If You Purchased Certain Disposable Contact Lenses for Your Own Use From June 1, 2013 to December 4, 2018, this Litigation and a Class Action Settlement Could Affect Your Rights

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued regarding In re. Disposable Contact Lens Antitrust Litigation.

A class action settlement has been reached with ABB Optical Group LLC («ABB»), a distributor of disposable contact lenses manufactured by Alcon Vision LCC f/k/a Alcon Laboratories, Inc. («Alcon»); Bausch & Lomb, Inc. («B&L»); Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. («JJVC»); and Cooper Vision, Inc. («CVI»).

The…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued regarding In re. Disposable Contact Lens Antitrust Litigation.

A class action settlement has been reached with ABB Optical Group LLC («ABB»), a distributor of disposable contact lenses manufactured by Alcon Vision LCC f/k/a Alcon Laboratories, Inc. («Alcon»); Bausch & Lomb, Inc. («B&L»); Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. («JJVC»); and Cooper Vision, Inc. («CVI»).

The lawsuit alleges illegal minimum retail pricing policies adopted by contact lens manufacturers called «Unilateral Pricing Policies,» or «UPPs,» for the distribution and sale of certain disposable contact lenses. The safety and effectiveness of contact lenses are not at issue in this lawsuit. For more information, visit the website below. Defendants deny they did anything wrong. The Court has not decided who is right. 

Notice was previously provided for settlements with B&L and CVI and the formation of «Litigation Classes.» ABB has since agreed to a settlement, and the Court has permitted those who purchased only contact lenses manufactured by B&L an additional opportunity to opt-out of the Litigation Classes. If you are a Settlement Class Member, you can participate in the ABB Settlement regardless of whether you participated in the earlier settlements.

Who Is Included?

The ABB Settlement Class includes certain persons and entities residing in the United States who made retail purchases of disposable contact lenses subject to a UPP. For a list of the contact lenses subject to a UPP and the dates of purchase included in the settlement, please visit the website below.

How can I get a payment?

The ABB Settlement will establish a $30.2 million Settlement Fund. If you already submitted a timely and valid claim for the B&L and/or CVI Settlements, you do not need to submit another claim. You will automatically be included in the ABB Settlement. If you did not submit a claim in either of the earlier settlements, you must submit a claim for the ABB Settlement in order to receive compensation. You will not be able to share in the B&L or CVI Settlements if you did not submit a timely and valid Proof of Claim in those settlements. You can file a claim at the website.  The deadline to file a claim is March 10, 2021. The Net Settlement Fund will be distributed at a later stage of this Action.  Please be patient and check the website for updates.

Your other options.

If you do not want to be legally bound by the ABB Settlement you must exclude yourself by March 10, 2021. In addition, consumers who purchased only contact lenses manufactured by B&L have until March 10, 2021 to request exclusion from the Litigation Classes. You may object to the ABB Settlement by March 10, 2021.  The Detailed Notice explains how to exclude yourself or object. The Court will hold a Fairness Hearing on July 2, 2021, to consider whether to approve the ABB Settlement. Lead Counsel will ask the Court for attorneys’ fees of up to one-third (33.3%) of the ABB, B&L, and CVI Settlement Funds, after payment of Court-approved costs and expenses. In addition, Lead Counsel will ask the Court for reimbursement of costs and expenses for their work in this Action, and may also seek service awards for the Class Representatives, all subject to the Court’s approval. You may appear at the hearing, yourself or through an attorney you hire, but you don’t have to.  For more information, call or visit the website.   

www.ContactLensSettlement.com                1-877-253-3649

 

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RM LAW Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against SolarWinds Corporation

BERWYN, Pa., Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — RM LAW, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased SolarWinds Corporation («SolarWinds» or the «Company») (NYSE: SWI) securities during the period from February 24, 2020 through…

BERWYN, Pa., Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — RM LAW, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased SolarWinds Corporation («SolarWinds» or the «Company») (NYSE: SWI) securities during the period from February 24, 2020 through December 15, 2020 inclusive (the «Class Period»).

SolarWinds shareholders may, no later than March 5, 2021 move the Court for appointment as a lead plaintiff of the Class. If you purchased shares of SolarWinds and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or to sign up online, click here.

The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants misrepresented and concealed that: (1) since mid-2020, SolarWinds’ Orion monitoring products had a vulnerability that allowed hackers to compromise the server upon which the products ran; (2) SolarWinds’ update server had an easily accessible password; and (3) consequently, SolarWinds’ customers, including the Federal Government, Microsoft, Cisco, and Nvidia, were vulnerable to hacks.

Investors allegedly began to learn the truth on Dec. 13, 2020 when Reuters reported Russian hackers had infiltrated the U.S. Treasury and Commerce departments’ systems by tampering with SolarWinds updates.

Then, on Dec. 14, 2020 SolarWinds confirmed the vulnerability was inserted in its Orion monitoring products and existed in updates released between March and June 2020.

On Dec. 15, 2020, Reuters reported that (1) a security researcher alerted SolarWinds last year that anyone could access the company’s update server by using the password «solarwinds123,» and (2) a cyber security expert noticed that even days after SolarWinds knew their software was compromised the malicious updates were still available for download.

Significantly, shortly before these events unfolded and caused SolarWinds shares to crater, two investors controlling a majority of SolarWinds’ board of directors sold $285 million of SolarWinds shares.

If you are a member of the class, you may, no later than March 5, 2021 request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff of the class.  A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.  In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member’s claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class.  Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as «lead plaintiff.»  Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.  You may retain RM LAW, P.C. or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.

