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bookmaker def Ex-Colorado footballer Bloom dedicates time to fulfilling wishes for older adultsNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes rose to more records Wednesday after tech companies talked up how much of a boost they’re getting from the artificial-intelligence boom. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to add to what’s set to be one of its best years of the millennium. It’s the 56th time the index has hit an all-time high this year after climbing in 11 of the last 12 days . The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 308 points, or 0.7%, while the Nasdaq composite added 1.3% to its own record. Salesforce helped pull the market higher after delivering stronger revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected, though its profit fell just short. CEO Mark Benioff highlighted the company’s artificial-intelligence offering for customers, saying “the rise of autonomous AI agents is revolutionizing global labor, reshaping how industries operate and scale.” The stock price of the company, which helps businesses manage their customers, jumped 11%. Marvell Technology leaped even more after delivering better results than expected, up 23.2%. CEO Matt Murphy said the semiconductor supplier is seeing strong demand from AI and gave a forecast for profit in the upcoming quarter that topped analysts’ expectations. All the optimistic talk helped Nvidia , the company whose chips are powering much of the move into AI, rally 3.5%. It was the strongest force pushing upward on the S&P 500 by far. They helped offset an 8.9% drop for Foot Locker, which reported profit and revenue that fell short of analysts’ expectations. CEO Mary Dillon said the company is taking a more cautious view, and it cut its forecasts for sales and profit this year. Dillon pointed to how keen customers are for discounts and how soft demand has been outside of Thanksgiving week and other key selling periods. Retailers overall have offered mixed signals about how resilient U.S. shoppers can remain. Their spending has been one of the main reasons the U.S. economy has avoided a recession that earlier seemed inevitable after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to crush inflation. But shoppers are now contending with still-high prices and a slowing job market . This week’s highlight for Wall Street will be Friday’s jobs report from the U.S. government, which will show how many people employers hired and fired last month. A narrower report released Wednesday morning suggested employers in the private sector increased their payrolls by less last month than economists expected. Hiring in manufacturing was the weakest since the spring, according to Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP. The report strengthened traders’ expectations that the Fed will cut its main interest rate again when it meets in two weeks. The Fed began easing its main interest rate from a two-decade high in September, hoping to offer more support for the job market. The central bank had appeared set to continue cutting rates into next year, but the election of Donald Trump has scrambled Wall Street’s expectations somewhat. Trump’s preference for higher tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , which could alter the Fed’s plans . Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the central bank can afford to cut rates cautiously because inflation has slowed from its peak two years ago and the economy remains sturdy. A separate report on Wednesday said health care, finance and other businesses in the U.S. services sector are continuing to grow, but not by as much as before and not by as much as economists expected. One respondent from the construction industry told the survey from the Institute for Supply Management that the Fed’s rate cuts haven't pulled down mortgage rates as much as hoped. Plus, “the unknown effect of tariffs clouds the future.” In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.18% from 4.23% late Tuesday. On Wall Street, Campbell’s sank 6.2% for one of the S&P 500’s sharper losses despite increasing its dividend and reporting a stronger profit than analysts expected. Its revenue fell short of Wall Street’s expectations, and the National Football League’s Washington Commanders hired Campbell’s CEO Mark Clouse as its team president. Gains for airline stocks helped offset that drop after JetBlue Airways said it saw stronger bookings for travel in November and December following the presidential election. It also said it’s benefiting from lower fuel prices, as well as lower costs due to improved on-time performance. JetBlue jumped 8.3%, while Southwest Airlines climbed 3.5%. All told, the S&P 500 rose 36.61 points to 6,086.49. The Dow climbed 308.51 to 45,014.04, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 254.21 to 19,735.12. In stock markets abroad, South Korea’s Kospi sank 1.4% following a night full of drama in Seoul. President Yoon Suk Yeol was facing possible impeachment after he suddenly declared martial law on Tuesday night, prompting troops to surround the parliament. He revoked the martial law declaration six hours later. In the crypto market , bitcoin climbed near $99,000 after Trump said he would nominate Paul Atkins , a cryptocurrency advocate, to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission. AP Writers Matt Ott and Zimo Zhong contributed.

