Press Releases From 05/15/2012 Until 05/15/2012

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Market Volatility Trims Healthy First Quarter Gain - Ascenta Special Situations Resource Fund

Ascenta Asset Management, a licensed portfolio manager and investment advisor to the Ascenta Special Situations Resource Fund, recently released their market commentary for their Special Situations Resource Fund for the month of March 2012. The market commentary is written by Jason Cubbit, Managing Director Fund Services.

Glasgow Interactive to Entice Customers With Recession Busting Deals

In the wake of the UK teetering on the edge of another recession, unemployment levels remaining high and the retail industry making all the headlines for the wrong reasons recently, award winning entrepreneur Gilles Baudet announced that his newest Direct Sales & Marketing company - Glasgow Interactive – will begin trading in early May. According to The UK’s Direct Selling Association the direct selling industry is experiencing strong growth with 26% more men and a 29% increase in over 50’s involved in the expanding industry and Gilles Baudet explained that Glasgow Interactive will bridge the gap between the ever savvier consumer and the client.

Glasgow Interactive Aims to Inspire Budding Entrepreneurs

Despite the fragile state of the UK economy and many companies facing downsizing and even closure, Glasgow Interactive will launch in early May already having two national clients on their books. The company is the latest venture of award winning entrepreneur Gilles Baudet, who rebranded the company (formerly Manchester Interactive Marketing) after moving central operations to Glasgow city centre. Having recently hosted an invitation only conference in Glasgow for budding entrepreneurs in the field of Direct Sales & Marketing, Baudet explained he believes Glasgow Interactive can inspire others and teach them how to become successful in business.

Firstmerit Corp (NASDAQ:FMER) Investor Alert: Investigation over Potential Wrongdoing by Directors

LogoAn investigation for NASDAQ:FMER investors over potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain directors of Firstmerit Corp was announced and current long-term NASDAQ:FMER stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Hyperdynamics Corporation (NYSE:HDY) Investor Lawsuit Deadline on June 1

LogoA Deadline is coming up on June 1, 2012 in lawsuit for investors in Hyperdynamics Corporation and NYSE:HDY stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Books-A-Million, Inc. (NASDAQ:BAMM) Stockholder Files 2nd Lawsuit to Stop Takeover

LogoA second lawsuit was filed by an investor in NASDAQ:BAMM shares to block a takeover of Books-A-Million, Inc and NASDAQ:BAMM stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Kensey Nash Corporation (NASDAQ:KNSY) Investor Alert: Lawsuit to Stop Takeover

LogoA lawsuit was filed by an investor in NASDAQ:KNSY shares in effort to block the proposed takeover of Kensey Nash Corporation by Royal DSM and NASDAQ:KNSY stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Advocat Inc. (NASDAQ:AVCA) Investor Investigation over Potential Breach of Fiduciary Duties by Directors

LogoAn investigation on behalf of investors of Advocat Inc. (NASDAQ:AVCA) in connection with the takeover was announced and NASDAQ:AVCA stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Dynegy Inc. (NYSE: DYN) Investor Lawsuit Deadline on May 28

LogoA Deadline is coming up on May 28, 2012in lawsuit for investors in Dynegy Inc. and NYSE: DYN stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Weatherford International Ltd. (NYSE:WFT) Investor Lawsuit Deadline on May 22

LogoA Deadline is coming up on May 22, 2012 in lawsuit for investors in Weatherford International Ltd. and NYSE:WFT stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Investor Files Lawsuit over $2billion Trading Loss

LogoA lawsuit was filed for investors in NYSE:JPM over alleged securities laws violations by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Deadline: July 13, 2012. NYSE:JPM stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Leading Precision Machining Company Is Winning Work Back from China

LogoAs economists and workers alike decry the seemingly endless flood of manufacturing jobs moving from the United States to China, one company is turning the tide. Antron Engineering & Machine Co., the Bellingham, Mass., precision machining facility, is continuing to manufacture quality products at competitive prices.

Spokane Boy Scout Troop 171 to Conduct Carwash to Send Boys to National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

Spokane Boy Scout Troop 171 of the Thunderbird District is supporting the New Boy Scout Motto, “Prepared. For Life.”, by conducting a car wash on May 19, 2012, to send their future leaders to National Youth Leadership Training.

Baltimore IT Support Professional Joins SMEI Board

Sales and marketing are important elements to the success of any business, especially Baltimore area MSPs. Fortunately, Next Level Technology Director of Sales Scott Adelman has joined the board of Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI).

