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An investigation on behalf of investors of Genon Energy Inc (NYSE:GEN) in connection with the takeover was announced and NYSE:GEN stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investor in NYSE:DUK shares filed a lawsuit over alleged breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with the resignation of former Progress Energy, Inc CEO and NYSE:DUK stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit was filed by a current investor in NASDAQ:MLNK shares over alleged breaches of fiduciary duties by certain directors of Modus Link Global Solutions, Inc and other NASDAQ:MLNK stockholders are encouraged to contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit was filed for certain NASDAQ:LIME investors over alleged securities laws violations by Lime Energy Co. Deadline: September 18, 2012. NASDAQ:LIME investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit was filed for certain investors in Ignite Restaurant Group Inc (NASDAQ:IRG) over alleged securities laws violations by Ignite Restaurant Group Inc. Deadline: September 18, 2012. NASDAQ:IRG investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

The lawsuit for certain former and current employees of Coventry Health Care, Inc. (NYSE: CVH) over alleged breaches of fiduciary duty based on violations of ERISA is pending and former employees of Coventry Health Care, Inc. should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit was filed by an investor in Firstmerit Corp (NASDAQ:FMER) shares over alleged breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with compensation of certain executives and other NASDAQ:FMER stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research's exclusive panel of leading mining industry executives. It analyzes how business strategies and practices in the mining industry are set to change in 2012-13. This report gives you access to the category-level supplier selection criteria, business challenges and investment opportunities for leading purchase decision makers. The report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers, M&A and e-procurement. 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 size.

The recession years turned out to be a blessing in disguise for RTDs, which saw recovering sales on the back of price sensitivity, at-home consumption and a renewed focus on convenience. A resurgent demand led to investment in research and development, while shifting the focus to a more socially responsible and sustainable path for growth. The timing is right, if RTDs continue to capitalise on high margins and a lack of overtly restrictive production regulations, further growth is on the cards.

Negative economic growth, a decline in disposable income and a lack of transparency in traditional life insurance led to a decline in the Hungarian life insurance segment during the review period. In 2011, the number of life insurance policies sold declined as compared to 2010, due to the government's initiative to stop accepting new applications for foreign-currency mortgage repayment schemes, and also the increase in surrender and lapse of unit-linked insurance products. However, over the forecast period, the Hungarian life insurance segment is expected to slowly grow with the help of new product innovations introduced by insurers, an increase in unit-linked policy sales and stable economic growth.

Factors such as high unemployment and disinflationary pressures will combine to depress the development of premium food and beverage sectors in Bulgaria in the coming months, as the exportoriented country suffers from external headwinds. The longer term attractiveness of the country's food and drink market will remain predicated on its economic performance, but also hampered by a negative demographic outlook, complete with the lack of an aspirational consumer base.

BMI's latest Saudi Arabia Defence and Security Report for Q312 examines the country's strategic position in the Middle East and the wider world. It provides an overview of the contemporary geopolitical challenges facing the country, and the challenges it may face in the future, especially in the context of the ongoing Arab Spring.

In this quarter's update to BMI's Bahraini Telecommunications report, we analyse trends in the country's mobile, fixed-line and internet sectors and the effect of regulatory, industry specific and macroeconomic developments on the overall telecoms sector. We also update our five-year growth forecast, through to 2016, based on full-year 2011 market data published by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain and the latest financial and operational data published by the country's two biggest mobile operators - Batelco and Zain Bahrain.

"Sojitz Corporation" Analysis Across the Oil and Gas Value Chain is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into "Sojitz Corporation". The report provides key information relating to oil and gas assets of the company along with its operations across the value chain. The report examines the company's business structure, operations and products, and provides an analysis of its key revenue lines.

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

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Hidradenitis Suppurativa Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the Hidradenitis Suppurativa clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Hidradenitis Suppurativa . 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa . 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.

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) is a transparent thermoplastic and impact resistant substitute of glass. It has good impact resistant, weather resistant and chemical resistant properties. It is light in weight, rigid and has color versatility. PMMA is used in various applications across automotive, electronics, construction, signs and displays, sanitary ware, lighting fixtures and other industries. Signs and display is a major market with largest consumption of PMMA followed by construction industry. Asia-Pacific is the largest geographic market and accounts for more than half of PMMA consumption. It is also the largest producer of PMMA. The second largest market is Europe followed by North America.

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

BMI View: Despite continuing political turmoil in the wider region, Oman's construction sector shows positive signs for the rest of 2012. Construction industry value is forecast to rise to US$5.4bn by 2016, up from US$3.8bn in 2012. Year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 6.8% is expected for 2012, with annual average growth of 5.7% forecast between 2012 and the end of our forecast period in 2021. The main driving forces for this positive development are the energy and utilities industry, as well as the transport sector. However, we are also seeing encouraging signs concerning the government's wider commitment to boosting investment in its tourism industry - a key sector for diversifying the Omani economy.

BMI View: Enrique Pena Nieto, the candidate for the Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI), is still looking on course to win in the presidential elections on July 1 over his main rivals Josefina Vazquez Mota of the centre-right Partido Accion Nacional (PAN) and Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of the leftwing Partido de la Revolucion Democratica (PRD). Pena Nieto has made the liberalisation of Mexico's energy sector, including the state-owned oil monopoly Petroleos Mexicanos, one of the cornerstones of his campaign. Should this policy be enacted, it promises to be a significant boost to investment, which should have positive knock-on impact on the agribusiness sector. Pena Nieto has highlighted increasing investment in mechanised production, irrigation and farm management techniques as key to his agribusiness strategies. He has also stressed the need to clarify landownership in the countryside and to boost profitability by supporting competition and reducing regulation of the sector. Foreign policy is likely to continue to focus on boosting relations with Mexico's Central and South American neighbours, which is something the Calderon administration has also been keen to advance.

BMI's Japan Defence & Security Report for Q312 examines the country's strategic position in the East Asian region and the wider world. It provides an overview of the contemporary geopolitical challenges facing the country, and the trials it may face in the future.

BMI's India Defence & Security Report for Q312 examines the country's strategic position in the Asian region and the wider world. It also provides an overview of the contemporary geopolitical challenges facing the country, and the challenges it may face in the future.

Government policy reforms to reduce economic restrictions in the industrial sector drove demand for infrastructure development. In addition to this, rising population levels and increasing tourism also added to the demand for infrastructure development. Additionally, the authorization of private participation in real estate development and efforts to encourage foreign property investment in the region fuelled growth in the residential construction market. However, the construction industry suffered a decline in 2009, following the global economic crisis and the tightening liquidity situation, which caused a significant decline in oil prices. The industry registered a slight recovery in 2010 due to huge public expenditure and rising oil prices.

Brazil has the highest number of HNWIs in Latin America and third highest among BRIC nations. In addition to providing a comprehensive and robust background of the local economy, including, uniquely, detailed analysis of economic and political risks to HNWI wealth creation, this report provides robust projections of the volume, wealth and asset allocation of local HNWIs and UHNWIs. The report then couches these findings in an analysis of the local Wealth Management and Private Banking sector, and the opportunities therein.