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Explore the key factors influencing WM's performance, sustainability efforts and strategic acquisitions to assess its investment potential.

The smart waste management market is set for rapid growth, driven by advanced technologies like IoT and AI. Rising urbanization, automation in sorting, and sustainability efforts are transforming waste processes, improving efficiency, and reducing environmental impact. The smart waste management market is set for rapid growth, driven by advanced technologies like IoT and AI. Rising urbanization, automation in sorting, and sustainability efforts are transforming waste processes, improving efficiency, and reducing environmental impact.

Waste Management (WM) concluded the recent trading session at $207.53, signifying a +0.14% move from its prior day's close.

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The latest trading day saw Waste Management (WM) settling at $201.76, representing a +0.05% change from its previous close.

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Waste Management's strong economic moat, driven by scale, pricing power, and vertical integration, ensures high profitability and market leadership in waste collection and disposal. The acquisition of Stericycle enhances Waste Management's growth trajectory and market position, particularly in the medical waste sector. Despite strong financials and growth prospects, WM is undervalued compared to peers, presenting a 20-30% upside potential.

Dublin, Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "E-Waste Management Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Application, Product, and Region - Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The E-waste management market is projected to reach $71.58 billion by 2034 from $17.12 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 14.22% during the forecast period 2024-2033