For more information regarding this, please contact RM LAW, P.C.  (Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire) toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or by email at rm@maniskas.com or click here.   For more information about class action cases in general or to learn more about RM LAW, P.C. please visit our website by clicking here

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To Advance Zero-Emissions Future, GM Invites ‘Everybody In’

DETROIT, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — General Motors is debuting a new marketing campaign as part of the company’s comprehensive efforts to accelerate mass adoption of electric vehicles. The «Everybody In» campaign is a call to action meant to reflect a movement that’s inclusive and accessible. The company is also evolving its brand identity as GM transforms itself to deliver on a vision that creates a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.

«There are moments in history…

DETROIT, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — General Motors is debuting a new marketing campaign as part of the company’s comprehensive efforts to accelerate mass adoption of electric vehicles. The «Everybody In» campaign is a call to action meant to reflect a movement that’s inclusive and accessible. The company is also evolving its brand identity as GM transforms itself to deliver on a vision that creates a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.

«There are moments in history when everything changes. Inflection points. We believe such a point is upon us for the mass adoption of electric vehicles,» said Deborah Wahl, GM global chief marketing officer. «Unlike ever before, we have the solutions, capability, technology and scale to put everyone in an EV. Our new brand identity and campaign are designed to reflect this.»

The «Everybody In» campaign sets an optimistic and inclusive tone for the company’s EV future and focuses on three themes:

  • Exciting a new generation of buyers and accelerating EV adoption;
  • Demonstrating GM’s EV leadership, which includes the investment of $27 billion in EV and AV products through 2025 and the launches of 30 new EVs globally by the end of 2025; and
  • Highlighting the range, performance and flexibility of the Ultium platform.

Ultium will be the foundation for GM’s next-generation EV lineup, powering everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles, including the GMC HUMMER EV and Cadillac LYRIQ. GM’s Ultium platform will be capable of delivering an EV that can go up to 450 miles on a full charge1, will power EVs of many sizes, shapes and price points, and is capable of 0-60 mph2 performance in as little as three seconds for some models.

«GM has the talent, technology and ambition to advance a safer world for all, help reduce emissions and accelerate toward our all-electric future,» said Wahl. «‘Everybody In’ demonstrates our intent to lead, while inviting others – policymakers, partners, individuals – to play an active role in moving society forward, whether that’s helping to expand infrastructure, advocating for progress in their communities, or simply taking an EV for a test drive to learn about the benefits of EV ownership.»

Influencers who defy expectations and represent all walks of life will be used throughout the campaign. These change agents include Malcolm Gladwell, author of «The Tipping Point,» professional surfer and shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton, fitness instructor Cody Rigsby and gamer Erin A. Simon.

«Everybody In» ushers in new brand identity
As GM amplifies its EV message, it has also created a revitalized brand identity designed for a digital-first environment. The new logo builds on a strong heritage while bringing a more modern and vibrant look to GM’s familiar blue square. The new brand identity extends to technology brands including Ultium. The team of GM designers tasked with creating the new logo considered how to balance the history and trust inherent to the existing design with GM’s vision for the future.

According to Sharon Gauci, GM executive director of Global Industrial Design: «This was a project our team took so personally, not just for ourselves but for the 164,000 employees this logo represents. At every step we wanted to be intentional and deliberate because this logo signifies creative and innovative thinking across the global General Motors family.»

The new GM logo features a color gradient of vibrant blue tones, evoking the clean skies of a zero-emissions future and the energy of the Ultium platform. The rounded edges and lower-case font create a more modern, inclusive feel. The underline of the «m» connects to the previous GM logos as well as visually representing the Ultium platform. And within the negative space of the «m» is a nod to the shape of an electrical plug.

A new way to learn more
To complement the «Everybody In» campaign and new GM brand identity, the company will launch a new GM.com site on Jan. 11, 2021 to share the latest information and stories about GM’s work across electrification, safety, citizenship and the road to autonomous driving. GM.com will celebrate the people and the technologies that are moving GM forward and play a meaningful role in bringing news and updates to audiences around the world.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which powers everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, CadillacBaojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries can be found at https://www.gm.com.

1 GM estimated. EPA estimates not available. Vehicle range may vary based on several factors, including temperatures, terrain, battery age, and vehicle use and maintenance.

2 GM estimated.

 

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Global Biobased and Sustainable Plastics Report 2020-2030 with Profiles of 150+ Companies

DUBLIN, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «The Global Market for Biobased and Sustainable Plastics 2020-2030» report has been added to…

DUBLIN, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «The Global Market for Biobased and Sustainable Plastics 2020-2030» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The biobased and sustainable plastics sector aims to create green products from biological based inputs, residue and wastes. This will play an important role in global efforts to achieve a green circular economy. Compared to the conventional plastics sector the industry is small, but undergoing rapid developments due to new technological innovations and increased consumer and industry demand. A market boom is expected over the next few years, with production capacities to increase by >30% by 2025.

