The global market for silicon carbide in semiconductor applications is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.12% from 2017-2021.

Nationwide housing starts fell 2.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.17 million units, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department.

The global glass additives market is expected to reach $1.56 billion by 2025.

Based on current price, permit and employment data, markets nationwide are running at an average of 100% normal economic and housing activity, according to the recently released National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI).

The global rare earth magnet market has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 8% during 2009-2016, reaching a market value of approximately $11 billion in 2016. 

The TVaaS model states that recurring revenues based on video consumption, transactions, or subscriber-related metrics will take over traditional hardware sales, software and IP licenses, and service-related revenues.

The National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) had an increase of five points from the fourth quarter of 2016 and the highest reading since 2015.

The market for smart windows materials will generate over $1.1 billion in revenues in 2022.  

According to the National Association of Home Builders, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes remained solid in April.