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However, there remains a good argument that the world’s oceans – and the ships that roam them – often get overlooked when it comes to advances in transportation technology. How will shipping change in the coming years, and what trends can we look to for guidance on the future of shipping? The Future of Shipping Today’s infographic comes to us from Futurism, and it gives examples of ships already in production – or in the concept phase – that aim to make activity on the world’s oceans greener and more autonomous....

While that singular number is impressive, the publication’s 2018 rankings of global brands can be further broken down in other ways that are also quite intriguing. Let’s take a look at brands by individual brand value, as well as sorted by relevant industry. Ranking the Most Valuable Brands in 2018 Today’s infographic comes to us from HowMuch.net and it showcases the 100 most valuable brands in the world, according to recent Forbes rankings....

Just last year, the global banking industry cashed in an impressive $1.36 trillion in after-tax profits ⁠— the highest total in the sector seen in the last 20 years. What are the drivers behind revenue and profits in the financial services sector, and where do the biggest opportunities exist in the future? Following the Money Today’s infographic comes to us from McKinsey & Company, and it leverages proprietary insights from their Panorama database....

With Investing, Little Things Make a Big Difference The difference between good and great is often found in the details. As discussed in this infographic, a few little ideas can make a big difference in the long run. First, the equation for growing wealth is actually quite simple: produce more than you consume, and save the difference. Being disciplined and smart means that unnecessary expenses are cut, and any savings can go towards the bottom line....

What started as a “hook-up” app 10 years ago for college students, is now a mainstream hit that is globally used in 190 countries and 45 languages. The graphic above highlights key moments that have shaped the app’s success, using data from Match Group’s investor presentations and news reports. From Hatch to Match: The Early Days of Tinder The concept of the app emerged when the original founding partners, Sean Rad and Joe Munoz, won a hackathon in 2012....

This ranking can teach us about the evolving market for cryptocurrencies and the direction it may take as more and more competing players emerge. A Matter of Scale The movement – or lack thereof – of market cap rankings as shown in the chart can be deceiving at first. Keep in mind that the rankings, as listed, don’t take the scale of differences in market cap (or coin price) into account....

Today, the smartphone market is a fiercely competitive space. On a global scale, iPhone has carved out a respectable 16% of the smartphone market. In the U.S., however, the iPhone has managed to win the hearts and minds of more consumers. New data from Counterpoint Research via FT notes that iPhones now make up 50% of the overall installed user base* in the United States. With a plethora of smartphone brands available to American consumers—and many at lower price points—what is it that makes this brand so popular?...

Is 3d Printing Disruptive Technology Technology moves at an extremely fast pace. However, particularly when it comes to adoption, technology seems to only inch forward sometimes. 3d printing will likely revolutionize the way we prototype and manufacture, but it takes some time for industry and individuals to get on board. The above infographic makes the point that right now we are only partially into the typical adoption curve. It took about 35 years to reach an average of one personal computer per person in the US....

In this graphic from Roundhill Investments, we show a breakdown of legal sports betting by state. A State View of Legal Sports Betting In 2022, sports betting was live in 31 states plus Washington, D.C. Betting activity is highly concentrated, with the top five states accounting for 57% of the total reported legal wagers. New York State had the most legal sports betting, largely because it was the most populous state to allow online sports wagers so far....

Wind and solar generate over a tenth of the world’s electricity. Taken together, they are the fourth-largest source of electricity, behind coal, gas, and hydro. This infographic based on data from Ember shows the rise of electricity from these two clean sources over the last decade. Europe Leads in Wind and Solar Wind and solar generated 10.3% of global electricity for the first time in 2021, rising from 9.3% in 2020, and doubling their share compared to 2015 when the Paris Climate Agreement was signed....

Humans have a storied and complicated relationship with drugs. Defined as chemical substances that cause a change in our physiology or psychology, many drugs are taken medicinally or accepted culturally, like caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. But many drugs—including medicines and non-medicinal substances taken as drugs—are taken recreationally and can be abused. Each country and people have their own relationship to drugs, with some embracing the use of specific substances while others shun them outright....

Which cities are the world’s economic powerhouses, and what portion of global wealth is located in these key urban centers? Today’s chart pulls information from the latest report from market research firm New World Wealth, which we previously cited weeks ago when we visualized the shift in global wealth over the last decade. The World’s Wealthiest Cities The data shown in this chart represents the total amount of private wealth held by all the individuals living in each of these cities....

Nearly 450 reactors around the world supply various nations with nuclear power, combining for about 10% of the world’s electricity, or about 4% of the global energy mix. But while some countries are turning to nuclear as a clean energy source, nuclear energy generation overall has seen a slowdown since its peak in the 1990s. The above infographic breaks down nuclear electricity generation by country in 2020 using data from the Power Reactor Information System (PRIS)....

Depending on the public policies and application processes of your country, you might struggle or succeed in opening and operating a business. If you live in New Zealand, for example, you can get a new enterprise up and running in half a day. If you live in Luxembourg or Argentina, however, it’s a different story─with the process sometimes taking over a year. Today’s chart uses data from the World Bank’s annual Doing Business 2020 report, which delves into the ease of doing business in countries around the world....

And by then, it’s too late. The map above, based on data from the Real Estate Bubble Index by UBS, serves as an early warning system, evaluating 25 global cities and scoring them based on their bubble risk. Reading the Signs Bubbles are hard to distinguish in real-time as investors must judge whether a market’s pricing accurately reflects what will happen in the future. Even so, there are some signs to watch out for....

For one, there are new faces at the top of the leaderboard that were never there before. One of the most obvious changes though, is that the richest billionaires have accumulated a lot more wealth in recent years. Using annual data from Forbes on the richest billionaires, we’ve visualized the wealth and ranking of the top 10 billionaires over the past decade. Who are the World’s Richest Billionaires? While the pecking order has fluctuated, the leaderboard remains very exclusive....

The uncertainty that arises in relation to these two events is subsiding. The election is over and the roll out of vaccines has commenced. For Wall Street and their forward looking estimates, greener pastures appear to be on the horizon. As a result, this has translated into record-breaking inflows into stock market funds near the end of 2020. Stock Market Funds In the week through November 11, 2020, $44.5 billion of stock market inflows were injected into markets through various funds—the largest weekly inflow into equity funds ever recorded....

This represents a 38% increase over 2016, with many investors now considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors alongside traditional financial analysis. Despite the strategy’s growth, lingering misconceptions remain. In today’s infographic from New York Life Investments, we address the five key myths of sustainable investing and shine a light on the realities. 1. Performance In 2015, academics analyzed more than 2,000 studies—and found that in roughly 90% of the studies, companies with strong ESG profiles had equal or better financial performance than their non-ESG counterparts....

During periods of economic expansion, these are the first materials to support a bustling economy, reducing inventory at metal warehouses and eventually their source, mines. A Base Metal Boom? Today’s infographic comes to us from Tartisan Nickel and it takes a look at the surging demand for base metals for use in renewable energy and EVs, and whether this could translate into a sustained bull market for base metals....

Using data from CoinMarketCap, this graphic looks at bitcoin’s historical price corrections from all-time highs. With bitcoin already down ~15% from its all-time high, Elon Musk’s tweet announcing Tesla would stop accepting bitcoin for purchases helped send the cryptocurrency down more than 50% from the top, dipping into the $30,000 price area. Crypto Cycle Top or Bull Run Pullback? It’s far too early to draw any conclusions from bitcoin’s latest drop despite 30-40% pullbacks being common pit stops across bitcoin’s various bull runs....