The report contents include:

  • Analysis of non-biodegradable bio-based plastics and biodegradable plastics.
  • Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics, market demand and trends 2019-2030.
  • Analysis of biobased polymers market including Polylactic acid (Bio-PLA), Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET), Polytrimethylene terephthalate (Bio-PTT), Polyethylene furanoate (Bio-PEF), Polyamides (Bio-PA), Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (Bio-PBAT), Polybutylene succinate (PBS) and copolymers, Polyethylene (Bio-PE), Polypropylene (Bio-PP)
  • Analysis of biodegradable polymers including Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Polysaccharides, Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), Cellulose nanocrystals, Cellulose nanofibers, Protein-based bioplastics, Algal and fungal.
  • Market segmentation analysis for biobased and sustainable plastics including packaging, consumer products, automotive, building & construction, textiles, electronics and agriculture markets.
  • More than 150 companies profiled including biobased and sustainable plastics products and production capacities. Companies profiled include major producers such as NatureWorks, Total Corbion, Danimer Scientific, Novamont, Mitsubishi Chemicals, Indorama, Braskem, Avantium, Borealis, Cathay, Dupont, BASF, Arkema, DuPont, BASF and many more. Profiles include biobased and sustainable plasticsproducts and production capacities.
  • Profiles of start-up producers and product developers including AMSilk GmbH, Notpla, CARAPAC Company, Loliware, Bolt Threads, Ecovative, CH-Bioforce Oy, Xampla, Spero Renewables, Checkerspot, Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Spiber and many more.

Key Topics Covered:

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Market trends
1.1.1 Need to replace single use items
1.1.2 Product sustainability
1.1.3 Pollution
1.1.4 Reduction in emissions
1.1.5 Performance of bioplastics
1.1.6 Government policy and sustainability agendas
1.2 Global production to 2030
1.3 Main producers and global production capacities
1.3.1 Producers
1.3.2 By biobased and sustainable plastic type
1.3.3 By region
1.4 Global demand for biobased and sustainable plastics in 2019, by market
1.5 Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the bioplastics market and future demand
1.6 Industry developments in 2020-capacities, market news and investments
1.7 Challenges for the bioplastics market

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 THE GLOBAL PLASTICS MARKET
3.1 Global production
3.2 The importance of plastic
3.3 Issues with plastics use

4 BIO-BASED OR SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS
4.1 Drop-in bio-based plastics
4.2 Novel bio-based plastics

5 BIODEGRADABLE AND COMPOSTABLE PLASTICS
5.1 Biodegradability
5.2 Compostability

6 ADVANTANGES AND DISADVANTAGES COMPARED TO CONVENTIONAL PLASTICS

7 TYPES OF BIOBASED AND/OR BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS

8 MARKET LEADERS BY BIOBASED AND/OR BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC TYPES

9 SYNTHETIC BIO-BASED POLYMERS
9.1 Polylactic acid (Bio-PLA)
9.1.1 Market analysis
9.1.2 Producers
9.2 Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET)
9.2.1 Market analysis
9.2.2 Producers
9.3 Polytrimethylene terephthalate (Bio-PTT)
9.3.1 Market analysis
9.3.2 Producers
9.4 Polyethylene furanoate (Bio-PEF)
9.4.1 Market analysis
9.4.2 Comparative properties to PET
9.4.3 Producers
9.5 Polyamides (Bio-PA)
9.5.1 Market analysis
9.5.2 Producers
9.6 Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (Bio-PBAT)
9.6.1 Market analysis
9.6.2 Producers
9.7 Polybutylene succinate (PBS) and copolymers
9.7.1 Market analysis
9.7.2 Producers
9.8 Polyethylene (Bio-PE)
9.8.1 Market analysis
9.8.2 Producers
9.9 Polypropylene (Bio-PP)
9.9.1 Market analysis
9.9.2 Producers

10 NATURAL BIO-BASED POLYMERS
10.1 Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
10.1.1 Market analysis
10.1.2 Commercially available PHAs
10.1.3 Producers
10.2 Polysaccharides
10.2.1 Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
10.2.1.1 Market analysis
10.2.1.2 Producers
10.2.2 Cellulose nanocrystals
10.2.2.1 Market analysis
10.2.2.2 Producers
10.2.3 Cellulose nanofibers
10.2.3.1 Market analysis
10.2.3.2 Producers
10.3 Protein-based bioplastics
10.3.1 Types, applications and producers
10.4 Algal and fungal
10.4.1 Types, applications and producers

11 PRODUCTION OF BIOBASED AND SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS BY REGION
11.1 North America
11.2 Europe
11.3 Asia-Pacific
11.3.1 China
11.3.2 Japan
11.4 Latin America

12 MARKET SEGMENTATION OF BIOBASED AND SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS
12.1 Packaging
12.1.1 Sustainable packaging
12.1.2 Edible packaging
12.2 Consumer products
12.3 Automotive
12.4 Building & construction
12.5 Textiles
12.6 Electronics
12.7 Agriculture and horticulture

13 COMPANY PROFILES (158 COMPANY PROFILES)

14 REFERENCES

Companies Mentioned

  • NatureWorks
  • Total Corbion
  • Danimer Scientific
  • Novamont
  • Mitsubishi Chemicals
  • Indorama
  • Braskem
  • Avantium
  • Borealis
  • Cathay
  • Dupont
  • BASF
  • Arkema
  • AMSilk GmbH
  • Notpla
  • CARAPAC Company
  • Loliware
  • Bolt Threads
  • Ecovative
  • CH-Bioforce Oy
  • Xampla
  • Spero Renewables
  • Checkerspot
  • Kraig Biocraft Laboratories
  • Spiber

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Honda lidera por eficiencia en combustible y menores emisiones de CO2 entre fabricantes de automóviles de línea completa según informe U.S. EPA Trends

– Honda continua su larga trayectoria de liderazgo por economía en combustible y bajas emisiones de CO2 según EPA entre los principales fabricantes de automóviles de línea completa por más de 40 años

