The skies may have been cloudy, but spirits were high, fueled
by expectations for a resurgence in U.S. M&A deals, continued growth in healthcare venture fundraising, and the promise of big data and other technologies.
The ABARES forecast is underpinned
by expectations for a record crop in Western Australia, where farmers are expected to produce a whopping 17.1 million tonnes and South Australia, which is tipped to produce 8 million tonnes, up from 7.2 million tonnes last year.
Your decision about the type of 403 (b) plan to choose will be driven in large part
by your expectations for your future income.
The excitement was fueled partly
by expectations for faster earnings growth due to a rebounding economy.
After all, the name «Lifetime» for our maintenance extruded diet was inspired
by our expectations for you and your bird!
Not exact matches
«Rising inflation
expectations, an overall bullish commodity trend (late - cycle preference
for commodities), geopolitical and financial risks are being offset
by a rising dollar and rising real - rates,» Saxo Bank analysts said in a note.
U.S. commercial crude inventories dropped
by 1.1 million barrels a day in the week through Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, compared with analyst
expectations for a decrease of 1.6 million barrels.
And the U.S. Labor Department said that claims
for jobless benefits declined last week
by 2,000 to 326,000, which was in line with
expectations.
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By telling someone they are «better» or «the best,» you are placing an unconscious, implicit limit on your
expectation for what they can achieve.
French food group Danone kept its guidance
for a further rise in profits and sales this year after first quarter underlying sales growth beat market
expectations, led
by strong demand
for baby formula products in China.
Pfizer posted second quarter 2017 financials that missed analyst
expectations on revenue, a decline driven
by falling demand
for its blockbuster pneumonia vaccine Prevnar.
And that will require investors to adjust their strategy and their
expectations henceforward —
by paying more
for equities, taking on more risk with fixed income and socking away more than they used to.
Finish off the year
by planning ahead to making clearer goals and setting more consistent
expectations for your team members through the lost art of one - on - one conversations.
Although data compiled
by the British company best known
for transporting banknotes in armoured vans shows people are increasingly paying
for anything from their daily coffee to online bargains with cards and mobiles, Chief Executive Ashley Almanza said G4S is defying its own
expectations.
There's also a higher
expectation on the client's end
for tangible outcomes and an actionable [step]
by step process.»
Nike (NKE) had another strong quarter — highlighted
by strong demand
for athletic apparel and growth in the company's e-commerce business — and the footwear giant is expected to report profit and sales that outpace Wall Street's
expectations.
In part, those
expectations were stoked
by photos of Western influences seeping into the regime: Jong - un has done photo ops at water parks and taken roller - coaster rides with foreign diplomats, Disney characters have performed
for the new leader on state TV, and Jong - un's wife has sported a Dior handbag, to name a few examples.
The bad habit: You downgrade the audience's
expectations by offering an excuse in advance
for your poor performance.
Indeed, this trend was backed up
by data showing China «s imports rose
for the first time in nearly two years in August as firms restocked and wholesale inflation
expectations rose.
We also provide clean, comfortable planes
for our passengers, but we try to surpass travellers»
expectations by offering better entertainment, good food and more comfortable seats.
For example, if a creative CEO is fine with employees» working from home or wants everyone to be in the office
by a certain time each day, the
expectation must be set and the rule adhered to.
«Our second quarter performance exceeded our
expectations, driven
by a return to growth
for Coach, sales gains at Stuart Weitzman and the contribution of Kate Spade as we continued to make progress on the brand's integration,» CEO Victor Luis said in a statement.
Just as our
expectation is
for our franchise owners to treat customers as individuals and help them solve a lawn problem, we impose a similar
expectation on ourselves — help our owners grow
by treating them as family.
UBS beat market
expectations with a 19 percent jump in net profit
for its first quarter, boosted
by strong equity trading activity.
They've built in a $ 3 - billion reserve, lowered their revenue
expectations by about $ 3 billion and then there's room on the upside which is good
for business because it means there is a serious plan to get back to balance.
BUDAPEST, May 3 - The crown eased versus the euro on Thursday as
expectations for hawkish comments from the Czech central bank were outweighed
by indications from the U.S. Investors in Central Europe have been closely watching the euro / dollar cross in the past weeks, which hovered around the 1.2 line on Thursday.
