The phrase "bleak prospects" means that something does not have a good chance of success or a positive outcome. It suggests a lack of hope or a very discouraging situation. Full definition
Analysts, however, are predicting bleak prospects for its stock. (techtimes.com)
Value stocks are the tired, old, beaten down companies, suffering from weak recent performance, negative headlines, or bleak prospects for the future. (purefinancial.com)
An optimistic, cinematic outing of America's predatory exportation of capitalism in a manner which has ravaged the Rainforest while leaving the indigenous peoples of the continent with bleak prospects for survival. (kamwilliams.com)