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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — In some sports, playing three games in 11 days would be considered a lull in the schedule. Football is different — although this type of stretch is becoming more common in the NFL. “I just kind of put myself in a basketball perspective. Those guys play back to back, so I guess there’s a little merit behind us quote-unquote complaining about it, but they are playing 82 games," Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton said. “MLB players are playing 162 games, and we have 17, and we’re trying to fight them to go to 18 right now. I think it’s good in a sense that we’ll see who is most prepared down the stretch, and it’s really challenging for teams — everybody that’s involved.” The Ravens are one of the five teams that are about to go through a three-game, 11-day stretch. The Ravens, Chiefs, Steelers and Texans are playing Sunday, the following Saturday and then the Wednesday after that on Christmas. Chicago has a game this coming Monday night, then plays the following Sunday before a Thursday game on Dec. 26. Before this season, 21 teams in the Super Bowl era had played three games in 11 days, according to Sportradar. In 2024 there are nine stretches like that on the schedule. In addition to the five teams above, four others have already gone through a three-game, 11-day period. The Jets, Seahawks, Saints and Cowboys all had Monday-Sunday-Thursday runs like the Bears are about to face. The Jets and Cowboys managed to go 2-1 during those stretches, but the Seahawks and Saints went 0-3. “Try to win the first one, rest, try to get your body back how it should be,” Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson said. “If it’s not 100 percent, try to get it close as possible — just get ready to play football. That’s all.” For Baltimore, the easiest game of the three is in theory the first. As of Thursday afternoon, the Ravens were favored by 16 points at the New York Giants this weekend, according to BetMGM Sportsbook — but Baltimore has already lost to last-place teams like the Raiders and Browns this season. So the Ravens need to be careful not to overlook the lowly Giants. After the trip to New Jersey, Baltimore returns home to face Pittsburgh in a game that figures to be vital to the Ravens' AFC North title hopes. Then there's a road game against AFC South-leading Houston on Christmas. “The big picture is, ‘All hands on deck.’ We’re focused toward playing our best game so far on Sunday,” coach John Harbaugh said. “We’re going to need to do that, and that’s what we’re training and preparing to do. We have a plan for the three-game stretch, and that plan starts with Sunday.” The Ravens played on Christmas last year too, but that was on a Monday, so it wasn't that big a change in the schedule. If there's one factor in Baltimore's favor this season, it's that the Ravens had their open date last week — immediately before their rugged three-game stretch. But that meant Baltimore was among the last teams to have a week off. And the Ravens started earlier than almost anyone else, having been part of the NFL's opening game against Kansas City. “We reported to camp earlier than everybody else for that Thursday night game, and I think KC had their bye a little while ago,” Hamilton said. “I guess we had the longest stretch, continuous, of anybody else. It’s just going to be that much better at the end of it all, when we do what we need to do, and we can look back on that and say, ‘We did that, and we came out and won these three games.’” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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Adani said that less than two weeks ago, the company faced allegations from the US regarding compliance practices at Adani Green Energy. He said that this was not the first time they had encountered such challenges and added that every attack makes them stronger, with each obstacle turning into a stepping stone. Jaipur: Industrialist Gautam Adani, in his first response, denied the accusations to the fresh US indictments on Saturday, saying that “every attack makes us stronger.” Adani was speaking during the 51st Gem and Jewellery Awards in Jaipur where he said that business had previously encountered “such challenges.” “As most of you would have read less than 2 weeks back, we faced a set of allegations from the US about compliance practises at Adani Green Energy. This is not the first time we have faced such challenges. What I can tell you is that every attack makes us stronger and every obstacle becomes a stepping stone,” Adani said. ‘Negativity spreads faster than facts’ He added, “Despite a lot of the vested reporting, no one from the Adani side has been charged with any violation of the FCPA or any conspiracy to obstruct justice. In today’s world, negativity spreads faster than facts. As we work through the legal process, I want to reconfirm our absolute commitment to world-class regulatory compliance. ” He said that despite the Adani Group’s successes, the challenges it faced were even more great. He said that these challenges did not break the company. Instead, they defined it, making the group stronger and instilling an unwavering belief that after every setback, it would rise again, more resilient than before. Adani recalls Hindenburg’s dual attack He recalled the attack by the US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research in January 2023. As the group was preparing for its follow-on public offering (FPO), it was targeted by a short-selling attack from abroad. This was not just a typical financial assault but a dual attack aimed at undermining the company’s financial stability while also dragging it into a political controversy, Adani said. Certain media outlets with vested interests amplified the situation. Despite this, the group’s commitment to its principles remained strong, he added. “After successfully raising ₹20,000 crore through India’s largest-ever FPO, we made the unprecedented decision to return the funds. We then further proved our resilience by securing capital from various international sources and actively reducing our debt-to-EBITDA ratio to below 2.5 times, a benchmark that is unmatched in the global infrastructure sector, ” he said. Moreover, the company’s all-time record financial results in the same year reflected its commitment to operational excellence. No Indian or foreign credit rating agency downgraded its ratings. Finally, the Supreme Court of India affirmed the group’s actions, validating its approach. Click for more latest India news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. Adan Khan is an emerging journalist with a keen focus on crime and politics. With a talent for making complex issues accessible, he has quickly become known for his ability to clarify intricate topics. Now with a year of experience in the news industry, Adan remains committed to delivering the truth, regardless of its difficulty. His writing seeks to make critical subjects both clear and engaging, offering readers insightful perspectives and guiding them through challenging issues. Dedicated to continuous growth, Adan is here to inform, engage, and make a meaningful impact in journalism. Latest NewsSchool bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?

