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Canada’s Montney shale play is gaining huge attention due to its unconventional gas reserves, securing enormous investments as operators compete for valuable areas, a new report by business intelligence expert GlobalData has found.

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Banking Sector Stability Assured, Headwinds Remain BMI View: While French banks' exposure to peripheral eurozone sovereign debt will remain a major headwind to growth over the medium term, we note that the breakthrough in negotiations between European policymakers in stabilizing the eurozone's sovereign debt crisis has bolstered overall stability in the banking sector. This has been evident in the massive uptick in banks' share prices witnessed in trading on October 27 2011 (see chart below). Highlights of the emergency summit agreements include a voluntary 50% haircut on Greek debt by creditors and the raising of EUR106bn of fresh capital for euro area banks with guarantees for bank bonds. While details surrounding many of the proposals outlined at the emergency summit remain lacking, there is certainly potential for French banks' share prices to perform well going forward, particularly given the extent to which the major financials had sold off in the months prior leading to many trading well below book value (see our online service, October 27 2011, 'Meltdown Scenario Averted: Relief Rally Has Room To Run'). French banks will now need to focus on building their capital base over the medium term; they have been shown to need to raise only EUR8.8bn out of the total EUR106bn in order to meet tier one capital requirements set by the European Banking Authority (EBA). In particular, BNP Paribas, Societe Generale and Groupe BPCE reportedly need to raise EUR2.1bn, EUR3.3bn and EUR2.1bn respectively.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Motorcycles, Bicycles and Other Transport Equipment market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Firms in this industry explore for, develop and operate oil and gas fields. This industry includes the production of crude petroleum, the mining and extraction of oil from oil shale and oil sands, the production of natural gas, sulfur recovery from natural gas and the recovery of hydrocarbon liquids.

The EU possesses only 1.6% of the world's proved natural gas reserves, and produces only 6.2% of the total production on earth, making imports a necessity now and in the foreseeable future. Natural gas is likely to become the energy source of choice in Europe after Germany and other countries decided to abandon nuclear energy.

Although progress has been slow, the frozen food category is making positive strides towards representing a more attractive and relevant proposition to a wider range of consumers. This brief outlines the most important consumer and product trends impacting the category globally, using Datamonitor's TrendSights mega-trend framework as a basis to organize the key themes covered

The BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries play a dominant role in global aluminum industry in terms of production as well as consumption. The aluminum industry in the BRIC countries posted a healthy growth during the review period and the trend is expected to continue over the forecast period. Brazilian aluminum production is projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.59% over the forecast period to reach 1.61 million tons by 2016. Aluminum consumption grew at a CAGR of 9.6% during the review period. Russian aluminum production is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.46% over the forecast period to reach 4.64 million tons by 2016. Aluminum consumption grew at a CAGR of 3.35% during the review period. Indian aluminum production is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.89% over the forecast period to reach 3 million tons by 2016. Aluminum consumption grew at a CAGR of 11.42% during the review period. Chinese aluminum production is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.58% over the forecast period to reach 25 million tons by 2016. Aluminum consumption grew at a CAGR of 10.57% during the review period.

Fast Market Research recommends "Egypt Surgical Equipment Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2018" from Global Markets Direct, now available

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Dairy Products market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Restaurants, Bars and Canteens market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

The economic turmoil had a negative influence on the development of the health and wellness packaged food environment. Consumers were nervous regarding the future, which led to greater caution regarding their spending. The result was that the various categories within health and wellness registered lower growth than the review period average. This does not mean that 2010 was a bad year for health and wellness, however, as in most cases healthy or high growth rates were achieved. The main...

Following the passing of Law 26,539 in November 2009 which limits VAT and internal taxes for products manufactured in the southern province of Tierra del Fuego, many Argentinean companies decided to invest in manufacturing in the region. According to leading industry players, the combined effects of the passing of Law 26,539 and the maintenance of import restriction led to the proportion of air conditioners in Argentina which are domestically manufactured rising from 85% in 2009 to 95% in 2011.

Spirits experiences the most severe decline in alcoholic drinks upon facing a large tax increase as economy domestic spirits account for the majority of total volume sales. Spirits also faces a tough challenge from illegal domestically manufactured drinks, counterfeit products, as well as illegally imported products from overseas. People of low-income groups who can no longer afford the legally distributed spirits often find alternatives to home-made industry drinks referred to as oplosan...

Premium and standard lager total volume sales increased in 2010. In particular, imported premium beers such as Heineken and Asahi grew fastest as demand for such products is increasing due to rising consumer sophistication. In addition, the hot summer also boosted total beer volume sales in 2011.

The Colombian construction industry demonstrated strong growth and a CAGR of 12.83% during the review period. Whilst a number of countries reported a decline in construction industry value following the global economic crisis, Colombia recorded growth of 8.4% in 2009 and 1.9% in 2010, as a result of government stimulus in infrastructure development. However, the reduction in government investments to reduce the country's fiscal deficit is expected to result in industry performance becoming dependant on private investments during the forecast period. Timetric estimates the industry will demonstrate a CAGR of 6.51% during the five-year period.

Pharmaceuticals - Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Pharmaceuticals industry in each of the Top 5 Emerging markets (Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa). The report includes easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share, plus full five year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market.

The Brazilian health insurance category increased from BRL9.8 billion in 2007 to BRL15.1 billion in 2011, recording a CAGR of 11.27% over the review period. Over the same period, the number of new policies sold in the Brazilian health insurance category increased from 69.14 million to 88.42 million. Overall, the category is expected to record a CAGR of 6.32% over the forecast period to reach a projected value of BRL16.2 billion in 2016. Over the same period, the number of new policies sold in the Brazilian health insurance category is expected to increase from 95.66 million in 2012 to 116.34 million in 2016.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Female Infertility - Pipeline Review, H1 2012', provides an overview of the Female Infertility therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Female Infertility, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Female Infertility. 'Female Infertility - Pipeline Review, H1 2012' is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Osteoporosis - Pipeline Review, H1 2012', provides an overview of the Osteoporosis therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Osteoporosis, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Osteoporosis. 'Osteoporosis - Pipeline Review, H1 2012' is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Recently published research from Canadean, "Consumer Trends in the Suncare Market in Spain", is now available at Fast Market Research

New Food research report from Euromonitor International is now available from Fast Market Research

Business hasn’t faced a more competitive, cut-throat economic situation in a generation. As belts are tightened and spending slows to a trickle, it’s a battle for businesses of all shapes and sizes as they search for new and effective ways by which to increase sales and drive growth.