Latest news with #Ultraviolet
Black America Web
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
The Diddy Trial In Pictures
Diddy has been found 'Not Guilty' on three out of five charges in the high-profile sex trafficking case that has captivated the nation for the last seven weeks. A jury acquitted Diddy of racketeering and conspiracy, sex trafficking for Cassie Ventura and Jane Doe. He was found guilty of the Mann Act, which prohibits the transportation of women across state lines for the purpose of prostitution or debauchery. The scene outside the courthouse is a combination of the Combs' family and friends, journalists, spectators, supporters, and protestors who have gathered around the U.S. federal court where the verdict just came down. Diddy's legal team has put in a request for the disgraced mogul to be released on bail to spend time at home while he awaits sentencing. Social media erupted with the reactions. While some have called it a sad day for survivors of sexual and domestic violence, others expressed that the prosecution didn't prove their case. Diddy Trial Cassie Ventura's legal team released a statement, calling her courageous. Her testimony led to Diddy being held accountable for at least one charge. 'This entire criminal process started when our client Cassie Ventura had the courage to file her civil complaint in November 2023,' Douglas H. Wigdor said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. 'Although the jury did not find Combs guilty of sex trafficking Cassie beyond a reasonable doubt, she paved the way for a jury to find him guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution.' Armon Wiggins was outside the courthouse to capture reactions from fellow journalists and non-traditional media, who emerged as prime sources in the entertainment trial. Reactions to the verdict are polarized, but the vast majority of commentary is centered around the misunderstanding of the RICO charge and Jane Doe's testimony. Keep scrolling for images outside the courthouse during the Diddy trial. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures was originally published on 1. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty People react outside federal court as verdicts are announced during Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on July 2, 2025 in New York City. Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his case, but was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. 2. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty A Combs fan wears a pin in support of him while outside the courthouse. The scene outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse for the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial. 3. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty Members of the organization Ultraviolet advocate for survivors outside the Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on June 27, 2025 in New York City. Defense attorneys will begin their closing arguments today, 'followed by a prosecution rebuttal argument' after the prosecution and defense resting their cases earlier this week. 'Then, Judge Arun Subramanian will instruct jurors on the law before deliberations begin'. Some of the charges have been dropped and others have been downgraded, in an effort to streamline the case at the behest of Judge Arun Subramanian. Combs, 55, faces up to life in prison if convicted on charges, which include allegations of threats, arson, violence, and drug-fueled sex parties referred to as 'freak offs.' 4. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty Attorney Brian Steel exits the Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on June 27, 2025 in New York City. Defense attorneys will begin their closing arguments today, 'followed by a prosecution rebuttal argument' after the prosecution and defense resting their cases earlier this week. 'Then, Judge Arun Subramanian will instruct jurors next week on the law before deliberations begin'. Some of the charges have been dropped and others have been downgraded, in an effort to streamline the case at the behest of Judge Arun Subramanian. Combs, 55, faces up to life in prison if convicted on charges, which include allegations of threats, arson, violence, and drug-fueled sex parties referred to as 'freak offs.' 5. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty Holly Baird, representative for Sean Combs, exits his sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on June 27, 2025 in New York City. Defense attorneys will begin their closing arguments today, 'followed by a prosecution rebuttal argument' after the prosecution and defense resting their cases earlier this week. 'Then, Judge Arun Subramanian will instruct jurors next week on the law before deliberations begin'. Some of the charges have been dropped and others have been downgraded, in an effort to streamline the case at the behest of Judge Arun Subramanian. Combs, 55, faces up to life in prison if convicted on charges, which include allegations of threats, arson, violence, and drug-fueled sex parties referred to as 'freak offs.' 6. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty People try to get a view and record and photograph Sean Combs' family as they leave the courthouse at the end of the day. The scene outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse for the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial. 7. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty Attorney arrives for Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on June 30, 2025 in New York City. A jury will commence deliberating in Combs' trial after being given instructions on the law by Judge Arun Subramanian. Some of the charges have been dropped and others have been downgraded, in an effort to streamline the case. Combs faces a sentence that could extend to life in prison if convicted and has pleaded not guilty. 8. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty Journalist Touré arrives for Sean 'Diddy' Combssex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on June 30, 2025 in New York City. A jury will commence deliberating in Combs trial after being given instructions on the law by Judge Arun Subramanian. Some of the charges have been dropped and others have been downgraded, in an effort to streamline the case. Combs faces a sentence that could extend to life in prison if convicted and has pleaded not guilty. 9. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty Marc Agnifilo, attorney for Sean 'Diddy' Combs, arrives at federal court as jury begins deliberations in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial on June 30, 2025, in New York City. On June 30, Judge Arun Subramanian will instruct jurors on how to apply the law to the evidence for their deliberations. Then, 12 New Yorkers will determine Combs's future. Combs, the 55-year-old music mogul who faces upwards of life in prison if convicted on charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. 10. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty Lila Combs and Chance Combs depart the courthouse during the Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on July 2, 2025 in New York City. The jury has reached verdicts on all counts in the case. 11. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty People react outside federal court as verdicts are announced during Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on July 2, 2025 in New York City. The jury has reached verdicts on all counts in the case. 12. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty People react outside federal court as verdicts are announced during Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on July 2, 2025 in New York City. Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his case, but was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. 13. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty Janice Combs (R) and Chance Combs react as they leave federal court after verdicts were announced during Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on July 2, 2025 in New York City. Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his case, but was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. 14. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty Janice Combs, mother of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, King Combs and Justin Combs, sons of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, depart federal court as jury continues deliberations in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial on July 1, 2025, in New York City. Jurors on June 30 started deliberating on whether Sean 'Diddy' Combs used his celebrity, wealth and business empire to set up a decades-long criminal ring that allegedly saw him force women into drug-fueled sexual performances with escorts. After the judge completed his instructions, the jury in New York began the task of weighing evidence from phone and financial records, and 34 people who testified against Combs over the past seven weeks. 15. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty Quincy Brown, son of Sean 'Diddy' Combs', walks out during a recess of Comb's sex trafficking and racketeering trial on July 01, 2025 in New York City. The jury continues deliberating in Combs trial after being given instructions on the law by Judge Arun Subramanian. Some of the charges have been dropped and others have been downgraded, in an effort to streamline the case. Combs faces a sentence that could extend to life in prison if convicted and has pleaded not guilty. 16. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty King Combs (L), son of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, and Quincy Brown (R), stepson of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, arrive at a federal court as jury continues deliberations in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial on July 1, 2025, in New York City. A jury has reached a partial verdict in the sex trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs but has been unable to agree on the most serious charge facing the music mogul — racketeering, US media reported on July 1, 2025. 17. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 01: Sarah Chapman, a former partner of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, leaves Manhattan Federal Court after court adjourned for Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial on July 01, 2025 in New York City. The jury will continue deliberating in Combs' trial after reaching a verdict on the two counts each of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, but were deadlocked on a decision on racketeering conspiracy. Combs faces a sentence that could extend to life in prison if convicted and has pleaded not guilty. 18. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 02: Stephanie Rao, Justin Combs, Quincy Taylor Brown and Chance Combs arrive at the Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on July 2, 2025 in New York City. The jury continues deliberation on the final verdict of racketeering conspiracy in Combs' trial after reaching a verdict yesterday on the four other counts, two each of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs faces a sentence that could extend to life in prison if convicted and has pleaded not guilty. 19. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty King Combs (R), son of Sean 'Diddy' Combs (R), departs at Manhattan's Federal Court as jury continues deliberations in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial on July 2, 2025, in New York City. Jurors in the trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs head back into deliberations Wednesday, aiming to reach a unanimous decision on the case's most serious charge of leading a criminal organization. 20. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty Family members of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, departs at Manhattan's Federal Court as jury continues deliberations in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial on July 2, 2025, in New York City. Jurors in the trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs head back into deliberations Wednesday, aiming to reach a unanimous decision on the case's most serious charge of leading a criminal organization. 21. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 2: Lila Combs and Chance Combs depart the courthouse during the Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on July 2, 2025 in New York City. The jury has reached verdicts on all counts in the case. 22. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 2: People react outside federal court as verdicts are announced during Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on July 2, 2025 in New York City. The jury has reached verdicts on all counts in the case. 23. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty King Combs leave the Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on June 27, 2025 in New York City. Defense attorneys will begin their closing arguments today, 'followed by a prosecution rebuttal argument' after the prosecution and defense resting their cases earlier this week. 'Then, Judge Arun Subramanian will instruct jurors on the law before deliberations begin'. Some of the charges have been dropped and others have been downgraded, in an effort to streamline the case at the behest of Judge Arun Subramanian. Combs, 55, faces up to life in prison if convicted on charges, which include allegations of threats, arson, violence, and drug-fueled sex parties referred to as 'freak offs.' 24. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty (L-R) D'Lila Combs, Jessie Combs, and Chance Combs depart federal court as jury begins deliberations in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial on June 30, 2025, in New York City. Jurors on Monday started deliberating on whether Sean 'Diddy' Combs used his celebrity, wealth and business empire to set up a decades-long criminal ring that allegedly saw him force women into drug-fueled sexual performances with escorts. After the judge completed his instructions, the jury in New York began the task of weighing evidence from phone and financial records, and 34 people who testified against Combs over the past seven weeks. 25. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty Diddy's close friend Charlucci Finney is seen after Combs' sex trafficking case in a Manhattan Federal Court, New York City, United States, on July 02, 2025. 26. The Diddy Trial: In Pictures Source:Getty A person wears a 'FREE PUFF' pin outside Manhattan's Federal Court after a verdict were announced in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial on July 2, 2025 in New York. Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking on Wednesday but convicted of a less serious prostitution charge after a high-profile seven week trial in New York.