– Los 28.9 mpg de eficiencia en combustible promedio de la flota Honda son 4 mpg más que el promedio de la industria

– Las emisiones promedio de CO2 de la flota superaron el promedio de la industria por 49 g/mi

– Honda establece cifra récord por venta de vehículos eléctricos en los Estados Unidos en 2020

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– Honda continua su larga trayectoria de liderazgo por economía en combustible y bajas emisiones de CO2 según EPA entre los principales fabricantes de automóviles de línea completa por más de 40 años

– Los 28.9 mpg de eficiencia en combustible promedio de la flota Honda son 4 mpg más que el promedio de la industria

– Las emisiones promedio de CO2 de la flota superaron el promedio de la industria por 49 g/mi

– Honda establece cifra récord por venta de vehículos eléctricos en los Estados Unidos en 2020

WASHINGTON, 8 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dando continuidad a una historia de más de 40 años como líder por eficiencia en combustible, Honda se ratifica como el fabricante de automóviles de línea completa con mayor eficiencia en combustible en los Estados Unidos, según un nuevo informe publicado el pasado miércoles por la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA). En promedio, la flota de Honda es la más económica en consumo de combustible y la de menores emisiones de CO2 de todos los fabricantes de automóviles de línea completa para el año modelo 2019 (MY2019), el último año para el que se cuenta con todos los datos que conforman la base del informe.

Honda Leads Full-Line Automakers in Fuel Efficiency and Lowest CO2 Emissions According to U.S. EPA Trends Report

El informe EPA Automotive Trends de 2020 clasificó a Honda en el primer lugar entre fabricantes de automóviles de línea completa y en segundo lugar a nivel general con un promedio de economía en consumo de combustible «real» para la flota de los Estados Unidos de 28.9 millas por galón (mpg), una mejora de 1.9 mpg en cinco años y 4 mpg por encima del promedio de la industria para el MY2019. Asimismo, el promedio de emisiones de CO2 de la flota de Honda fue de 307 gramos/milla, una mejora de 22 gramos/milla en comparación con los resultados de 2014 y 49 gramos/milla menos (mejor) que el promedio de la industria para el año modelo 2019.

La primera clasificación de los vehículos más eficientes en combustible en los Estados Unidos de la EPA, realizada en 1976, le otorgó el primer lugar al Honda Civic. A partir de ahí, los demás informes de la agencia han destacado a Honda entre los líderes en las mediciones anuales de eficiencia en combustible. Esto quiere decir que Honda ha priorizado la eficiencia de combustible de sus productos durante más de 40 años.

En 2020, Honda estableció un nuevo récord absoluto por comercialización de vehículos eléctricos en los Estados Unidos, con un crecimiento en ventas del 4.5 % a pesar de las grandes dificultades del mercado.

Como parte de los esfuerzos para reducir las emisiones de CO2 en el mundo, Honda se ha planteado el objetivo de que dos tercios de sus automóviles vendidos en 2030 sean eléctricos, y está realizando grandes inversiones para la producción de estos vehículos en los Estados Unidos1, incluido el recientemente renovado Accord Hybrid, el CR-V Hybrid, el Insight y el superdeportivo híbrido Acura NSX.

El compromiso de Honda con el ambiente

Con base en su visión «Cielos azules para nuestros hijos», Honda se enfoca en desarrollar tecnologías para abordar los intereses energéticos y ambientales de la sociedad. La compañía pretende que los vehículos eléctricos representen dos tercios de las ventas de 2030 a nivel global. La Iniciativa de electrificación de Honda en Norteamérica busca que las tecnologías para trenes motrices eléctricos se implementen a una cartera cada vez más amplia de automóviles y camiones ligeros durante los próximos años. La línea actual de vehículos electrificados de Honda incluye el Accord Hybrid, el CR-V Hybrid y el Honda Insight, al igual que la serie Clarity.

Honda está trabajando en la reducción del impacto ambiental de sus productos a lo largo de su ciclo de vida, esto incluye reducir desperdicios y emisiones, y mejorar la eficiencia energética en la fabricación, distribución y venta de los productos Honda y Acura en Norteamérica. También plantea una reducción del 93 por ciento de los desperdicios enviados a los rellenos sanitarios desde las plantas de Honda en Norteamérica.

A través de las iniciativas «compras verdes» y «concesionarios verdes», la compañía también trabaja para promover prácticas comerciales que sean más amigables con el ambiente entre sus más de 600 proveedores de equipos originales y 1,300 concesionarios minoristas asociados. 

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Despite December Drop, Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Ends 2020 Near Record High

ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 0.59% month over month in December, putting the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 161.1, a 14.2% gain from a year ago.

ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 0.59% month over month in December, putting the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 161.1, a 14.2% gain from a year ago.

Manheim Market Report (MMR) prices declined each week over the four full weeks of December, resulting in a 2.2% cumulative wholesale price decline on the Three-Year-Old Index. In the last full week of December, the Three-Year-Old Index declined 0.6%, a larger than average decline for the final week of the year. MMR retention, which is the average difference in price relative to current MMR, averaged 99.4% in December. The sales conversion rate averaged 51% over the month, a decline from November and relatively low for this time of year.

On a year-over-year basis, most major market segments saw seasonally adjusted wholesale price increases in December. Luxury cars and pickup trucks outperformed the overall market, while most other major segments underperformed the overall market.

