corporation

Huanyu New Energy Technology

Duracell

NorthStar

Crown Battery Manufacturing

GS Yuasa Corp

East Penn Manufacturing Co.

C&D Technologies, Inc.

B. Battery Co., Ltd.

Narada Power Source Co., Ltd.

CSB Battery Company Ltd.

EnerSys, Inc.

Coslight Technology International Group Co., Ltd.

Zibo Torch Energy Co., Ltd.

Other Key Players

Click here for request a sample : https://market.us/report/electric-vehicle-battery-market/request-sample/ Battery Type Analysis:

The lithium-ion battery segment leads global market growth due to its high energy density and lightweight nature, making it ideal for automotive applications, particularly hybrid and electric vehicles. Other battery types, such as lead-acid, nickel-metal hydride, and sodium-ion, serve specific applications. Lead-acid batteries, for instance, are favored where weight is not a critical factor and cost-efficiency is prioritized, providing a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries in certain scenarios.

Vehicle Type Analysis:

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) dominate the market growth globally, holding the largest market share during the forecast period. This surge is driven by the cost savings and zero carbon emissions associated with BEVs, alongside continuous technological advancements that reduce battery costs. The zero-emission benefit and the absence of toxic gas emissions are significant factors propelling the market’s expansion.

Key Market Segments:

Based on the Battery Type

Lead Acid Battery

Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery

Lithium-Ion Battery

Others

Based on Vehicle Type

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

Driving Factors:

The global growth of the electric vehicle market is driven by the significant reduction in lithium-ion battery costs, which have dropped from $1,000 to $200 per kWh due to advancements in battery pack and cell chemistry. Lithium-ion batteries dominate the rechargeable battery market with a 70% share. Additionally, stringent government fuel economy regulations and subsidies to reduce vehicle emissions are bolstering the shift towards electric vehicles, highlighting their importance over fuel-based automobiles in terms of lower emissions and renewable energy potential.

Restraining Factors:

The growth of the electric vehicle market is hindered by a lack of charging infrastructure and the limited availability of essential minerals like nickel, graphite, and cobalt, which are geographically concentrated. This supply shortfall, coupled with the high cost of installing charging stations, especially in emerging economies, poses significant challenges. The insufficient charging infrastructure could decrease electric vehicle adoption rates, despite the low per-charge cost.

Growth Opportunity:

A major growth opportunity in the electric vehicle market is the adoption of battery-swapping and Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) models. These innovations allow users to quickly replace discharged batteries, enhancing convenience and reducing downtime. Such solutions can significantly increase consumer adoption of electric vehicles by addressing charging time concerns and improving overall customer satisfaction.

Latest Trends:

The development of advanced battery chemistries, such as lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt-oxide (NMC), is a significant trend in the electric vehicle market. These new chemistries offer higher energy density and longer life cycles compared to traditional materials, driving the market forward. The continuous adoption of these advanced battery technologies underlines a positive trend, promoting further market growth globally.