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Early uptake data suggest that new product launches such as Fanapt (iloperidone; Novartis) and Latuda (lurasidone; Dainippon Sumitomo) have failed to make an impact on the schizophrenia treatment landscape. These products will find it increasingly difficult to supplant the market leaders as generic competition heralds the end of an era for multi-billion dollar atypical antipsychotic brands.

Madrid has enhanced its touristic profile in recent years. Madrid offers a wide range of possibilities, including cultural, gastronomic, sporting and leisure, for all kind of visitors. Business tourists continue to be essential and the city is improving in this field attracting new tradeshows every year. For the first time, in 2011 international tourists surpassed national tourists. Madrid has also improved its accomodation

GlobalData's report, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Industry Outlook in France to 2016 - Market Size, Price Trends and Trade Balance provides an in-depth coverage of France ABS industry. The research presents ABS demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, price trends, and trade balance data. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive coverage of France ABS industry including all the major parameters.

Although the economy is growing again, New Zealand's consumers still bear the scars of the economic downturn that was precipitated by the global credit crunch in 2008. Struggling with higher food, fuel and housing costs, as well as the psychological impact of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, they are increasingly value-conscious, seeking out the best prices both online and overseas and becoming more proactive when it comes to chasing bargains and haggling for deals.

The Future of the Oils and Fats Market in the US, to 2016 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Oils and Fats consumption trends in the US, historic and forecast Oils and Fats consumption volumes, and values at market and category level, brand share, and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Oils and Fats sales overall, and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years

The German life insurance segment grew during the review period due to the country's aging population, rising of the retirement age to 67 and tax benefits on long-term saving products such as life insurance. The individual endowment insurance category accounted for the largest share of XX% of the total life insurance written premiums in 2011, followed by general annuity products, with a share of XX%, and retirement and variable insurance products, which together generated a share of XX%. Germany's growing GDP, increasing disposable income and life insurance product innovation is expected to contribute towards the growth of life insurance over the forecast period.

The Hospital Market in India is a very potential market that has incessant possibility of growth due to continuous demand for quality healthcare service. Thus, there is tremendous growth prospect of the hospital market. India is reeling under the lack of adequate number of hospital beds in comparison to the demand it faces and the poor quality of public hospitals of the country.

The Pharmacy Retail Market in India is a considerably big market already but has tremendous scope to grow further. Retail pharmacy outlets happens to be the most dominant distribution channel that is responsible for satisfying customer needs of pharmaceutical and allied products directly.

The BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries play a significant role in the global flexible packaging industry. The flexible packaging industry in the BRIC countries posted healthy growth during the review period and the trend is expected to continue over the forecast period. The Brazilian flexible packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.67% over the forecast period (2012-2016). The Russian flexible packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.62% over the forecast period; the Indian flexible packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12% over the forecast period. The Chinese flexible packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.52% over the forecast period.

China has the largest leisure and hospitality buildings (including outdoor leisure facilities) sector among the BRIC countries, followed by India, Russia and Brazil. The refurbishment of existing hotels to meet demand during sporting events such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games is expected to be a key trend in the Brazilian hotel industry. This will avoid an oversupply of hotels, which are already high in number due to the rising popularity of condominium hotels. The Brazilian leisure and hospitality buildings (including outdoor leisure facilities) construction sector grew at a CAGR of 21.17% during the review period, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.59% over the forecast period.