«It is clear that there has been a material step change in used vehicle values whether you look at it from a pure price trend or we gauge used values against new,» said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. «It will be important going forward to assess if at any point this might imply a correction could happen when the imbalance is no longer so heavily weighted towards demand. As we expected, what we have been seeing so far shows no evidence of a correction or one on the horizon. Supply remains tight, and demand remains strong despite some softening this fall. While January is a bit of a wild card for the economy, as we get closer to the spring, conditions look to be very favorable for used vehicle values.»

U.S. Vehicle Sales 
According to Cox Automotive estimates, the total used-vehicle sales volume in December was down 5% year over year. The December used-vehicle SAAR is estimated at 38.0 million, down from 40 million last December but up from November’s 37 million rate. The December used-retail SAAR estimate is 20.2 million, down from 20.8 million last year but from November’s 19.6 million rate.

Cox Automotive is estimating total used-vehicle sales in 2020 at 36.7 million, down 8% from the 40 million in 2019. Retail used-vehicle sales in 2020 are estimated to be 19.5 million, down from 20.8 million in 2019.

New-vehicle sales in 2020, at 14.5 million, dropped nearly 15% from year-ago levels. Fleet sales were down 36% in 2020, while retail sales were down 10%. Sales momentum, however, picked up in the final days of December. Sales in the final month were up 6.4% year over year, with three more selling days compared to December 2019. The December SAAR came in at 16.3 million, a decrease from last year’s 16.8 million but up from November’s 15.6 million rate.

Inventory Levels Returning to Normal 
Using a rolling seven-day estimate of used retail days’ supply based on vAuto data, supply peaked at 115 days on April 8. Normal used retail supply is about 44 days’ supply. It ended December at 49 days, slightly above normal levels. Wholesale supply peaked at 149 days on April 9, when normal supply is 23. December ended with 47 days’ supply, as the wholesale sales pace slowed.

New-vehicle inventories dipped slightly in December and came in around 2.7 million units, which was down 22% from December 2019.

Rental Risk Pricing 
The average price for rental risk units sold at auction in December was up 6.4% year over year. Rental risk prices were up 1% compared to November. Average mileage for rental risk units in December, at 52,000 miles, was up 1% compared to a year ago and down 4% month over month.  

To download additional commentary on the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index from Cox Automotive, visit the Cox Automotive Newsroom.

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Manheim® is the nation’s leading provider of end-to-end wholesale vehicle solutions that help dealer and commercial clients increase profits and efficiencies in their used vehicle operations. Through its physical, mobile and digital sales network, Manheim offers services for decisioning, buying and selling, floor planning, logistics, assurance and reconditioning. Operating the largest vehicle wholesale marketplace, Manheim provides clients with choices to connect and transact business how and when they want. With nearly 7 million used vehicles offered annually, Manheim team members help the company facilitate transactions representing nearly $67 billion in value. Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim North America is a Cox Automotive™ brand. For more information, visit http://press.manheim.com

About Cox Automotive 
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning, and using cars easier for everyone. The global company’s 27,000-plus team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Clutch Technologies, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto®, and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents, and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of $21 billion. www.coxautoinc.com

 

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More Families Can Claim Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, Announced With Second Stimulus Checks, Reports Bambridge Accountants New York

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In addition to the second stimulus checks for $600 per person that were announced as part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (FCAA), the Act also contains tax reliefs for…

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In addition to the second stimulus checks for $600 per person that were announced as part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (FCAA), the Act also contains tax reliefs for education, business meals, and help for those who did not receive the first stimulus check, reports Bambridge Accountants New York.

More individuals and families will also be able to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit when they file their 2020 tax returns.

The FCAA allows for more people to claim for the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. While the credit remains the same, 20% of qualified tuition during the tax year, up to $10,000, the income level at which the credit is phased out has been lifted. The level of income where the credit is phased out is increased from $59,000 to $80,000 for single filers and $118,000 to $160,000 for married filing jointly.

After 2017, the deduction for business meals was reduced to 50%. The FCAA allows for business meals to be expensed at 100% for tax years 2021 and 2022.

Both the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) are based on individuals and families receiving a minimum amount of earned income. The FCAA allows for these individuals and families to use their 2019 income if that would give a larger EITC or CTC than their 2020 income. This is a temporary relief to help people where their income fell in 2020 due to coronavirus.

Finally, the FCAA allows for individuals who missed out on the first stimulus check for $1,200 to now claim that payment. Taxpayers who filed as married filing jointly and their spouse did not have a social security number, but had an ITIN, were denied the first stimulus check. The FCAA now corrects that and those individuals will be able to claim the $1,200 plus any amounts for qualifying children.

Alistair Bambridge, partner at Bambridge Accountants New York, explains: «For families and individuals where their income fell in 2020, if they have been laid off or had reduced work, these changes to the EITC and CTC will be welcome news and will ensure they still receive the credits they are entitled to. Many families rely on these credits to raise their children, and they are designed to lift them out of poverty.»

Contact Alistair Bambridge, alistair@bambridgeaccountants.com, +1 646 956 5566.

Bambridge Accountants New York is a New York-based firm specializing in U.S. expat tax, U.K. expats, international tax and cross border taxation.

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Global Plastics Recycling Markets Report 2020: Markets Should Grow from $26.5 Billion in 2020 to $34.4 Billion by 2025

DUBLIN, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Plastics Recycling: Global Markets» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s

DUBLIN, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Plastics Recycling: Global Markets» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The global market for plastic recycling should grow from $26.5 billion in 2020 to $34.4 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% for the forecast period of 2020-2025.

The global market for plastic recycling by non-durable goods source should grow from $21.5 billion in 2020 to $27.9 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.4% for the forecast period of 2020-2025.