Del Rio also said Norwegian's outlook was impacted
by «adjustment to earlier pricing
expectations for Miami - based Caribbean itineraries,» attempts to minimize discounting and a weaker British pound, following the U.K. vote to leave the European Union.
Indeed, retail spending has been disappointing despite
expectations for a rejuvenated U.S. economy boosted
by the decline in oil prices.
EPS numbers usually are the first thing investors and the media look
for in a business's results — and whether the number beat
expectations set
by industry and sell - side research analysts at financial firms.
These desires, and the growing
expectation that this is «business as usual,» are a nightmare
for companies looking to grow
by delivering basically the same set of services
for millions of satisfied shoppers.
Gasoline stocks fell
by 6.3 million barrels, compared with analysts»
expectations in a Reuters poll
for a 1.2 million - barrel drop.
The people who are going to be crushed
by the changes are those in long - term relationships who have been out of the workforce
for 20 years or more and have the
expectation that they will be taken care of
by their spouse in the case of a divorce, Slowiaczek said.
When you're talking
expectations, it's especially important to make sure everyone's on the same page, so ask
for confirmation
by way of a follow - up question.
The people who are going to be crushed
by the changes are those in long - term relationships who have been out of the workforce
for 20 years or more and have the
expectation that they will be taken care of
by their spouse in the case of a divorce,
Expectations had run high
for Twitter since the messaging service, which
for years had fought to revive growth in users, surprised Wall Street in the second quarter
by signing up 24 percent more people globally.
This shift towards inclusivity is good news
for any parent that wants to raise their children as strong, unique individuals — even in the era of online body - shaming and unrealistic
expectations promoted
by social media.
By asking customers,
for instance, 1) how satisfied they were with an experience, 2) to what degree did their experience exceed or fall short of their
expectations; and 3) how that experience compares with their ideal, the results create a weighted three - dimensional picture, VanAmburg says.
Take control of your logistics program
by creating a stable, predictable process
for inbound shipping that will reduce redundant or overlapping activities and set
expectations for your suppliers, says Melrose.
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality
for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused
by the proposed tariffs
by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand
for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand
for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or
expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed
by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods
for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance
for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K
for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
«We believe
expectations around the M&A cycle have become overly pessimistic and we reiterate our call
for a flatter and longer M&A cycle than those seen in the past with the next leg driven
by a pick - up in European and sponsor M&A as US growth slows,» Serrao writes.
* Trump said on Tuesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had been «very honorable» and discussions on a planned summit were going well, but tempered
expectations for any quick denuclearization deal
by saying «it may be we're all wasting a lot of time.»
There's a chance your high offer will be accepted, which is great news
for you, but temper your
expectations by preparing
for a rejection.
«Novartis» earnings momentum has been negative since the second quarter of 2015, triggered
by deteriorating Alcon prospects, compounded
by eroding
expectations for blockbuster candidate Entresto, in view of its disappointing U.S. uptake,» wrote UBS's Alexandra Hauber in a note.
When the
expectation from the top down is that people's personal or family lives have to be sacrificed
for the job as evidenced
by 50 - hour - plus workweeks, little or no vacation time, and 24/7 availability
for work communication, you've reached the height of a toxic workplace.
To guarantee that your website runs according to the most basic of
expectations and is optimized
for indexing
by search engines, make sure your webmaster is up to speed on the latest standards and recommendations from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
Tesla shares soared Wednesday after the company posted its second profitable quarter ever and beat analyst
expectations for the third quarter
by a wide margin.
Apollo said it will pay $ 17.12 per share in cash
for ClubCorp, a 30.7 percent premium over its closing price on Friday, but less than the 12 - month high of $ 17.50 the shares reached in February, on investor
expectations that a sale process first reported
by Reuters in January would be successful.
May 1 - Juniper Networks Inc on Tuesday topped Wall Street estimates
for first - quarter results and the network gear maker forecast current - quarter revenue above
expectations on higher demand
for equipment used
by its data center customers.
According to the study Freelancing in America: 2016 conducted
by UpWork and Freelancers Union, 35 % of the workforce is already freelancing with an
expectation for continued growth.
Find people you admire and use their lives as templates to discover better ways of approaching your own and as markers
by which to begin to raise your
expectations for yourself.