"The Future of the Fragrances Market in France, to 2016" Now Available at Fast Market Research

LogoThis report provides authoritative and granular data on the Fragrances market in France and, in doing so fills the gaps in marketers' understanding of trends and the components of change behind them. Based upon extensive primary and secondary research to provide comprehensive and granular data, this report allows marketers to confidently update their strategic and tactical plans. Marketers need data on volume and value changes, brand dynamics and distribution trends in order to effectively plan strategies

NY-Based Nonprofit Presents a Literary Gift to the Latino Community Wrapped In A Bow, phati'tude's ¿WHAT'S IN A NOMBRE?

phati'tude Literary Magazine publishes long-awaited Latino issue, ¿WHAT’S IN A NOMBRE? underscoring the important contribution of Latino writers in American literature

Recently Released Market Study: Understanding India's Regional Health Markets

LogoCritical information and statistics on national and regional health infrastructure and provision. An essential source of detailed key business data on this fast growing economy.

Recently Released Market Study: Business Travel Accommodation Trends in 2012: Survey Brief

LogoBusiness Travel Accommodation Trends in 2012: Survey Brief' is the result of an extensive multi-industry survey drawn from WMI's exclusive panel of global business travelers. The report also benchmarks the types of hotels business travelers choose and identifies preferred modes of hotel selection. Survey results have been presented and analyzed based on travel frequency, age, gender and company turnover.

New Market Study: "Pricing and Reimbursement in Generics - European Austerity Measures and Healthcare Cost Containment Puts Innovation-Driven Pharma Companies Under Pressure"

LogoGBI Research, the leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research "Pricing and Reimbursement in Generics - European Austerity Measures and Healthcare Cost Containment Puts Innovation-Driven Pharma Companies under Pressure". The report provides a comprehensive overview of the healthcare expenditure, healthcare regulatory system, and pricing and reimbursement process with key data, information and analysis of pricing and reimbursement decisions, across 19 countries. The report closely scrutinizes the major changes in generic drugs-related pricing and reimbursement in the 19 countries over recent years and whose impact will be felt in the near future. It also describes the efforts taken by the governing bodies in shaping the pricing and reimbursement policies of generic drugs.

New Market Study: "Oil and Gas Enhanced Production Services Industry to 2016 - Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Driving E&P Activity in Depleting Hydrocarbon Reservoirs"

LogoGBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, "Oil and Gas Enhanced Production Services Industry to 2016 - Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Driving E&P Activity in Depleting Hydrocarbon Reservoirs". The study, which is an offering from the company's Energy Research Group, provides an in-depth analysis of the oil and gas enhanced production services market worldwide and highlights the various concerns, key trends, along with major upstream deals in the upstream exploration and production sector. The report provides forecasts for the oil and gas enhanced production services industry to 2016. The report also provides segmental forecasts of the oil and gas enhanced production services industry by segment type and mentions the technology overview of each segment. Profiles of major oilfield services companies providing enhanced production services are also provided. The report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GBI Research's team of industry experts.

New Market Study: "Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Therapeutics - Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2018"

LogoGlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its new report, "Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Therapeutics - Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2018". The report is an essential source of information and analysis on the global Urinary Tract Infections Therapeutics market. The report identifies the key trends shaping and driving the global Urinary Tract Infections Therapeutics market. The report also provides insights on the prevalent competitive landscape and the emerging players expected to significantly alter the market positioning of the current market leaders. Most importantly, the report provides valuable insights on the pipeline products within the global Urinary Tract Infections Therapeutics sector. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

New Market Study: "International Stroke Conference 2012 - Post-Conference Review and Analysis"

LogoGlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its new conference alerts, "International Stroke Conference 2012 - Post-Conference Review and Analysis". The conference alert is an essential source of information and analysis on the emerging therapies and new disease management techniques. The annual meeting of the International Stroke Conference 2012 was held in New Orleans, the US, on February 1-3, 2012. This two and a half day conference provides a forum in which to present recent scientific work related to cerebrovascular disease. More than 1,000 abstract presentations, lectures and debates will be featured. Some of the topics covered in the conference include clinical categories such as diagnosis, acute non-endovascular treatment, in-hospital treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, pediatric stroke, prevention, community/risk factors, nursing, emergency medicine, outcomes, vascular biology, and vascular cognitive impairment. This report aims to cover some of the scientific presentations and articles released during the conference.

New Technology Offers Solution to US-Afghan Military Security Troubles

The RRA Center, the developer of the world's first fully-automated trust assessment system, advised its technology could help reduce violent attacks on US soldiers by members of the Afghan National Security Forces.

New Market Report: Consumer Trends in the Beer, Cider & Pre-mixed Spirits Market in Germany

LogoMarketers in the Beer, Cider & Pre-mixed Spirits market in Germany face a major challenge. Understanding market size and segmentation is valuable, but the keys to effective targeting is knowing just how valuable specific consumer groups are, and being able to quantify the impact of consumer trends.