Irish Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Foods that can boost your skin's barrier to protect you from sun
Several foods could safeguard your skin as the sun beats down this summer.A lot of people are expecting to sunbathe and absorb as much vitamin D as possible in the coming weeks. However, prolonged sun exposure carries numerous risks, including skin damage and an elevated risk of skin cancer. Despite this, there are several methods to protect your skin and reduce the risk of severe consequences. For instance, using sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or above can significantly shield your skin from the sun's harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays. Your diet could also have a significant impact on how your skin responds to the sun. Certain foods contain essential nutrients that strengthen the skin's defence against UV rays and prevent premature ageing due to excessive sun exposure. Several everyday nutrients are key to maintaining healthy skin, particularly when regularly exposed to UV rays. Vitamin A (retinol), for example, is crucial for keeping the skin and certain body parts, such as the nose, healthy. Likewise, Vitamins B, C, and E contribute to skin health and protect skin cells from damage. Antioxidants also play a vital role in mitigating the harmful effects of free radicals, which can further harm skin cells. Fortunately, there's a broad range of nutritious foods that can provide a good amount of all these nutrients to ensure your skin remains well-protected and healthy under the sun. Oranges and kiwis are an incredibly rich source of Vitamin C, an ascorbic acid that plays several roles in keeping the body healthy. Most importantly, it is vital in not only helping to protect cells but also maintaining healthy skin while aiding in healing wounds. Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant, which further allows it to protect skin cells from damage. One study published in the Acta Dermato-Venereologica journal highlighted that vitamin C could provide significant additional skin protection against damage from UV rays, especially when combined with sunscreen and Vitamin E. According to NHS guidelines, adults aged between 19 and 64 are advised to get at least 40mg of vitamin C a day. Furthermore, the body cannot store vitamin C in the body, which means that it must be consumed every day in order to regularly reap its health benefits. A wide variety of nuts could help contribute to skin health. This is due to the common presence of omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin E antioxidants found in them. Omega-3 fatty acids have the ability to aid in maintaining skin health and reducing inflammation, which can be particularly beneficial if the skin has been damaged by excessive sun exposure. Furthermore, Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that can safeguard the skin from free radicals while also helping it retain its elasticity, thereby minimising potential damage. Some nuts that are rich in omega-3 or Vitamin E include: Tomatoes and tomato-based products are packed with compounds that can shield the skin from sun damage. This is primarily due to the presence of carotenoids, such as beta-carotene (Vitamin A), which can alleviate inflammation and enhance the appearance of sun-damaged skin. Tomatoes are also abundant in lycopene, a red-coloured carotenoid, which some research suggests could offer protection from UV rays. Lycopene is not only found in whole tomatoes but also in tomato-based products like tomato paste.