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India’s demolition of Australia in Perth was no outlier, but simply an extreme example of the dominance the subcontinental giants have enjoyed down under for seven years. The Indians have won three of their past four Tests in Australia, drawing the other. Further, they have only lost two of their past nine on these shores, winning five and drawing two. Going back to the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, when India won in Australia for the first time, the touring batters have comfortably had their hosts covered, averaging 31.31 against just 25. Logically, it’s similar dominance on the bowling front – India’s attack averaging 26.01 to Australia’s 33.27. Virat Kohli celebrates reaching his century – just one area that highlights India’s dominance. Picture: Getty Remarkably, they’ve scored eight centuries across those nine games, to just two from the Australians – one to each of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in the 2020/21 series. Unsurprisingly, Jasprit Bumrah has been the standout bowler in that period, taking 40 wickets at 18.80. Pat Cummins is the next highest wicket-taker with 38, but with an average of 25.34. Among bowlers with more than 10 wickets in Australia in Border-Gavaskar Test since India began its winning run, Ravindra Jadeja boasts the next best average – 21.78. The fact Jadeja didn’t even play in Perth epitomises one of Australia’s biggest worries heading into the second Test. Ravindra Jadeja (L) talks with India head coach Gautam Gambhir. Picture: Getty India won in Perth by 295 runs and that was without either of Rohit Sharma or Shubman Gill. Sharma was back home for the birth of his second child, but was in the nets in Perth on Monday, while Gill is expected to return for the second Test. They’re two instant upgrades on rookie duo Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel. All-time greats Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin will also be pushing for selection after a so-so game from Washington Sundar (4 and 29, 0-1 and 2-48). “I think there will be two changes for sure, both Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill coming back into the 11,” Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar told Channel 7. “My feeling is that the batting order will change – where Rohit Sharma will replace Rahul, Shubman Gill will bat at three, Padikkal and Jurel will go out of the team, Rahul will bat at six. “One other change that could happen is that Jadeja comes in in place of Washington Sundar.” Stand-in captain Bumrah also hinted Mohammed Shami could be back in time for the Adelaide Test. If fit, Shami will take India’s attack to the next level, forming a daunting pace triumvirate with Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. More Coverage Fairytale endings put under the knife by Indian drubbing Ben Horne Skipper’s perfect 10 as Aussies’ dismal Test laid bare Daniel Cherny and Ben Horne Originally published as The undeniable numbers that prove India has Australia’s number – and why worst is still to come Sport Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Followed categories will be added to My News. Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories NRL Hunt joins NRL powerhouse in boom signing Ben Hunt has finally made up his mind on his NRL future, joining one of the league’s biggest clubs in a blockbuster move. Read more AFL Saddest detail of Swans coach bombshell The Sydney Swans have confirmed John Longmire has quit as coach with sad details emerging about the shock news. Read more

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats failed Wednesday to confirm a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations Board after independent Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema opposed the nomination, thwarting their hopes of locking in a majority at the federal agency for the first two years of President-elect Donald Trump's term. A vote to move ahead with the nomination of Lauren McFarren, who currently chairs the NLRB, failed 49-50. Had she been confirmed to another five-year term, it would have cemented a Democratic majority on the agency's board for the first two years of the incoming Trump administration. Now, Trump will likely be able to nominate McFarren's replacement. The NLRB oversees labor disputes, supervises union elections and has the power to investigate unfair labor practices . The partisan breakdown of the NLRB’s leadership is fiercely contested by businesses and labor groups, as the majority on the board sets the agenda and determines how readily the agency uses its power to investigate and enforce labor laws. “It is deeply disappointing, a direct attack on working people, and incredibly troubling that this highly qualified nominee — with a proven track record of protecting worker rights — did not have the votes," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said in a statement. The rejection of McFarren was yet another blow to Senate Democrats and President Joe