-- Concerns over economic uncertainty drops significantly for the first time in six years among CFOs of the largest media and entertainment companies

-- Digital presents best opportunities for growth, and data analytics will provide insights to achieve strategies

-- The US continues to be the most attractive market for investment, but emerging markets present opportunities for growth

Hanergy Holding Group and China New Energy Chamber of Commerce issue Global Renewable Energy Report 2014

Hanergy Holding Group (Hanergy) and China New Energy Chamber of Commerce ("CNECC"), today issued the Global Renewable Energy Report 2014. The report found that China became the world's biggest market for solar power in 2013, with the country's newly installed photovoltaic generating capacity jumping 232% on-year to 12 gigawatts (GW).

U.S. Eight-Year Economic Expansion (2009-2017) Expected, Worries Could Hold Back Confidence in Europe

Despite geopolitical turmoil and global economic uncertainties, both the global and U.S. economy appear to be at an inflection point in mid-2014 to a somewhat stronger growth rate despite risks, according to BNY Mellon Chief Economist Richard Hoey in his most recent Economic Update.

Steady Improvement Builds in U.S., Uncertainty Continues in Europe

Labor markets were mixed across the advanced economies, according to unemployment rates and employment growth data compiled and standardized by The Conference Board International Labor Comparisons (ILC) program for June 2014.

According to the new research report "Pharmacy Automation Systems Market by product type (Medication Dispensing Systems, Packaging and Labeling Systems, Table-top Counters) & by End-user (Inpatient Pharmacy Automation, Outpatient Pharmacy Automation) - Global Forecasts & Trends to 2019" published by MarketsandMarkets, the Pharmacy Automation Systems Market is expected to reach $4,566.2 Million by 2019 from $3,165.9 Million in 2014, growing at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period.

Transparency Market Research has released a new market report titled "Dyestuff (Black Color) Market for Nylon Textile Fibers for Home Textiles, Apparels and Other (Multi-filament Fiber and Tow) End-users - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020." According to the report, the global dyestuff (black color) market for nylon textile fibers was valued at USD 120.8 million in 2013 and is likely to reach USD 204.3 million growing at a CAGR of 7.8% between 2014 and 2020. The global dyestuff (black color) demand for nylon textile fibers stood at 45.6 kilo tons in 2013.

Research compiled by Smithers Pira.

The switch to digital communications across media, advertising and other information markets has had a massive impact upon the printing industry worldwide. Its impact is at its greatest in countries where these markets have reached their peak in terms of maturity. However, there have been impacts in emerging and transitional economies too, albeit not to the same extent. However, long-term growth prospects for the print market have become more limited.

The report "Online Advertising Market by Search Engine Marketing, Display Advertising, Classifieds, Mobile, Video, Lead Generation, Rich Media - Global Advancements, Forecasts & Analysis (2014 - 2019)" by MarketsandMarkets, defines and segments the Online Advertising Market into various segments and provides an in-depth analysis and forecasting of revenues. This research report helps to identify the factors driving this market, various restraints, challenges, and opportunities impacting it along with the future roadmaps.

Software and Internet Deals Thrive while Hardware and Semiconductor Sectors Drive Increasing Deal Values

Extending the positive momentum from the second half of 2013, equity markets set new highs, IPO markets reached activity levels not seen in years, VC investments harkened back to 2000 levels, and economic outlooks remained modestly optimistic across sectors, according to PwC's U.S. Q2 technology deals insights report, released today. Private equity (PE) continued to play an active role in technology, though challenged by strategic buyers who are able to leverage healthy valuations and substantial amounts of cash on hand.

When it comes to social networking landscape, advertising is merely one piece of the social media puzzle, but it's a big one. Mintel predicts that the total advertising spend on social media in the US will surpass $11 billion by 2017—and it's apparently working. Nearly 40% of US social networkers said social media has some influence on them when conducting research for products and services. Men and women aged 18-34 are the most likely to use social media to guide purchase decisions, with 21% of 18-34-year-old men reporting they purchased a product by clicking on a social ad.

New report also shows Print-on-Demand experienced a steep decline after years of stunning growth

Production of print books by traditional publishers slowed in the United States in 2013, declining from 309,957 titles in 2012 to a projected 304,912 titles in 2013, according to Bowker®, the global leader in bibliographic information.

According to a new report by Allied Market Research titled, "Global Graphene Market (Bulk material, Film, Product Type, Applications, Geography) - Industry Analysis, Trends, Share, Opportunities and Forecast, 2013- 2020", the global graphene market is expected to reach $149.1 million by 2020, registering a CAGR of 44.0% from 2014 to 2020. North America is and will be the largest Graphene market through 2020.