ABC News
11-06-2025
- Health
- ABC News
Doubts over effectiveness of popular sunscreen brands
Isabella Higgins: Now, can we trust our sunscreen to protect us? Well, the latest testing by Consumer Group Choice has found many fail to meet their SPF claims. Twenty sunscreens were tested and only four met their advertised ratings. But the brands have rejected the findings. Rachel Carbonell reports. Rachel Carbonell: It's considered essential to reducing Australians' high risk of skin cancer. But testing by Australia's peak consumer group has found many sunscreens don't meet their SPF label claims. Choice tested 20 sunscreens and CEO Ashley De Silva says they found 16 with a lower sun protection factor than advertised on their labels. Isabella Higgins: We had things in their 20s, 30s and 40s when we were looking for 50 or more. Rachel Carbonell: Choice tested the sunscreens in an accredited independent lab and many came back in the 20s, including Bondi Sands, Banana Boat and two Cancer Council products, which should have returned results of SPF 50 or above. The product that received the lowest SPF results was Ultraviolet Lean Screen Mattifying Zinc Sunscreen. Choice director of testing Matthew Steen says the results were double checked in an overseas lab. Just to see whether there was any problem and it came back with SPF 5, so almost identical. So we're sure that the results are legit. Ultraviolet says Choice has got it wrong and says it has since had the product retested and it returned a result of more than SPF 60. Some other brands also said they would pursue additional testing, including the Cancer Council. In a statement to the ABC, the Cancer Council said it was doing so out of an abundance of caution and it was critical that Australians have confidence in the sun protection factor of their sunscreen. The head of dermatology at the Melanoma Institute of Australia, Dr Linda Martin says while testing needed to improve to make sure labelling is accurate, adequate application of sunscreen was just as important. Linda Martin: Most sunburns when they occur are occurring because people are not using enough sunscreen or because they're not using sunscreen at all. Rachel Carbonell: Dr Martin says people can overestimate the difference between higher and lower sun protection factors. Linda Martin: An SPF 30 will let through 3% of the sun's rays, whereas an SPF 50 will let through 2% of the sun's rays. Rachel Carbonell: Choice now wants the Therapeutic Goods Administration, which regulates sunscreen, to test the 16 products. In a statement, the TGA said there was variability in SPF testing results across laboratories, largely because of the reliance on human subject testing. The TGA said it can check that companies were complying with safety regulations and direct them to investigate and retest if there were any potential issues with the product. But it said it is investigating the Choice findings and will take regulatory action as required. Choice said its results have also been submitted to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission so the watchdog could determine whether any of the brands made misleading claims about their sunscreens. Isabella Higgins: Rachel Carbonell with that report.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Photolithography Equipment Market Size to Hit USD 26.42 billion by 2032
The Photolithography Equipment Market is driven by growing semiconductor demand, advancements in chip manufacturing, and EUV technology adoption. Austin, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photolithography Equipment Market Size & Growth Insights: According to the SNS Insider,'The Photolithography Equipment Market Size was valued at USD 13.46 Billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 26.42 Billion by 2032 and grow at a CAGR of 7.82% over the forecast period 2024-2032.' Surge in Photolithography Equipment Market Driven by Advanced Semiconductor Demand The Photolithography Equipment Market growth is attributed to growing demand for advanced semiconductor nodes in consumer electronics, automotive and data centers. This transition to smaller process nodes, such as 5nm and below, combined with new technological advancements including AI, 5G, and IoT, are driving the demand for high-performance, power-efficient chips. The rapid penetration by Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography which comes into its own for the sub-7nm nodes is critical in this trend. The U.S. Photolithography Equipment Market is estimated to be USD 2.07 Billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 3.98 Billion is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.59%. Get a Sample Report of Photolithography Equipment Market Forecast @ Leading Market Players with their Product Listed in this Report are: ASML (TWINSCAN NXE:3600D) Nikon Corporation (NSR-S636E) Canon Inc. (FPA-5550iZ2) Veeco Instruments Inc. (NEXUS Lithography) Ultratech (acquired by Veeco) (Sapphire 100) SÜSS MicroTec (MA300 Gen3) EV Group (EVG) (EVG620 NT) JEOL Ltd. (JBX-8100FS) Rudolph Technologies (Onto Innovation) (JetStep S) Tamarack Scientific Co., Inc. (MLA-150 Maskless Lithography) SMEE (Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment) (SSA/600 series) Orbotech (acquired by KLA) (Paragon Xpress) NuFlare Technology (a subsidiary of Toshiba) (EBM-9000) SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions (SK-P1500) Neutronix Quintel (NXQ4006) Photolithography Equipment Market Report Scope: Report Attributes Details Market Size in 2023 USD 13.46 Billion Market Size by 2032 USD 26.42 Billion CAGR CAGR of 7.82% From 2024 to 2032 Report Scope & Coverage Market Size, Segments Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Regional Analysis, DROC & SWOT Analysis, Forecast Outlook Key Segmentation • By Process (Ultraviolet UV, Deep Ultraviolet (DUV), Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV), Others)• By Light Source (Mercury Lamp, Fluorine Laser, Excimer Laser, Others)• By Wave Length (370nm -270nm, 270nm - 170nm, 70nm - 1nm)• By End Use (Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDMs), Foundries) Key Drivers • Advancing Chip Demand Fuels Photolithography Equipment Growth Across Consumer Automotive and Data Center Applications.