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MarketLines' Morningstar, Inc. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by Morningstar, Inc. since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Summary "Spain Smartphone Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Smartphone Sales by Vendor and by Operating System" report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Spain and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Refrigeration appliances are starting to pick up in sales as they become a focal point in any well-done kitchen. Premiumisation of refrigeration appliances is ramping up, as companies like Electrolux introduce more premium models. The mass market is expanding within lower and higher end products, as consumers either retain their habits from the recession or venture into the premium segment.

Open loop pre-paid cards are gaining prominence among Turkish consumers. Most of these products are general purpose reloadable cards but most lack the ATM function. The most common areas of use include e-purchases and to give allowances to children. Many consumers are reluctant to share their credit card or debit card information over the internet, and prefer to use e-purses or e-wallets for online purchases. What is new in this category is the introduction of third-party issuer cards. Unlike...

Summary "Indonesia Mobile Demand Market to 2015: Mobile Subscriptions by Technology " report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Indonesia and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the construction construction industry in Spain. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the construction construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Construction in Spain to 2018: Market Forecast' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction construction industry in Spain. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Spanish construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Summary "China Smartphone Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Sales by Technology and by Generation" report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in China and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

In the review period, the central government's policy against corruption and using public funds to purchase premium goods as gifts negatively affected high-end tea, which is popular as gifts, resulting in the overall decelerating volume growth in 2013 as compared to that in 2012. Accordingly, leading players appeared to be less aggressive in new launches, marketing and advertising, in view of the less vigorous demand. Besides, the slowdown in the Chinese economy dampened the value growth of...

Until the end of the review period, small cooking appliances in Indonesia remained dominated by two products: freestanding hobs and rice cookers. From the total sales volume of7.8 million units of small cooking appliances, freestanding hobs and rice cookers combined contributed 7.3 million units. These two products were popular and perceived as necessities across all consumer segments in Indonesia.

Summary "China Smartphone Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Smartphone Sales by Vendor and by Operating System" report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in China and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Parkinson's disease is a progressive condition that is characterized by bradykinesia, muscular rigidity, tremor, and postural instability. As the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, Parkinson's disease may affect individuals of any age but prevalence is increased with age and it is most common in the elderly. Dopaminergic therapies have been fairly effective in treating bradykinesia, but several unmet needs remain. Some needs will be met during the forecast period from 2012-2022, while others, such as the need for disease-modifying drugs, will remain. GlobalData expects that advancements will be made in levodopa administration and that four new molecular entities will be introduced to the market by 2022, these factors along with increased patient numbers from an aging population will drive the market during the forecast period.

As with preceding quarters, large-scale protests and internal political turmoil continue to be the greatest immediate threats to Thailand's security. Over the course of Q114, the political crisis has turned increasingly violent. In February a grenade blast in the capital Bangkok killed two, injuring a further twenty-two. At the same time gunmen opened fire on an anti-government rally in eastern Thailand, killing a five-year old girl Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra described the attacks as 'terrorist acts for political gain'. Worryingly, with violence moving outside Bangkok, the continuing political impasse in Thailand threatens long-term instability in the country.

Summary "Indonesia Smartphone Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Sales by Vendor" report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Indonesia and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Summary "Argentina Mobile Operator KPI Market to 2015: Subscriptions by Operator" report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Argentina and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Total volume sales for tissue and hygiene in Sweden posted a marginal decrease in 2013. The ongoing unease about the economic climate is forcing price-sensitive consumers to re-evaluate their purchasing decisions leading them to lower or stop their purchases of non-essential tissue and hygiene products. Nevertheless, and despite the volume sales decline recorded in 2013, current value growth for the year was positive continuing the same trend as during the review period.

Frozen processed food is benefiting from growing consumer demand for convenient packaged food that does not require any extra work in preparation. While chilled processed food is considered the most convenient and the healthiest choice when it comes to packaged food, manufacturers of frozen processed food have focused on investing in innovative launches in order to attract additional consumers and compensate for the lack of freshness. It is estimated that key players launch up to 10 new...

Sanitary protection is one tissue and hygiene category which has been hit hard by the economic recession as consistent current value declines have been recorded since 2008 when the Irish economic recession began. However, volume declines were only seen during the first three years of the economic recession and since then the category has managed to struggle through with some semblance of growth, although this has all been offset by sharp value declines, which have been forced onto manufacturers...

Richemont generates the largest proportion of its sales in luxury jewellery and timepieces. The company, like many players in this category, has been building in-house capacity in anticipation of shifting supply lines in the Swiss watchmaking industry. The company's growth in recent years has been driven in large part by strong Chinese demand. As Chinese demand weakens in the face of a government crackdown on corruption, the company is looking to new markets.

Parents of children with autism are always seeking ways to ease the quality of life for their children and massage therapy is becoming a popular way of fulfilling so.

Confectionery Market in Macedonia: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Confectionery market in Macedonia.

MarketLines' United States Steel Corporation Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by United States Steel Corporation since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Value sales of luxury electronic gadgets totalled RON5 million in 2013, thus reflecting a current value increase rate of 1%, an improvement from the previous negative performance of 2012. The performance of the category reflected the lack of competition, low levels of promotion and the penetration of existing products, but also rising competition from smartphones. In 2013, the category was represented only by luxury mobile phones, as 2011 was the last year when luxury mp3 players were available...

Irons in Japan continued to see negative growth in 2013. While premiumisation was seen in some consumer appliances categories such as rice cookers, the trend did not reach irons. The majority of consumers preferred to purchase economy or mid-priced models with standard features while manufacturers increased their efforts in introducing premium priced offerings. As a result, irons experienced a downward trajectory for two consecutive years since 2012.

GlobalData's new report, "Canada Cardiac Assist Devices Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Canada Cardiac Assist Devices market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Total Artificial Heart and Ventricular Assist Devices.

Global solar module production capacity grew at a CAGR of 37% from 12,479 MW in 2008 to 60,585 MW by the year end 2013. However, demand for solar modules did not surge as significantly as the growth in module production capacity. This resulted in higher overcapacity rate. It was in the year 2013 that surge in PV demand particularly in China, Japan and the US enabled the global solar module market to reduce its overcapacity rate from 104% in 2012 to 62% in 2013. Significant growth in PV demand observed by China in the year 2013 has enabled the country to lead both global crystalline demand and supply side of the market. Global PV demand growth also facilitated to improve the module fabrication line utilization rate in 2013.