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Standard + Poor's Equity Research Services has a "Strong Buy" (5-STARS out
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(http://www. Although the domestic consumption of pharmaceuticals is
being constrained by government policy, the export market continues to expand. One of the aims
was to reduce the average contribution rate to health insurance companies.

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89) because of what we see as its strong position in the
emerging online music and gaming industries.net/sandp/windows/sptv-survey-19.wmv. market commentary each day at
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Pharmaceutical production in Germany accounts for around 10% of the world
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the USA.

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According to Standard + Poor's Equity Research Services, Internet-related
companies benefited from the growth of advertising revenue, continued
acceptance of online retail sales, emergence of new entertainment sub-
industries and increased merger and acquisition activity.93) because
of the number of market-leading businesses it operates, including Home
Shopping Network, Match. In addition, Standard + Poor's
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(Nasdaq: RNWK), ($7.2% of sales
being reinvested into R+D.

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Major healthcare reforms were introduced in January 2004.

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IAC/InterActiveCorp has also successfully integrated its search engine,
Ask. "We believe
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Another was to reduce overall pharmaceutical expenditure, especially by the
statutory health insurance (GKV). Coupled
with increasing compulsory manufacturer discounts, the pharmaceutical market
is unlikely to expand in the coming year.com/reports/c17375

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Germany is the third largest pharmaceutical market in the world and the
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Research and Markets: Pharmaceutical Production in Germany Accounts for Around 10% of World Pharmaceutical Output and is Second Largest Pharmaceutical Exporter

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Germany also has the largest generics market in Europe.

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NEW YORK, Notwithstanding the mixed results that
came from a number of major Internet firms earlier this year, Standard +
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opportunities and favorable macroeconomic conditions leading to strong growth
prospects for the Internet sector in its new semi-annual survey on the
Internet service industry."
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"We are anticipating strong growth in new content areas , like social
networking, mobile gaming, music and video," continued Kessler.
The German pharmaceutical industry is under severe price constraints and
methods imposed by the government limit pharmaceutical expenditure.

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"Key word and paid searches should continue to grow at a rapid rate, as
will the online advertising market and retail sales," says Scott Kessler ,
Internet Software and Services Analyst with Standard + Poor's Equity Research
Services. Established
media companies will likely look to buy into these areas to capitalize on the
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