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ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd. (ImmunoCellular) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It undertakes the development of immune-based therapies to treat various types of cancers. The product pipeline of the company include active immunotherapies and patented monoclonal antibodies. The company's product candidate portfolio includes peptide based vaccine to target cancer stem cells; cellular immunotherapies targeting cancer antigens, cancer stem cell antigens; and monoclonal antibodies to diagnose and treat several different cancers including glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), small-cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and ovarian cancer.

Concentrates declined by 2% to reach sales of JPY39.0 billion in 2011. Although both liquid concentrates and powder concentrates experienced a decline in value sales, liquid concentrates saw a positive growth in volume terms of 2% in 2011. The increased popularity of all types of products in liquid concentrates -lactobacillus concentrates, vinegar concentrates and concentrated coffee and tea products by hot drinks producers - contributed to the growth of liquid concentrates.

Canadean's, "Still Wine in Asia-Pacific to 2016: Market Guide" provides in-depth detail on the trends and drivers of the Still Wine market in Asia-Pacific. The quantitative data in the report (historic and forecast market values) analyses the dynamics in the Asia-Pacific countries, providing marketers with the essential information to understand their own and their competitors' position in this market and the information to accurately identify where to compete in the future.

With Australia's fortunes very much tied up with China's, the forecast Chinese hard landing in 2012 will be to the detriment of demand, therefore striking a blow to the Australian freight sector. With China being a key export partner, slowing demand will mean that as China requires less iron ore and coal, for instance, exports will be hit as a result. Even though we believe that the extent of the Chinese hard landing holds the key as to whether or not Australia can avoid a recession in 2012, we have long held that a period of weakness in the Australian economy is highly likely, regardless of the outlook for Chinese demand.

Buyer Spend Activity, Procurement Behaviors and Strategies in the Global Construction Industry 2012-2013: Survey Intelligence is a new report by Timetric that focuses on the procurement budgets of buyer companies in the global construction industry, and on the expected changes in the spending of supplier organizations in 2012. Further, this report gives access to the important criteria for supplier selection from the point of view of both buyers and suppliers. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type and company size.

GlobalData's new report, "South and Central America Surgical Equipment Market Outlook to 2018 -Electrosurgical Devices, Hand Instruments and Surgical Sutures" provides key market data on the South and Central America Surgical Equipment market - Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. The report provides value (USD million) data for all the market categories - Electrosurgical Devices, Hand Instruments and Surgical Sutures. 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 US economy is slowly recovering, with real GDP growth of 3% in 2010 and 2% in 2011. Likewise, travel and tourism experienced continued growth, but at a slower rate in 2011 than in 2010. Hotels saw occupancy rates rise in 2011, and were also able to increase room rates. Most airlines were able to make a profit in 2011 by keeping capacity low and raising fares. Travel and tourism saw an increase in sales in 2011, despite high unemployment and a weak housing market.

There is a war on cash in Europe. Used for 6 out of 7 payment transactions in Europe, cash is disliked by governments and financial services organisations alike as it is expensive to manufacture, administer and keep secure. Cash is also the currency of the black economy in Europe and costs governments billions in unpaid taxes alone. This is a particular problem in some of the economically-troubled southern European countries. In Greece, Italy and Spain, for example, tax evasion is estimated to amount to 30%, 25% and 20% of the overall economy, respectively. As these countries and others in Europe attempt to clear budget deficits, governments will be keen for consumers to migrate towards more formal and traceable payments systems such as cards, credit transfers and direct debits. Cash tends to be a more popular payment method in southern European countries, where it accounts for more than 70% of retail sales payments. In the majority of northern European countries, non-cash payments account for the majority of retail sales transactions, with 30% or less being made using cash.

The life insurance segment in South Africa showed robust growth in the review period, supported by various growth factors. Rising per capita incomes among the black middle-class population and the expansion of financial services into remote regions are the key industry trends driving growth. With the high levels of HIV infection and crime, consumers are increasingly purchasing insurance, while microinsurance is another prominent growth driver which boosted insurance sales.

"Chile Nephrology and Urology Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2018", a new report by Global Markets Direct, provides key market data on the Chile Nephrology and Urology Devices market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within three 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 with information on key recent developments.