The global market for plastic recycling by durable goods source should grow from $5 billion in 2020 to $6.6 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.5% for the forecast period of 2020-2025.

In 2020, the global plastic recycling business was heavily impacted by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Collecting and recycling recyclable waste has been suspended, widely. Recycled volume slumped in the first half of 2020. China and some other countries have quickly recovered from the pandemic.

In 2019, the global plastic recycling industry rebounded back to nearly the level of 2017, before China started to significantly ban its post-consumer plastics import in Jan 2018.

Three factors contributed to the quick recovery of the global plastic recycling market:

  • Europe significantly improved its capacity to recycle locally-collected plastic waste, increasing processed volume by more than four billion pounds per year from 2017-2019.
  • China has a huge appetite for recycled plastics. Vietnam, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and many other countries set up facilities to produce recycled pellets and sell to the Chinese market.
  • Most other countries also increased domestic recycling capacity.

The report includes:

  • Comprehensive overview of the global markets for plastics recycling within the industry
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with data corresponding to market size for 2019, estimates for 2020, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2025
  • Assessment of market potential for recycled plastics, revenue forecast in dollar value terms and market volumes on the basis of resin type, source of waste, end use, application sector and geographical region
  • Country specific data and analysis of China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Italy, France, U.K., Spain, U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and South Africa
  • Latest information on major market drivers, opportunities and challenges, industry chain structure, regulatory and environmental updates, macroeconomic trends, and technological advancements that are affecting the overall marketplace
  • Identification of companies best-positioned to meet the global plastics recycling market demand owing to their proprietary technologies, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic alliances
  • Competitive landscape of the leading companies encompassing their successful marketing strategies, key contribution, and recent developments
  • Company profiles of market leading participants, including CarbonLITE, Kunststoffrecycling Ges.m.b.H, LyondellBasell, MBA Polymers Inc., MTM Plastics GmbH, Montello S.p.A., Teijin, Recycled Plastics UK and Shakti Plastics Industries

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Introduction

  • Study Goals and Objectives
  • Reasons for Doing This Study
  • Scope of Report
  • Target Audience of the Study
  • Methodology and Information Sources
  • Geographic Breakdown
  • Analyst’s Credentials
  • Custom Research
  • Related Reports

Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights

  • Summary
  • Highlights
  • Largest and Fastest Growing Markets
  • Significant Market Trends

Chapter 3 Overview of Plastic Recycling

  • Background
  • The Economics of Plastic Recycling
  • Plastic Recycling Industry
  • How Plastics are Made
  • Classifications of Plastics
  • End-use Markets
  • Recycling

Chapter 4 Global Markets for Plastic Recycling

  • Global Plastic Recycling Market by Region
  • Global Plastic Recycling Market by Source
    • Bottles
    • Films
    • Automotive
    • Electrical and Electronics
  • Global Plastic Recycling Market by Resin
    • Polyethylene Terephthalate
    • High-Density Polyethylene
    • LDPE and LLDPE
    • Polypropylene
    • Polyvinyl Chloride
    • Polystyrene
    • Polyurethane
    • Polycarbonate
    • Mixed Resins
  • Global Plastic Recycling Market by End Use
    • Consumer Products
    • Building Products
    • Automotive
    • Industrial and Commercial

Chapter 5 Asian Market for Plastic Recycling

Chapter 6 European Market for Plastic Recycling

Chapter 7 North American Markets for Plastic Recycling

Chapter 8 Rest of the World Market for Plastic Recycling

Chapter 9 Company Profiles

  • ACI Plastics
  • American Plastic Lumber Inc.
  • Anfu
  • Astron
  • Axion International
  • Axion Polymers
  • B&F Plastics
  • Billion Enterprise Co. Ltd.
  • Blue Mountain Plastics
  • Blue Ridge Plastics
  • Butler Macdonald
  • Carbonlite
  • Clean Tech Inc.
  • Clodam Do Brasil
  • Cobeplast
  • Commercial Plastics Recycling Inc.
  • Conigliaro Industries
  • Delta Plastics
  • Dentis
  • East Coast Electronics Recycling
  • EFS Plastics Inc.
  • EPD Plastic Industries Sdn. Bhd.
  • Galloo
  • Geo-Tech Polymers
  • Hangzhou Taifor Chemical Textile Fiber Co. Ltd.
  • Heng Hiap Industries Sdn. Bhd.
  • IAV Global
  • Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd.
  • JK Plastics Pty. Ltd.
  • Kunststoffrecycling Ges. M.B.H
  • KW Plastics
  • Los Angeles Fiber Co.
  • Lyondellbasell
  • Malaysian Companies
  • Mas Maschinen-Und Anlagenbau Schulz GmbH
  • MBA Polymers Germany GmbH
  • MBA Polymers Inc.
  • MBA Polymers India Pvt. Lvt.
  • Mobius Technologies GmbH
  • Mondo Polymer Technologies
  • Montello S.p.A.
  • MTM Plastics GmbH
  • Nexcycle Canada Ltd.
  • Ningbo Dafa Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd.
  • Pet Recycling Co.
  • Petcia
  • Phoenix Technologies L.P.
  • Plasgran Ltd.
  • Plasteak Inc.
  • Plastic Recycling Inc.
  • Plasticruz
  • Plasticycle Corp.
  • Polindo Utama
  • Polywood
  • Pt. Production Recycling Indonesia
  • Rapac Inc.
  • Rastra of the Americas L.L.C.
  • Recycled Plastics UK
  • Recycling Technologies
  • Renew Plastics
  • Reprocessed Plastics Inc.
  • RPM Plastic Pallets
  • Selectech Inc.
  • Shakti Plastics Industries
  • Shandong Yongping Renewable Tiomin Resources Inc.
  • Shanghai Tianqiang Environmental Protection Technology Co. Ltd.
  • Teijin
  • Thai Plastic Recycle Group Co. Ltd.
  • Tomra Systems ASA
  • Transcontinental Recycling Montreal/Enviroplast Inc.
  • Trex Co.
  • Wellman Neufchateau Recyclage
  • Werlor Waste Control Inc.
  • Yemm & Hart Ltd.

