Sentences with phrase «biggest year on record»

Income performance in 2000 — the second - biggest year on record for existing - home sales — was strong for both brokers and salespeople, according to REALTOR ® Magazine's annual income and expense survey.

And it is 32 million more square feet than the second biggest year on record — 1986.

Not exact matches

CVS's deal was the third - biggest offering on record, beaten only by Anheuser - Busch InBev SA's $ 46 billion offering two years ago and Verizon Communication Inc.'s $ 49 billion deal in 2013.

Despite that, financial institutions made over $ 152 billion in profit in 2014 — the most profitable year on record, and three of the four largest financial institutions are 80 percent bigger today than they were before we bailed them out.

(Kohl's is likely to break its own record on Monday, the biggest online shopping day of the year.)

Nickel set for biggest weekly increase since April 2009 Dow Jones Industrial Average reaches record on Thursday Gold heading for worst week in a month Largest increase in 30 - year Treasury yields since 2009 Italian bonds are poised for worst three - week selloff since 2011 Emerging - market stocks set for biggest three - day slide since August 2015 Mexico's peso plunges 12 percent in three daysCommodities

The strength on big - caps also helped the Shanghai Composite to almost break a 25 - year record in the number of consecutive days of gains.

Natural Gas Natural gas futures were among the quarter's key decliners -LRB--7.5 %, to US$ 2.73 per million British thermal units) as production growth outweighed seasonal consumption and higher exports of the fuel.1 Spot prices saw an even larger drop of 20.6 % (to US$ 2.81) as the support of December's weather - related demand spikes faded and a more normal winter pattern developed.1 Natural gas generally took its downward price cues from elevated US production and growth in the natural gas - focused rig count, which increased from 179 to 194 in March alone.2 Despite the price drop, traders remained optimistic given surging US shale - gas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain supplies.

Barclays believes 2016 could be the best year on record for gold - related ETFs and other funds, with many big - name hedge fund managers, from Stan Druckenmiller to Paul Singer to Bill Gross, singing the praises of the yellow metal.

On the heels of the biggest year in venture funding, the digital health space is starting off 2018 with a bang: record Q1 funding of $ 1.62 B, three $ 100M + mega-deals, and a massive exit.

The year - on - year increase, which handily beat analysts» expectations, was the second in two months and the fifth biggest on record.

But this year is on track to be even bigger: Birinyi has tracked $ 201 billion in buyback announcements so far this year, the «record highest» at this point in time compared to other years, Chris Costelloe an equity trader there, said in an email.

Gold trading on China's largest physical bullion bourse is already exceeding last year's record volume as the world's biggest gold buyer seeks to exert its influence on the global market according to Bloomberg.

Alibaba's shares skidded to a record low in New York on Wednesday after China's biggest e-commerce company posted its slowest revenue growth in over three years.

As I argued when the second quarter GDP numbers confirmed the recession, the big issue is not whether GDP growth is slightly positive or slightly negative. The big issue is why it has been so close to zero in the first place. The July GDP numbers do not change that analysis. And they do not change the empirical fact that the Harper government's overall economic record — even before this year's downturn — is uniquely weak, on both historical and international criteria.

Just a year after Blackstone Group took out a record $ 1 billion refinancing for the Willis Tower, the firm has taken out an even bigger mortgage on the skyscraper.

GFI's science and technology department is involved in the development and promotion of the science of plant - based cultured meat, dairy, and egg technologies.33 They are currently focused on core foundational work — making connections with organizations and writing white papers and «mind maps» — and as such they do not yet have a significant track record.34 They have produced Technological Readiness Assessments — documents detailing the current state of technology, and evaluating where more research is needed.35 All the research GFI does is published, so that the industry as a whole can benefit.36 One of their biggest successes over the last year are the presentations that Senior Scientist Liz Specht gave to various venture capitalist firms.

The four guys from the small town of Possum Kingdom, South Carolina, got big buzz when their debut album, Daylight, dropped on Atlantic Records last year.

Okay, okay, okay — i really shouldn't ask a guy who believes that russian excavators heard (and recorded) the voices of the damned from inside the Earth, but I got ta: You actually believe that some guy, and a few family members, a couple thousand years ago, built a boat big enough to put two of every kind of animal on the Earth in this boat?