Biden from Manchin and Sinema, who served as major brakes — and at times outright obstacles — to much of their legislative agenda the first two years of Biden's term. Manchin left the Democratic Party in May, while Sinema withdrew from the party in 2022. Both chose not to run for another Senate term and will be leaving the Congress in January. Some congressional Republicans praised Manchin and Sinema for preventing the confirmation. “This NLRB seat should be filled by President Trump and the new incoming Senate. Not a historically unpopular president and a Senate Democrat Majority that has lost its mandate to govern,” Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, said in a statement after the vote. “Big Labor knows the days of having the federal government do its bidding are numbered,” Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., wrote in a statement. Foxx, who chairs the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, said that the incoming Trump administration would focus on “enacting a truly pro-worker agenda.” Business groups also praised the rejection of McFarren. Kristen Swearingen, a vice president at Associated Builders and Contractors, a trade group, called McFarren's policies “harmful” and said the process to nominate her was “flawed.” “Under McFerran’s leadership, the NLRB has issued decisions and expanded interpretations of the National Labor Relations Act that have been rejected by the business community, Congress and federal courts," argued Swearingen. Labor unions decried the vote. Liz Shuler, president of the AFL-CIO, the nation's largest consortium of labor unions, said the senators who rejected McFarren's nomination “voted against the working people of this country” and warned that the incoming Trump administration would direct the NLRB to side with management over workers. “Make no mistake: This vote had nothing to do with stopping Chair McFerran’s renomination and everything to do with reversing generations of progress workers have made toward building a fairer and more just economy," Shuler said. Democratic lawmakers, like Schumer, took a dim view of the vote. Some directed their anger directly at Manchin and Sinema. “Shortchanging workers is a bad way to leave,” Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., wrote on social media .Billionaire Elon Musk, tapped by US President-elect Donald Trump to slash Federal Government spending, lashed out at modern fighter jets on Monday, saying that drones were the future of air combat. “Manned fighter jets are obsolete in the age of drones anyway. Will just get pilots killed,” said the head of SpaceX, Tesla and X, in a post on his social media platform. Musk singled out the F-35 — a next-generation fighter jet manufactured by US-based Lockheed Martin that entered service in 2015 — for criticism. “Meanwhile, some idiots are still building manned fighter jets like the F-35,” he posted, alongside a video of hundreds of drones hovering in formation in the sky. The F-35, the world’s most advanced fighter, is stealth capable and can also be used to gather intelligence. Germany, Poland, Finland and Romania have all recently signed deals for the aircraft. Its development, however, has suffered from issues, notably in the design of its computer programs, and its very high operating costs are regularly criticized by its detractors. Related News NATO chief, Trump hold talks on global security COP29 braces for new deal after poorer nations reject climate offer Nigeria ranks seventh globally for international students in US “The F-35 design was broken at the requirements level, because it was required to be too many things to too many people,” said Musk on Monday, calling it “an expensive (and) complex jack of all trades, master of none.” For Mauro Gilli, a researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, “what makes the F-35... expensive is the software and the electronics, not the pilot per se.” This is significant “because a reusable drone would need to get all that flashy electronics of an F-35,” he said on X. He also pointed out that the existence of the F-35 had forced US rivals to develop their own aircraft and advanced radar to match it. “By simply existing, the F-35 and the B-1 force Russia and China into strategic choices they would not have to make otherwise (i.e. budget allocations),” Gilli said, referring to B-1 heavy bomber aircraft. “Even if Musk were right (and he is not), deleting the programs would relax these constraints on them.” AFP