• Emerging Semiconductor Hubs and Novel Lithography Technologies Unlock New Opportunities for Equipment Vendors Worldwide. Furthermore, government support and subsidies in areas such as Europe and Asia encouraging localization of semiconductor production are also contributing to the high demand for photolithography equipment. R&D air force–university partnerships as well as defense-related semiconductor programs are also advancing the technology. Key Drivers across the Photolithography Equipment Market by Process, Light Source, Wavelength, and End Use By Process In 2023, the Ultraviolet (UV) segment dominated the photolithography equipment market with a 53.8% global revenue share, driven by its use in high-volume CMOS image sensors, power devices, and analog ICs, which rely on mature manufacturing processes. UV systems remain a reliable, cost-effective solution for manufacturers focused on legacy chip technologies. The Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) segment is expected to grow rapidly between 2024 and 2032, supported by the requirement for advanced node manufacturing sub-7nm and 5nm. EUV allows for smaller features and greater density, which are necessary for fabricating high-performance AI, 5G, and advanced computing processors, and that is what is driving capacity expansions by TSMC, Samsung, and Intel. By Light Source In 2023, Excimer Lasers held a 57.7% market share and are expected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2032. Their dominance is due to their critical role in DUV and EUV photolithography for advanced semiconductor fabrication. Excimer lasers provide the high-energy, short-wavelength light needed for patterning high-performance chips. With ongoing technological advancements and the drive for smaller nodes and higher transistor densities, their adoption is set to increase, driving market growth. By Wave Length In 2023, the 70nm – 1nm segment held 51.8% of the market share, due to the extensive applications of advanced photolithography in the semiconductor production. It is in this spectrum that will enable EUV lithography, allowing manufacturing chips being produced at 5nm, 3nm and smaller process node. Leading foundries such as TSMC, Samsung and Intel have invested heavily in EUV tools to satisfy the increasing demand for high-performance chips, especially in AI, HPC and 5G. The 270nm – 170nm range is expected to grow rapidly From 2024 to 2032, driven by its importance in DUV lithography for automotive electronics, IoT, and analog components, offering a strong cost-performance balance. By End Use Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs) led the photolithography equipment market in 2023 with a 55.6% market share, owing to the vertical integration of the full semiconductor production flow, starting from the design phase up to the end user. Such control allows IDMs such as Intel, Samsung and Texas Instruments to fine-tune manufacturing quality, processes, and R&D, driving demand for leading edge photolithography tools for consumer, automotive and industrial products. Foundries are expected to experience the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2032, owing to rising fabless semiconductor industry. TSMC, Global Foundries and UMC are in-deploying next-generation lithography systems to support the growing demand for AI, 5G and HPC high-performance chips. Do you Have any Specific Queries or Need any Customize Research on Photolithography Equipment Market, Request for Analyst Call @ Asia Pacific as the Dominant and Fastest-Growing Region in the Photolithography Equipment Market Asia Pacific dominated the photolithography equipment market in 2023, holding a 53.4% market share, and is projected to be the fastest-growing region from 2024 to 2032. The growth is being fueled by the cluster of semiconductor companies and tools manufacturers in the area, with Taiwan, South Korea, China and Japan ahead of the pack. Taiwan's TSMC, meanwhile, is a leader in the foundry space and has invested heavily in EUV photolithography for its leading edge nodes. Samsung Electronics of South Korea is investing heavily to expand its semiconductor capacity, and China is moving forward with local manufacturing — led by SMIC. Photolithography materials such as photoresists and optics from Japan are critical. These factors explain why Asia Pacific not only leads the photolithography equipment market, but is also the fastest growing one. Recent Development March 2025, ASML plans to open a Reuse & Repair Center in Beijing in 2025, aiming to recycle and recondition systems returned from the field amid rising US-China trade tensions. This facility reflects China's importance as a key market for ASML, despite export restrictions and growing geopolitical friction. Table of Contents - Major Points 1. Introduction 2. Executive Summary 3. Research Methodology 4. Market Dynamics Impact Analysis 5. Statistical Insights and Trends Reporting 5.1 Chip Design Trends 5.2 Fab Capacity Utilization 5.3 EUV Equipment Penetration 5.4 Technological Advancements Impacting Demand 6. Competitive Landscape 7. Photolithography Equipment