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added: 22-01-2008

OptionsHouse, Inc., an online retail and institutional brokerage firm, announced the results of its first annual survey that reveals the characteristics and trading habits of online options investors; and what they seek from an online options broker.

EU Pension Initiative to Aid Worker Mobility

added: 22-01-2008

Supplementary pension schemes continue to pose obstacles to mobility for workers across Europe according to two new independent studies, presented by the European Commission today. The studies support the case for a Europe-wide initiative to improve people's access to supplementary pension rights when changing jobs or working in another EU country. The Commission's proposal for a directive on the issue – revised in October 2007 – forms part of the work programme for the Slovenian EU Presidency.

U.S. Venture Capital Investment Climbs 8% to $29.9 Billion in 2007, Highest Level Since 2001

added: 22-01-2008

Venture capital investment in U.S. companies continued to climb in 2007 with the most deals and capital invested since 2001, according to the Quarterly Venture Capital Report released today by Dow Jones VentureSource. In total, the deal count reached 2,648 deals for the year, slightly ahead of 2006, and capital investment reached $29.9 billion, an 8% increase over last year.

17.5 Million Unwanted Business Directories as Brits Look to the Web

added: 22-01-2008

A new poll has revealed that 35% of Brits no longer want to receive printed business directories at home - preferring instead to look up information on the Internet or better still receive recommendations from friends. The results of the poll commissioned by local search website and conducted by YouGov revealed that 67% trust word of mouth more than advertising.

U.S. Market for Environmental Biotechnology Products for Waste Treatment Worth $261.3 Million by 2013

added: 21-01-2008

According to a new technical market research report, ENVIRONMENTAL MARKETS FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY from BCC Research, the U.S. market for environmental biotechnology products for waste treatment is expected to be worth $180.2 million in 2008. This is expected to increase to $261.3 million by 2013, a compound average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%.

Chinese Market for Advanced Materials Outlook

added: 21-01-2008

According to a new technical market research report, THE ADVANCED MATERIALS MARKET IN CHINA from BCC Research, the Chinese market for advanced materials was worth $30.5 billion in 2007. This is expected to increase to over $60.5 billion by 2012, a compound average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7%.

Asia Pacific Aircraft Engines MRO Market

added: 21-01-2008

Rising air traffic, resulting in the procurement of aircraft, is driving growth in the Asia Pacific commercial aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market. Competition is set to intensify as MROs upgrade their service capabilities in response to fleet expansion. At the same time, airlines are redefining their business models. They are envisaging operational cost cuts through more intense air traffic usage, which will also result in heightened demand for maintenance services.

Travel & Tourism Leaders Forecast Continued Growth for 2008

added: 21-01-2008

Despite repercussions of the ongoing global credit crunch, Travel & Tourism leaders today revealed that the industry will moderately be impacted and signalled continued growth rates for 2008 at a reduced pace.

Number of Homeowners Helped Rapidly Rising

added: 21-01-2008

A significantly higher percentage of homeowners are being helped than had been previously believed based on the preliminary data on repayment plans and loan modifications.

Steady Growth for E-Mail Budgets

added: 21-01-2008

Nearly three-quarters of e-mail marketers said in a recent survey that they plan to spend either the same amount or more on e-mail marketing in 2008 as they did last year.

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