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The Jills Zeder Group Becomes One of the First Real Estate Teams in the U.S. to Sell More than $1 Billion in Just One Year

MIAMI, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In 2020, The Jills Zeder Group exceeded $1 billion* in sales, becoming one of the first real estate teams in the nation to reach this milestone in just one year, according to REAL Trends data for non-team owned brokerages from 2015–2019. This…

MIAMI, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In 2020, The Jills Zeder Group exceeded $1 billion* in sales, becoming one of the first real estate teams in the nation to reach this milestone in just one year, according to REAL Trends data for non-team owned brokerages from 2015–2019. This extraordinary achievement breaks all of The Jills Zeder Group’s records and solidifies its position as the foremost expert in South Florida luxury real estate. The Jills Zeder Group sold over 180 transaction sides and listed more than 160 properties, including both single family homes and condominiums, in 2020. The Jills Zeder Group is affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty in Florida and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury International Luxury Alliance.

The overall state of the housing market in 2020 led to a mass exodus of buyers from big cities across the U.S. to South Florida, and The Jills Zeder Group elevated its services to lead the movement to work with these clients, both locally and remotely. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic leading to uncertainty in international transactions and a housing shortage in Southeast Florida, The Jills Zeder Group thrived in 2020. They harnessed a hot, rebounding real estate market to assist urbanites experiencing lockdown orders who were looking to relocate to South Florida.

Members of The Jills Zeder Group continue to close many high-profile deals and utilize their impressive marketing approach and technology to close deals on a fully remote basis when needed.  Some of The Jills Zeder Group’s impressive sales throughout 2020 included stunning properties in Indian Creek Island, Gables Estates, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Cocoplum, Snapper Creek, Hammock Lakes, Ponce Davis, Pinecrest, Miami Beach, Fisher Island, Star Island, La Gorce Island, Sunset Islands, and Palm Beach.

In June 2020, the REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals report recognized The Jills Zeder Group as the No. 1 large team in Miami, No. 1 team in Florida and the South, and No. 2 large team in the U.S., based on 2019 sales volume. This was based on The Jills Zeder Group achieving $644,315,108** in closed sales volume / 148.30 closed transaction sides in 2019, within the «Teams of 11+» category.

The Jills Zeder Group, a powerhouse team of real estate experts, continued to expand in 2020 and unveiled a sleek rebrand, mirroring the group’s evolution and standing as the leader in Miami-Dade luxury real estate. The new green and white logo featuring three palm trees represents The Jills Zeder Group’s three families: Jill Hertzberg and her children Danny Hertzberg and Hillary Hertzberg, sisters Jill Eber and Felise Eber, and Judy Zeder and her children Nathan Zeder and Kara Zeder Rosen.

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«The Jills Zeder Group is a team of consummate professionals who represent the very best in our industry. They excel because they are talented, knowledgeable and provide superior customer care and expert market intelligence. We celebrate and congratulate them on this remarkable milestone.»
— M. Ryan Gorman, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate

«Many congratulations to The Jills Zeder Group for reaching this monumental sales figure of over $1 billion in 2020. We are proud to have them part of the Coldwell Banker network.»
—  Duff Rubin, president of Coldwell Banker Realty in Florida

«We are grateful to our clients, who helped us achieve the milestone of exceeding $1 billion in sales in only one year. Not only did we accomplish this goal by selling in the Miami Beach and Coral Gables areas, but also in Palm Beach. Our multi-generational expertise and passion for our work are unique factors that have led to our success.»
—  Jill Hertzberg of The Jills Zeder Group

«I am so grateful that in this difficult year our team was able to achieve over $1 billion in sales, which is one of our greatest accomplishments. Being one of the first real estate teams in the U.S. to reach this goal, we are extremely proud of our achievement, which is the result of decades of hard work, in-depth knowledge of the South Florida luxury real estate market and providing world-class service to all the incredible clients that we have been so fortunate to work with and have made this record year possible for us.»
Jill Eber of The Jills Zeder Group

«The year 2020 was a unique year with great challenges, but also with a very strong luxury market in South Florida. We thank all those who worked with and trusted us to keep them safe during the pandemic. We relied fundamentally on regular and extensive virtual meetings among the team members, to ensure our clients’ needs were being met in a timely and effective manner. We are humbled and grateful to have achieved sales for the year in excess of $1 billion
Judy Zeder of The Jills Zeder Group

About The Jills Zeder Group: The Jills Zeder Group, affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty, is comprised of three families, all of whom are major players in the luxury residential real estate business. These families include Jill HertzbergJill Eber and Felise Eber; and Hertzberg’s children Danny Hertzberg and Hillary Hertzberg; and Judy Zeder and her children, Nathan Zeder and Kara Zeder Rosen. Prior to The Jills Zeder Group’s formation in 2019, the families closed a combined total of more than $5 billion in real estate sales, including collaborating on multiple luxury sales in the Coral Gables market. With offices in Miami Beach and Coral Gables, The Jills Zeder Group specializes in high-end, multimillion-dollar luxury properties in South Florida’s most elite enclaves, representing celebrities, Fortune 500 executives, and a diverse international clientele. They offer incomparable knowledge and services to luxury real estate clients. For more information and to contact The Jills Zeder Group, visit JillsZeder.com.