Market Segmentation, by Process 8. Photolithography Equipment Market Segmentation, by Light Source 9. Photolithography Equipment Market Segmentation, by Wave Length 10. Photolithography Equipment Market Segmentation, by End Use 11. Regional Analysis 12. Company Profiles 13. Use Cases and Best Practices 14. Conclusion About Us: SNS Insider is one of the leading market research and consulting agencies that dominates the market research industry globally. Our company's aim is to give clients the knowledge they require in order to function in changing circumstances. In order to give you current, accurate market data, consumer insights, and opinions so that you can make decisions with confidence, we employ a variety of techniques, including surveys, video talks, and focus groups around the world. Related Reports: Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Industry Analysis Report Wafer Process Control Equipment Industry Analysis Report Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection Equipment Industry Analysis Report Semiconductor Equipment Industry Analysis Report Wafer Cleaning Equipment Industry Analysis Report CONTACT: Contact Us: Jagney Dave - Vice President of Client Engagement Phone: +1-315 636 4242 (US) | +44- 20 3290 5010 (UK)
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Should You Buy Nu Holdings While It's Below $12?
Despite having a market cap of more than $50 billion, Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) might not be a familiar business to many investors in the U.S. That's because its operations are in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. The company's shares have been volatile since their initial public offering in December 2021. However, they have soared 180% in the past 24 months. This is true even though there's been a 26% drop since November. Nu trades for less than $12 a share. Does this make the fintech stock a smart buying opportunity today? Like other banks, Nu offers customers a wide range of financial services, like checking and savings accounts, credit cards, personal loans, insurance, and investments. And there's also a service called Ultraviolet that caters to high-income customers that offers cash back on purchases and certain travel benefits. But unlike most other banks, Nu operates fully digitally -- it doesn't have any physical bank branches. This allows management to emphasize technology as a key strategic pillar, with a focus on building a great user experience. The result has been tremendous growth, which continues today. Nu has added customers to its platform at a remarkable pace. It ended last year with 114 million customers, up 470% from five years ago. Economic development in Latin America helps, with higher smartphone and internet penetration providing a favorable backdrop for digital banking services to rise in popularity. Unsurprisingly, revenue growth is also through the roof. Between 2019 and 2024, the top line increased by almost 19-fold. Wall Street believes revenue will grow by 129% during the next three years. This outlook is believable. More than half of all adults in Brazil -- its home market -- are Nu customers. In Mexico and Colombia, the business has a lower penetration rate because it's been operating there for a shorter period of time. And there's potential in new countries. Chief Executive Officer David Vélez said Nu could enter a new market within the next couple of years. With businesses growing as quickly as Nu is, you typically see large net losses. The expectation is to generate positive net income sometime in the distant future at a higher sales base. Nu stands out from the crowd. In 2024, it posted a stellar 17.1% net profit margin. That represents a stark improvement from the 12.8% margin reported the year before. Average analyst estimates forecast earnings per share rising 172% between 2024 and 2027, so the bottom line could continue its positive trajectory. One key reason Nu is so lucrative is due to strong unit economics. In other words, the company is making money from each customer that it serves. Average revenue per active customer was $10.70 in Q4, up 23% year over year in constant currency. On the other hand, the average cost to serve per active customer was only $0.80. Nu is seeing cross-selling opportunities that can boost the revenue it makes from every customer. And as it scales up and focuses on operational efficiencies, the cost to serve each customer has a chance to improve. Since hitting a peak in November last year, Nu shares are down 26%. General market volatility deserves some blame. The stock also took a huge hit when it reported Q4 2024 results on Feb. 20 that disappointed the market. However, the company's revenue growth and profitability are solid, as discussed. And investors can buy the stock right now at a forward P/E ratio of just over 21. This valuation is in line with the overall S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) multiple. In my opinion, the market is offering up a sweet deal on Nu shares. The stock looks like a smart buy, as it trades for less than $12. Before you buy stock in Nu Holdings, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Nu Holdings wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $739,720!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 870% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 167% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of March 24, 2025 Neil Patel and his clients have no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Nu Holdings. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Should You Buy Nu Holdings While It's Below $12? was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
