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GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Thromboembolism Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the Thromboembolism clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Thromboembolism. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Thromboembolism. 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.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Hemostasis Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the Hemostasis clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Hemostasis. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Hemostasis. 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.

GlobalData's report, Chlorine Industry Outlook in the UK to 2016 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants provides an in-depth coverage of the UK Chlorine industry. The research presents major market trends affecting the Chlorine industry in the UK. The report covers the UK Chlorine plants and presents installed capacity by key feedstock, process and technology. In addition, it presents Chlorine demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, price trends, trade balance data and company shares of the major Chlorine producers in the UK. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive coverage of the UK Chlorine industry including all the major parameters.

GlobalData's new report, "Middle East and Africa Nephrology and Urology Devices Market Outlook to 2018 - Incontinence Devices, Renal Dialysis Equipment and Lithotripters" provides key market data on the Middle East and Africa Nephrology and Urology Devices market - Israel, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. The report provides value (USD million) data for all the market categories - Incontinence Devices, Lithotripters and Renal Dialysis Equipment. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants.

The telecommunications market represents a large ecosystem with multiple players, solutions, applications, technologies and relationships in a multi-billion dollar industry.

Our outlook for the Saudi Arabian consumer sector remains bright, in line with the latest economic indicators. The Saudi Arabian economy is currently firing on all cylinders, as high oil prices, heavy government spending and buoyant consumer confidence continue to drive growth. Consumers in Saudi Arabia are benefitting from heavy government spending and easy monetary policy, and our outlook for household consumption remains upbeat. Across the board, consumption-related data paint a positive picture. Moreover, leading indicator data also remain broadly encouraging. The YouGov consumer confidence index is close to four-year highs. Government consumption will also remain a major driver throughout the year. It has long been our view that the political tension stirred up by the Arab Spring would lead to a sustained increase in public spending on healthcare, education and other social services, as a means placating the population. We have revised up our forecast for real GDP growth in 2012 from 4.6% to 5.3%, though we still expect growth to slow next year as the impact of government spending begins to fade.

Over the forecast period, China's infrastructure development is expected to be key to the growth of the country's construction industry. Specifically, in response to the country's rapid urbanization, the Chinese government plans to invest CNY7.0 trillion (US$1.03 trillion) into infrastructure development from 2011 to 2015. Moreover, the country is a preferred destination for foreign investors and manufacturing companies due to the high availability of cheap labor, with levels of commercial construction therefore expected to continue to rise over the forecast period. However, the Chinese construction industry may find it difficult to attain international standards due to continued controversy regarding forced land acquisition, poor construction quality, and corruption.

Despite differing significantly from each other in terms of politics, geography, culture and type of economy, the BRIC countries - Brazil, Russia, India and China - were combined to demonstrate the growing importance of these nations in the global economy. Due to the developing phase of the BRIC economies, the construction industry plays a significant role for all member countries. The important and common factors significantly affecting the construction industry in the BRIC countries include growing population (except in Russia), rapid urbanization and industrial development. In addition, rising levels of disposable income are also driving growth with demand for improved facilities and public infrastructure.

"The US Business Traveler Survey 2012: Hotel Accommodation, Selection Criteria and Customer Expectations of New Technology, Promotions and Services" is the result of an extensive multi-industry survey drawn from Timetric's exclusive panel of US business travelers. It contains in-depth analysis on US market trends in hotel accommodation and forecasts how expenditure patterns are set to change in 2012 compared to 2011. The report also benchmarks types of hotels business travelers choose, and identifies preferred modes and channels of hotel selection. This report also examines new technologies, green initiatives and socially responsible measures that appeal to business travelers, and also analyzes the key drivers and popular promotional offers which influence business travelers to choose a particular hotel. Survey results have been presented and analyzed into segmentations based on travel frequency, age and company turnover.

During the review period, premium ceded to reinsurance by UK direct insurers grew, with the exception of a noticeable decline in 2009 as a result of the global financial crisis. Following European financial liberalization, the UK insurance industry was opened up to international reinsurers and brokers. The UK reinsurance segment is dominated by domestic reinsurers, as well as reinsurers from other European countries such as Germany. Due to the impact of the global financial crisis, the European debt crisis and severe flooding in 2010-2011, renewal prices increased in the UK reinsurance segment. Previously, during 2009-2010, UK reinsurance brokers experienced increased demand from credit insurers keen to minimize their risk by sharing it with a reinsurer. Furthermore, with the forthcoming introduction of the Solvency II directive, many insurers are also expected to be dependent on reinsurers in order to ensure better risk management and retain their market positions.

Two forces appear to be pulling the Malaysian ports and shipping industry in different directions this year. On the downside, the world economy remains somewhat troubled, and global demand has weakened. This means that Malaysian GDP and foreign trade growth is slowing down in 2012 compared to 2011. BMI predicts GDP growth at 3.3%, down from 5.1% last year, for example. But on the upside, the country's major ports (Port Klang and Port Tanjung Pelepas) continue to outperform for a variety of reasons. These include greater reliance on intra-Asian and local trade, which have performed better than global long-haul trade routes; the impact of fairly aggressive capacity expansion programmes; and relative success in attracting and retaining the custom of major shipping lines. As a result of these countervailing forces, we are holding our main projections unchanged compared to our last quarterly report. At both ports we see bulk cargo and container traffic staying up in the high single digits in percentage growth terms.

This report is the result of ICD Research / Strategic Defence Intelligence's extensive market and company research covering the French defense industry. It provides detailed analysis of both historic and forecast defense industry values including key growth stimulators, analysis of the leading companies in the industry, and key news..