About Coldwell Banker Realty: Coldwell Banker Realty in Florida is a leading residential real estate brokerage company with approximately 80 offices and over 7,000 affiliated sales associates. Coldwell Banker Realty is owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), the largest full-service residential real estate services company in the United States. Visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com.

*Sales data according to MLS records from 1/1/2020–12/31/20.

**Total volume figure includes both MLS and off-market residential transactions from 1/1/2019–12/31/2019.

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Hospital PMI™ at 62.6%; December 2020 Hospital ISM® Report On Business®

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the hospital subsector grew in December for the seventh consecutive month, say the nation’s hospital supply executives in the latest Hospital ISM® Report On Business®.

The report was issued today by Nancy LeMaster, MBA, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Hospital Business Survey Committee: «The Hospital…

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the hospital subsector grew in December for the seventh consecutive month, say the nation’s hospital supply executives in the latest Hospital ISM® Report On Business®.

The report was issued today by Nancy LeMaster, MBA, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Hospital Business Survey Committee: «The Hospital PMI™ registered 62.6 percent in December, unchanged from November. This was the seventh month of growth following two months of contraction. The Business Activity, New Orders, and Backlog of Orders indexes grew in December, while the Employment Index contracted. The Case Mix Index decreased to 62 percent, down 0.5 percentage point compared to the November reading of 62.5 percent. The Days Payable Outstanding Index increased to 52.5 percent, up 1.5 percentage points from the November reading of 51 percent. The Technology Spend Index registered 52 percent, a decrease of 6 percentage points from the November reading of 58 percent.

«December comments from Business Survey Committee panelists echoed and reinforced the same issues highlighted in November. COVID-19 spikes account for most of patient volumes, and elective procedures are once again being delayed due to lack of capacity. Availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) continues to be a challenge, but staffing has become an even bigger issue. Such comments as, ‘Having a difficult time finding employees, especially environmental services department (EVS) and other support staff’ and ‘COVID-19 burnout is causing vacancies across the system’ were typical,» says LeMaster.

Hospital PMI History

Month

Hospital PMI

Month

Hospital PMI

Dec 2020

62.6

Jun 2020

63.6

Nov 2020

62.6

May 2020

45.1

Oct 2020

63.0

Apr 2020

46.9

Sep 2020

63.3

Mar 2020

63.8

Aug 2020

63.8

Feb 2020

59.4

Jul 2020

68.9

Jan 2020

57.4

Average for 12 months – 60.0

High – 68.9

Low – 45.1

About This Report
The information compiled in this report is for the month of December 2020.

The data presented herein is obtained from a survey of hospital supply executives based on information they have collected within their respective organizations. ISM® makes no representation, other than that stated within this release, regarding the individual company data collection procedures. The data should be compared to all other economic data sources when used in decision-making.

Data and Method of Presentation
The Hospital ISM® Report On Business® is based on data compiled from hospital purchasing and supply executives nationwide. Survey responses reflect the change, if any, in the current month compared to the previous month. For each of the indicators measured (Business Activity, New Orders, Employment, Supplier Deliveries, Inventories, Prices, Prices: Pharmaceuticals, Prices: Supplies, Backlog of Orders, New Export Orders, Imports, Inventory Sentiment, Case Mix, Days Payable Outstanding, Technology Spend, and Touchless Orders), this report shows the percentage reporting each response and the diffusion index. Responses represent raw data and are never changed.

The Hospital PMI is a composite index computed from the following, equally weighted indexes: Business Activity, New Orders, Employment and Supplier Deliveries. Diffusion indexes have the properties of leading indicators and are convenient summary measures showing the prevailing direction of change and the scope of change. A Hospital PMI index reading above 50 percent indicates that the hospital sub-sector is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally declining. For the sub-indexes, except Supplier Deliveries, an index reading above 50 percent indicates that the sub-index is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally contracting. A Supplier Deliveries Index above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries and below 50 percent indicates faster deliveries.

The Hospital ISM® Report On Business® survey is sent out to the Hospital Business Survey Committee respondents the first part of each month. Respondents are asked to ONLY report on U.S. operations for the current month. ISM® receives survey responses throughout most of any given month, with the majority of respondents generally waiting until late in the month to submit responses to give the most accurate picture of current business activity. ISM® then compiles the report for release on the fifth business day of the following month.

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Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) serves supply management professionals in more than 90 countries. Its 50,000 members around the world manage about US$1 trillion in corporate and government supply chain procurement annually. Founded in 1915 as the first supply management institute in the world, ISM is committed to advancing the practice of supply management to drive value and competitive advantage for its members, contributing to a prosperous and sustainable world. ISM leads the profession through the ISM Report On Business®, its highly regarded certification programs and the ISM Mastery Model®. This report has been issued by the association since 1931, except for a four-year interruption during World War II.

The full text version of the Hospital ISM® Report On Business® is posted on ISM®‘s website at www.ismrob.org on the fifth business day* of every month at 10:00 a.m. ET.

The next Hospital ISM® Report On Business® featuring January 2021 data will be released at 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, February 5, 2021.

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