Australia's Treasury Wine Posts Record Half - Year Profit on U.S., China Demand Australia's Treasury Wine Estates Ltd, the world's biggest listed stand - alone wine company, posted a record half - year profit as it catered to China's thirst for mid-range product and benefited from a United States purchRecord Half - Year Profit on U.S., China Demand Australia's Treasury Wine Estates Ltd, the world's biggest listed stand - alone wine company, posted a record half - year profit as it catered to China's thirst for mid-range product and benefited from a United States purchasYear Profit on U.S., China Demand Australia's Treasury Wine Estates Ltd, the world's biggest listed stand - alone wine company, posted a record half - year profit as it catered to China's thirst for mid-range product and benefited from a United States purchrecord half - year profit as it catered to China's thirst for mid-range product and benefited from a United States purchasyear profit as it catered to China's thirst for mid-range product and benefited from a United States purchase...

The show's significant year - on - year growth, industry wide support, and record attendance (a significant 25 % increase for 2016) puts Natural Products Scandinavia and Nordic Organic Food Fair in good stead to win big at these prestigious awards.

This year, it will be the biggest show to date: With a record number of exhibitors, a 4 - day conference programme focused on thought leadership and new sections and initiatives, organiser UBM EMEA expects the event to attract more visitors than ever before, and is ensuring they are senior professionals with considerable purchasing power.

A record number of brands to be showcased at the Nordic region's biggest natural and organic trade event of the year Thousands of natural and organic buyers and retailers will be packing the aisles at MalmöMässan in Sweden this week, on 15 - 16 November, checking out the latest certified organic and natural innovations that this vibrant -LSB-...]

The record large 2016 - 17 wheat crop of 33.5 million tonnes was 9 million tonnes bigger than the previous harvest while October to December wheat exports were close to unchanged on a year ago.

SEE ALSO: Newcastle striker Papiss Cesse accused of impregnating 13 - year - old girl Arsenal hold talks to complete club record # 46m striker signing as Arsene Wenger prepares to spend big Carl Jenkinson signs new five year contract with Arsenal, then joins Premier League rivals on - loan

Everybody knows that the Pirates big weapon this year is running back Harris Ross, thanks to his NCS - record setting night against Monte Vista - Danville on Sept. 13 (see page 10).

And I do look at some ST stats as a predictor, and have gone on record I predict a big year for upper Deck.

4) yes Keita: he's got a release clause that get's activated next year it's around 45 mil if I remember correctly, i highly rate him as the all rounder Dm / Cm / Am does it all and can fill the cazorla void instantly, for anyone that are reading the 70 - 80 million valuation I don't see any team paying that, but making him the most expensive African player will sure tempt him to move Bid 45 mil with add ons and there is a big chance of getting him, if they don't accept that offer to make a red bull commercial that should boost the sales of that terrible tasting energy drink, Sanchez Ozil Ramsey ox bellerin wenger it's time to get drinkng that's Just good marketing for redbull, a team with no history or fans shouldn't have a say in who to keep in the first place they are a stepping stone to bigger things and we are the team to make you world class, wan na eventually play in barca or real look at our track record we will get you there!!

All those years toiling on the mound, peering down the long alley toward the plate at those constant disturbers of his sense of well - being settling into their stances and flicking their bats — and then to look down one day and find Henry Aaron there, the large, peaceful, dark face with the big eyes and the high forehead, and to know that one mistake, one small lapse of concentration, would place the pitcher's name forever in the record books as having thrown the «immortal gopher.»

Last week athletic director Mike Garrett called Parker into his office and fired him, even though USC's 11 - 10 mark at that point was already a big improvement on last year's 7 - 21 final record.

Can you believe that some loony chairman of the board would actually choose Jack Nicklaus to endorse his product rather than the 17 - year - old, pop - off pip - squeak who holds the current record for fastest mouth and biggest serve on the world's tennis courts?

By his senior year, he had the numbers: a Big South Conference - record 35 career pass break - ups, 13 career interceptions,, fifth on the NCAA's career passes defended list (48), sixth in pass breaks.