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NEW YORK , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is redefining market landscape - The global fumed silica market size is estimated to grow by USD 697.6 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.65% during the forecast period. Increasing urbanization is driving market growth, with a trend towards upgradations in using fumed silicas. However, increase in construction costs and lack of skilled workforce poses a challenge. Key market players include Arpadis Group, BRENNTAG SE, Cabot Corp., Chemi Enterprises LLP, Chifeng Shengsen Silicon Technological Development Co. Ltd., China National Bluestar Group Co. Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, Flexicon Corp., Henan Xunyu Chemical Co. Ltd., Kemitura AS, KoreChem Inc., OCI Co. Ltd., PPG Industries Inc., Reade International Corp., Tata Chemicals Ltd., Tokuyama Corp., Tosoh Corp., Trulux Pty Ltd., Wacker Chemie AG, and Zhejiang Sucon Silicone Co. Ltd.. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Fumed Silica Market Scope Report Coverage Details Base year 2023 Historic period 2017 - 2021 Forecast period 2024-2028 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 5.65% Market growth 2024-2028 USD 697.6 million Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023 (%) 5.27 Regional analysis APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa Performing market contribution APAC at 37% Key countries China, US, Germany, Taiwan, and Japan Key companies profiled Arpadis Group, BRENNTAG SE, Cabot Corp., Chemi Enterprises LLP, Chifeng Shengsen Silicon Technological Development Co. Ltd., China National Bluestar Group Co. Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, Flexicon Corp., Henan Xunyu Chemical Co. Ltd., Kemitura AS, KoreChem Inc., OCI Co. Ltd., PPG Industries Inc., Reade International Corp., Tata Chemicals Ltd., Tokuyama Corp., Tosoh Corp., Trulux Pty Ltd., Wacker Chemie AG, and Zhejiang Sucon Silicone Co. Ltd. The Fumed Silica market is experiencing significant growth in various industries. In building and construction, it's used as a thickening agent, desiccant, and anti-caking agent in mortar, concrete, and plaster. The electrical and electronics sector utilizes it as a filler in silicone elastomers, UPR and composites, and as a component in the pyrolysis process for silicon tetrachloride production. The automotive and transportation industry uses hydrophobic fumed silica in greases and lubricants, while the food and beverage industry employs it as a food additive and in the production of toners and developers. Hydrophilic fumed silica finds applications in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and paper coating. In the pharmaceutical industry, it's used as a tablet binder, while in the cosmetics industry, it's used in toothpaste and skincare products. The toner and developer market uses it as a deformer. The chemical industry employs it as a thickener in various applications, including adhesives, sealants, and paints and coatings. The lighting industry uses it in CFL production, and the fertilizer industry employs it as a carrier for fertilizers. Fumed silica is also used in the production of silicon rubber, UPS, battery gel, and in the textile industry as a finishing agent. The market is driven by urbanization, the production of finished goods, and the growth of sectors like electronics, paint manufacturing, and synthetics rubber. Fumed silica is a valuable additive in construction materials due to its resistance to sulfate and water attacks. This property makes it particularly suitable for structures in moist environments, such as dams, marine structures, and buildings near seashores. Its use in underwater bridge piers and abutments enhances their durability and strength. The hardness of fumed silica at later stages of hydration surpasses that of ordinary cement, making it an ideal choice for large-scale projects like foundations, high walls, and dams. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! • The Fumed Silica market encompasses various industries including building and construction, electrical and electronics, automotive and transportation, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and more. Challenges in these sectors include the use of hydrophilic and hydrophobic fumed silica in silicone elastomers for paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and sealants. Pyrogenic silica, produced through the pyrolysis process using silicon tetrachloride and oxygen, is a key thickening agent, desiccant, and anti-caking agent in numerous applications. In the paint manufacturing sector, fumed silica improves the properties of UPR and composites. In cosmetics, it's used in toothpaste, toners, and developers. Food and beverage industries use amorphous silica as a food additive, while the electronics sector relies on it for toners and deformers. The automotive industry uses it in batteries, greases, and lubricants. Urbanization drives demand in construction and vehicles, leading to increased production of finished goods. In the food and beverage sector, fumed silica is used as a food additive, while in the pharmaceutical industry, it's used in tablets and biogenic fumed silica for silicon rubber and UPS batteries. • The construction industry utilizes various materials including stainless steel, hardened steel, cast iron, cement, concrete, bricks, aggregates, and fumed silica. Fumed silica, a costly additive, is used to improve the properties of concrete and other construction materials. However, its high cost poses a challenge to the market. The availability of construction materials creates a pricing cycle, where an increase in the price of one building material raises the total cost of construction, leading to overall higher construction costs. Countries in Africa , such as Nigeria and Namibia , face difficulties in controlling these price hikes due to volatile economic conditions. The production of fumed silica relies on the availability of raw materials, which fluctuates with the demand for the additive. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! This fumed silica market report extensively covers market segmentation by Type 1.1 Hydrophilic 1.2 Hydrophobic End-user 2.1 Building and construction 2.2 Electrical and electronics 2.3 Pharmaceuticals and personal care 2.4 Food and beverage 2.5 Others Geography 3.1 APAC 3.2 Europe 3.3 North America 3.4 South America 3.5 Middle East and Africa 1.1 Hydrophilic- The hydrophilic segment dominates the global fumed silica market due to its versatile applications. Manufactured by hydrolyzing volatile chlorosilanes in an oxyhydrogen flame, hydrophilic fumed silica is easily soluble in water and has a high soaking capacity. It exhibits excellent insulating properties at high temperatures and is widely used in non-polar resin systems as a thickener and reinforcer. In food and industrial powders, it functions as a glidant in non-polar solvents like xylene, mineral spirits, and styrene. The hydrophilic form is preferred in formulations where self-stability is not essential. With its economical cost, high chemical purity, and excellent insulating properties, especially at low temperatures, hydrophilic fumed silica is employed in various industries, including boat construction for enhancing dispersion qualities and as an anticaking agent. These advantages position the hydrophilic segment for significant growth in the fumed silica market during the forecast period. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics The Fumed Silica market is a significant niche in the global industrial minerals sector, with applications spanning various industries such as building and construction, electrical and electronics, automotive and transportation, food and beverage, pharmaceutical industries, and more. Fumed silica is produced through the pyrolysis process of silicon tetrachloride, which results in the formation of amorphous silica droplets. These droplets can be further classified into hydrophilic and hydrophobic types, depending on their surface properties. Hydrophilic fumed silica is widely used as a thickening agent in paints, coatings, inks, and cosmetics, while hydrophobic fumed silica finds applications in silicone elastomers, electronics, and adhesives. Pyrogenic silica, another form of fumed silica, is used as a deformer in tablets and food additives. The market for fumed silica is driven by the growing demand from various end-use industries, including paint manufacturing sectors, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. The unique properties of fumed silica, such as its high surface area and large pore volume, make it an essential ingredient in numerous industrial applications. The Fumed Silica market encompasses various industries including building and construction, electrical and electronics, automotive and transportation, food and beverage, pharmaceutical industries, and more. Fumed silica, also known as pyrogenic silica, is produced through the pyrolysis process using silicon tetrachloride and oxygen. It is available in two forms: hydrophilic and hydrophobic. Hydrophilic fumed silica acts as a thickening agent, desiccant, and anti-caking agent in various applications such as paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and sealants. In contrast, hydrophobic fumed silica is used in silicone elastomers, vacuum insulated panels (UPR), cosmetics, toners, and developers, paper coating, textiles, gel batteries, lighting (CFL), greases and lubricants, chemicals, fertilizers, and cosmetics. Fumed silica finds extensive use in the paint manufacturing sectors, urbanization, vehicles, and finished goods industries. In the food and beverage sector, it is used as a food additive, particularly in the production of tablets and biogenic fumed silica. The electronics industry uses fumed silica in the synthesis of amorphous silica, toners, deformers, and UPS and battery gel. The market for fumed silica continues to grow due to its versatile properties and wide range of applications. 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Type Hydrophilic Hydrophobic End-user Building And Construction Electrical And Electronics Pharmaceuticals And Personal Care Food And Beverage Others Geography APAC Europe North America South America Middle East And Africa 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fumed-silica-market-to-grow-by-usd-697-6-million-2024-2028-driven-by-urbanization-with-ai-impacting-market-trends---technavio-302322055.html SOURCE Technavio © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. 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