The report provides a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape of the Military Aircraft industry. It provides an overview of key Military Aircraft companies catering to the Military Aircraft sector, together with insights such as key alliances, strategic initiatives and a brief financial analysis

This report provides a top-level overview and detailed market, channel, and company-specific insights into the operating environment for foodservice companies. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Indian foodservice value chain, and for new companies considering entering the market

This report is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Rum market in BRIC. The report provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment for the Rum market in BRIC. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Alcoholic Drinks value chain and for new players that are considering entering the market.

Morrisons UK: Consumer Profile is the result of Canadean's extensive online consumer survey Morrisons in the UK, presenting uniquely detailed data on Morrisons' end-consumers. It provides retailer profiles for both Main and Occasional consumers (determined by the share of their goods coming from this retailer) covering over 25 individual consumer groups, and retailer share at product category level.

Future forecasts and historic market data can improve market and strategic planning- Understand which channels and products will be the major winners and losers in the coming years- Know the share of sales between different products in your key channels and how this will develop- Assess the impact of economic recession and recovery on market growth

Devon Energy Corporation (Devon) is one of the largest independent oil and gas companies in North America. The company is primarily engaged in the exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas resources in the US and Canada. Its exploration and production (E&P) activities in the US are located in the Mid-Continent, Permian Basin, Gulf Coast and the Rocky Mountains regions. Devon's Canadian Operations are located in the Horn River Basin, Deep Basin, Foothills, Central, Northwest and Lloydminster areas and the thermal oil sands projects in Alberta. Earlier, the company was also involved in offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico and other international markets such as China, Brazil, Azerbaijan and other international locations. However, Devon announced its plan to restructure operations in November, 2009 by concentrating its E&P activities on North American onshore fields and divesting its offshore international operations. The company sold off its non-core offshore operations during Q4 2009-Q2 2011; since then, all its E&P activities are located onshore in North America.

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The world of investment has been a turbulent one of late, and the source of no small measure of controversy. The result of this questionable limelight has been a rise in UK investors, as more and more people begin to understand the possibilities an investment portfolio can bring for making a profit.

Breast Cancer affects nearly fifty thousand women a year in the UK alone, and of those, up to 85% now survive due to advances in medical procedures and early diagnoses. The increased survival rate is unquestionably positive, but the impact of the life saving procedures can have negative side-effects, especially for those who have had to have a breast removed.

EzCheckPrinting PC check writer makes writing checks and paying bills fast, efficient and inexpensive. Small business accounting software provider, Halfpricesoft.com, announces the new version of check printing software, which will speed up check writing and cut cost for small businesses. The new version allows users to print unlimited personalized checks on the blank check stock which saves user’s money and time on ordering the expensive pre-printed checks.

Employer that needs to re-print a missing W-2 or 1099 form can turn to ezW2 software from halfpricesoft.com. New download links now allow ezW2 software customers to access all previous editions of this popular software for printing W2 and 1099 forms as well as the current edition.

Nearing the mid way race point – the yellow jersey is still under fierce competition by the best cyclists in the world. Private clients with a keen sporting interest will be chartering flights to Paris around the weekend of the 22nd, in-time for the Tour de France Race Finish.

BMI View: We reiterate that Swiss banks will continue to face significant challenges in the coming quarters, which will weigh on their asset growth and profitability. In addition to tougher regulatory requirements, a precarious global growth outlook, and the ongoing eurozone sovereign debt crisis, many Swiss banks now face the additional risk of indictment by the US authorities over aiding tax fraud. In line with our long-held view that the Swiss banking sector is set to face a growing number of challenges in the coming years, we believe that the sector's growth and profitability will remain weak in the coming quarters. The tough regulatory framework imposed on Swiss banks combined with an increasingly weak macroeconomic backdrop, and severe global growth risks stemming from the ongoing eurozone sovereign debt crisis have already weighed on the country's two largest banks, UBS and Credit Suisse, which collectively own around 52% of total assets, in recent quarters. As many of the global risks which weighed on these banks in 2011 remain unresolved, we believe that financial market volatility, and increasing calls for the Swiss government to loosen its strict banking secrecy laws (as many cash-starved countries seek to clamp down on tax evasion), will further harm the sector's profitability. Adverse Conditions Weigh On Grossbanken Both UBS and Credit Suisse posted weak results in Q411, with the latter posting a CHF637mn loss for the quarter (compared to CHF841mn profit in Q410) and the former seeing profits decline 76% y-o-y to CHF393mn (from CHF1.7bn in Q410). Credit Suisse's full-year net profits were CHF2.0bn and UBS's were CHF4.2bn. Both banks blamed market volatility, increasingly risk averse clients and the banks' attempts to keep up with regulatory and capital requirements as reasons for the weaker performance. In addition, the depressing effect of the Swiss franc's strength throughout 2011 has continued to weigh on both banks' overseas earnings. Indeed, this subdued profitability reinforces our long-held view that the Swiss government's insistence that Swiss banks raise large amounts of capital in order to bolster the nation's banking sector stability, would ultimately harm profitability. While under Basel III banks will be required to move towards holding 10.5% of total capital (7% of which must be common equity), the Swiss government's decision to implement significantly more stringent capital requirements on its banks, requiring them to hold 19% in total capital (10% of which must be common equity) will continue to weigh on profits. As we expect both Grossbanken to continue to restructure, looking to exit several of the more risky business lines and seek to further reduce risk-weighted assets, we reiterate our view that Switzerland's largest banks are set to continue moving away from proprietary trading in the coming years, and seek to focus their business towards private banking and asset management. While