All articles tagged with #market consolidation
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
US beef prices are soaring due to a decline in cattle herds and industry consolidation, with political debates over potential solutions like increasing domestic production and imports. Ranchers face challenges from high costs and market control by a few large companies, and current proposals may not effectively lower prices for consumers.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Reuters
Only 15 of the 129 EV and plug-in hybrid brands in China are expected to be financially viable by 2030 due to intense competition, market consolidation, and overcapacity, with these brands projected to dominate about 75% of the market, while the rest struggle with profitability amid price wars and economic support from local governments.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by AMBCrypto News
Ethereum's recent bullish surge is cooling off, showing signs of consolidation amid ETF hype. Despite a 17% increase last week, the growth has slowed to less than 1% this week. Technical indicators and trading data suggest a mixed sentiment, with a predominance of long positions but increased market caution. The ETH/USDt chart and RSI indicate neutral momentum, with key support at $3,770 and resistance near $4,000. Overall, Ethereum is already in a consolidation phase.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FX Empire
Natural gas prices are experiencing further consolidation as a broadening formation develops, reflecting uncertainty at a critical support area. Resistance is seen around the downtrend line and lower declining parallel channel line, indicating a continuation of the bearish trend. The bearish continuation is expected to first target 1.98, then 1.97, with a high chance of testing trend lows around 1.95. If prices fall decisively below 1.95, the next area to watch for support is around 1.795.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Wccftech
The games industry is facing layoffs and consolidation, with 2024 expected to be a challenging year despite modest revenue growth. Traditional pure-play game companies will struggle to compete as tech majors and non-pure-play entertainment companies enter the market. Microsoft's recent layoffs, including those from the Activision acquisition, are in line with industry trends. Despite the tough climate, successful games like Palworld demonstrate that addressing consumer preferences can lead to success in the industry.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fortune
The stock market is experiencing a downturn at the start of 2024, attributed to three main factors according to Capital Economics: a natural market consolidation after significant gains in 2023, concerns over a less favorable outlook from central banks with the Federal Reserve potentially delaying interest rate cuts, and disrupted shipping routes in the Red Sea due to Middle East tensions, which could impact inflation. Despite these issues, Capital Economics maintains a constructive outlook for both bonds and equities, anticipating that a shift towards less restrictive monetary policy will be the dominant theme of 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FX Empire
Natural gas markets have shown signs of recovery as the 200-Day EMA provides support, indicating a potential upward trend. The market is currently in a consolidation range, with a possibility of reaching the top again. Breaking above the shooting star from Friday could lead to further gains, potentially reaching the $4.00 level. However, a breakdown below the 200-Day EMA may bring the 50-Day EMA into play as support, followed by the $3.00 level. Factors such as colder weather, supply concerns in Europe, disruptions in pipelines, and geopolitical tensions contribute to the market's volatility. Despite occasional pullbacks, the long-term outlook suggests a potential rise towards the $5.00 level.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Hollywood writers and actors are facing off against powerful conglomerates and tech giants in ongoing labor negotiations. The consolidation of the industry and the rise of big tech companies have created an imbalance in bargaining power, leaving workers feeling vulnerable. If politicians had taken a tougher stance on market consolidation and subjected tech companies to reasonable regulation, the situation might be different. Both sides have their own concerns and demands, with the studios claiming a radical faction has made progress impossible, while the actors and writers seek fair compensation and protection in the face of advancing artificial intelligence. The struggle for fair wages and job security extends beyond Hollywood, with workers in other industries also facing similar challenges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Private equity firms are rapidly acquiring physician practices, consolidating a significant share of the market and leading to price increases in various medical specialties, according to a study. The research found that private equity acquisitions were associated with price hikes in eight out of ten specialties, particularly in metropolitan areas where a single private equity firm controlled over 30% of the market. Prices for gastroenterologists rose by 14%, oncologists by 16%, and ophthalmologists by 9%. The study authors called for closer examination of the effects of private equity investments in medical groups, as most acquisitions occurred without federal antitrust scrutiny.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Barron's
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have consolidated gains from one of the best stretches for digital assets in more than two years amid hopes of more accommodative monetary policy from the Federal Reserve. Bitcoin is still up almost 50% so far this year but has fallen back from a peak above $26,000 on Tuesday, which marked the highest levels since the crypto crash accelerated last June.