After completing a club - record # 59.7 m transfer from Real Madrid last summer (via BBC Sport), it seems the 27 - year - old could move for big money again this year, with # 45m plus add - ons expected in this bid from PSG.

It may be just a coincidence that Arsenal put on the best away performance in a really big game for years on the same day that our former striker, record goal scorer and all round legend Thierry Henry was in the TV studio for the first time to give his verdict.

Why the media got it for Arsenal, we bottle some games we are expected to win, proving some pundits that hates the club right time after time, games are not comfortably won, last season we had a better away record than home, We have an overall poor result against the big teams for the past 5 years, we haven't won the league for 12 years now, we haven't made a proper challenge in Europe for 10 years and on top of it we have an Owner who doesn't care about football, just the money he makes, so many reasons.

What depresses me about watching them this year is how obviously unhappy the team is... there is little to no chemistry among these guys — which is dispiriting to see on a Spurs squad... I think the big discrepancy in the home vs. road record is indicative of that... it seems like they just run out of gas and don't really rally around each other in the 4th quarter, particularly on the road... they still try because there's a lot of pride in them, but this team just doesn't really seem to believe in each other, if that even makes sense.

Jose Mourinho has spent a great deal on big names since taking over at United, with an # 89m move for Griezmann enough to match the club's current record transfer fee paid for Paul Pogba last year, as reported at the time by BBC Sport.

But the bigger money is on the Celtics, who still hold the league's best ATS record this year at 24 -14-2 despite a 6 -10-1 December clip.

Arsenal spent big on a number of new players last summer, following on from their club - record purchase of Mesut Ozil the previous year, but are still not progressing as hoped.

Big 12 teams had a combined 8 - 12 record in bowl games over the three - year period since the start of the College Football Playoff leading into the 2016 bowl season, with an embarrassing 2 - 5 record in 2014 representing a solid black eye on that mark.

Real Madrid seem to spend big on that one big player every year which is tauted to be the next big thing, they already broke their own record several times when they spend world record fee for a player transfer and Real Madrid's several transfers feature in the top 20 most expensive player transfers in the history of football.

2) Trips to the Allianz - Arena turn Hamburg into jelly Two years after being thumped 9 - 2 on Bayern Munich turf, the northerners latest trek to the Bavarian capital proved just as humiliating, this time conceding eight goals without reply as the hosts recorded their fourth - biggest victory in 50 years of Bundesliga action.

However, Sunderland's biggest drawback is unquestionably their poor record on the road in recent years.

if we are looking to coount on Eboue for the midfield role, i'd rather wenger goes to one of the most under - rated countries as far as footbalall is concerned.kenya is booming with young talent recently with the upcoming rigorous academies.Italians have already moved in and a year later Parma is reaping big with Mariga.the huge midfielder has a record of loosing the ball the least times at any serie a match.the only reason why he does nt play the holding role for his country is because there are much better options for the role even in the local league with the most likely choice being Austin Makacha who recently sighned for IK sirius in sweden.i think Wenger should check him out or at least snd scouts to the larger East africa if not just Kenya.nice piece on tommy7 and eddie

This year the Big Latch On has grown with 626 locations registered across 23 countries and a new Big Latch On record of 8862 children breastfeeding.

In the last year she's recorded a single, been offered a modelling contract, appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, and sat on the This Morning sofa.

Last year, when load - shedding reached its peak over a three - year period, the economy recorded its lowest growth in 15 years: expanding by 3.9 percent mainly, on due to a slump in commodities prices and energy supply deficit, which affected the manufacturing, industries and services sectors... the biggest contributors to the country's GDP.

Lib Dems privately recognise the deeply illiberal record of the last three years of the coalition, but insist that they were wiser to spend political capital on measures with potentially big public support, like free school meals, rather than matters like legal aid or judicial review, which are completely alien to most people.

Ten years after the foreclosure crisis began, the pain grinds on locally in low - income areas and communities of color, while big financial institutions are riding high with billions of dollars in profits amid record stock - market peaks.

The year also saw the biggest year - over-year increase on record at Mauna Loa, 3.1 ppm.