If ITAGroup can persuade more clients of this value, it should be able to overcome their uncertainty.

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While the shadow inventory and a clogged up foreclosure pipeline present challenges, if the economy improves to the point where the labor market begins to seriously recover, it should be possible to overcome those obstacles in the medium-term.

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"The Syrian opposition should come together and overcome narrow interests, " it said.

BBC: Middle East

Although profits should recover this year, analysts say that it is unlikely that Carlsberg's strategic difficulties will be easily overcome: unless, that is, the foundation's lock on the firm's equity can be removed.

ECONOMIST: Carlsberg