US pharma: compulsory OTC won't go down well

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US pharma: FDA to measure impact of drug ads

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US pharmaceuticals: caregiver needs provide commercial opportunities

Despite the role of the caregiver in patient welfare gaining an ever greater profile, the group remains largely overlooked by the marketing campaigns of the pharmaceutical industry. This is slowly starting to change however, as pharma companies recognize the impact that the caregiver audience can have on a company's bottom line.

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US phosphate ban: leading dishwashing brands need to overcome efficacy issues

A major US news provider has reported that consumers are unsatisfied with the end results of dishwashing detergents in states where phosphate has been banned. The article should serve as a reminder to leading brands that consumers favor efficacy over environmental benefits, and will switch to cheaper alternatives if they are unsatisfied with the performance of a product.

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US Postal Service: considering a post-free weekend.

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US power grid: UK firms look to plug the investment gap

Over $100 billion of investment is needed to prevent another blackout like the one that affected 50 million US citizens last Thursday. UK firms with a stake in the US transmission system have looked to increase their levels of investment, potentially capitalizing on the opportunity of higher returns.

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US power: the end of the gas turbine boom

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US private label: 12% growth by 2006

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US rail freight shows signs of revival and sustainable future growth

The Association of American Railroads has released figures which show that rail traffic during the first week of February 2010 was up compared to the same period a year before. While the figures are still considerably lower than those reported in February 2008, there is a sense of cautious optimism in the market as the economy begins to recover.

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US rail freight traffic: slow economic recovery prevents rebound

The US rail freight industry faces a trading environment blunted by a sluggish economic recovery and a weakened automotive sector. Although economic gains in Q3 2009, along with the government's recent car scrappage scheme, have offered hope for a revival of the US freight industry, the expected withdrawal of stimulus packages next year is likely to undermine this recovery.

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