Sentences with phrase «confidence in business growth»

The move indicates the company's commitment to add value to shareholders, reflecting its confidence in business growth.

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There is reason to doubt that lower interest rates will close the confidence gap needed for Canadian companies to invest in growth, however, as Canadian Business columnist Kevin Carmichael wrote this morning:

It wasn't immediately clear how much of the change reflected confidence that the tax - cut legislation moving through Congress will boost growth, or other factors such as pickups in business spending and global growth.

The four out of five small business owners who aren't seeking money to grow right now may not have enough confidence in the future, enough clarity on which direction to take their businesses, or enough demand building to convince them there is growth to be had.

«The rise in domestic business - travel spending is a positive sign of increasing business confidence and bodes well for future employment growth,» says Michael W. McCormick, executive director and chief operating officer of GBTA.

On the heels of an earnings report that was right in line with expectations, Disney's CEO Bob Iger says he has «great confidence in Disney's availability to sustain growth» from its biggest business, the media networks.

The deals have been spurred by quickening global growth and robust business confidence, as well as tax cuts passed in the US last year that have added to the firepower for marquee acquisitions.»

Franchise businesses are now poised to accelerate growth plans, but industry leaders say the lack of confidence in our leaders in Washington to address the fundamental challenges facing our economy is keeping them and prospective investors on the sidelines.»

The Nikkei Flash Japan Manufacturing PMI for April revealed stronger growth in output, new orders, and employment, along with improved business confidence.

Economic growth has been falling since 2010 and the economy has been operating below its potential since then; employment growth, particularly full time employment growth has struggled; in 2014 only 121,000 jobs were created; employment growth has not kept up with population growth; labor force participation has declined to its lowest level since 2000; long - term unemployment has increased; the unemployment rate remains stuck at just under 7 per cent, and youth unemployment is at 14 per cent; business investment has stagnated; and Canadians are losing confidence in their economic future.

While we believe these businesses still have potential for growth and profitability, this decision reflected our confidence in the growth potential of the NIKE Brand and the remaining brands in our portfolio, as well as our commitment to focus our resources on the greatest opportunities for creating shareholder value.

This is not surprising given the relatively healthy profit situation, the high level of business confidence and the expected growth in spending.

On the upside, however, it is possible that as momentum builds consumer and business confidence will see a synchronized upturn — not just in Canada, but in the United States — adding more momentum to growth.

Because of the important roles business and consumer confidence play in fostering economic growth, central bank officials often find themselves taking too - rosy a view of the economic figures.

HOUSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Although small business owners are slowly proceeding with growth plans in 2011, 40 percent are now delaying their expectations of an economic rebound to the first quarter of 2012 or later, according to the most recent Business Confidence Survey released today by Insperity, Inc. (NYSE: NSP), a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions to America's best busBUSINESS WIRE)-- Although small business owners are slowly proceeding with growth plans in 2011, 40 percent are now delaying their expectations of an economic rebound to the first quarter of 2012 or later, according to the most recent Business Confidence Survey released today by Insperity, Inc. (NYSE: NSP), a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions to America's best busbusiness owners are slowly proceeding with growth plans in 2011, 40 percent are now delaying their expectations of an economic rebound to the first quarter of 2012 or later, according to the most recent Business Confidence Survey released today by Insperity, Inc. (NYSE: NSP), a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions to America's best busBusiness Confidence Survey released today by Insperity, Inc. (NYSE: NSP), a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions to America's best busbusiness performance solutions to America's best businesses.

The strength of our brand, an unparalleled connection with our consumers and the continuation of investments in our fastest growing businesses — footwear, international and direct - to - consumer — give us great confidence in our ability to navigate the current retail environment, execute against our long - term growth strategy and create value to our shareholders.

Although there has been a noticeable lift in business confidence over the past six months or so, manufacturing production has shown no growth over the past year.

Reflecting this, and the continued growth in domestic demand, business confidence has recovered in recent months, with expectations about future business conditions being particularly strong.

Since Zuma took office in 2009, economic growth in South African has averaged just 1.6 % a year, in part due to a series of policy mistakes and inappropriate appointments that hurt business confidence.

Even though confidence among US businesses and consumers has been lifted by the advent of a new administration, the question of whether this buoyant mood could translate into a significant pickup in US economic growth remains unanswered, in our view.

Even though confidence among US businesses and consumers has been lifted by the advent of a new administration, the question of whether this buoyant mood is likely to translate into a significant pickup in US economic growth remains unanswered, in our view.

Notwithstanding the broad pattern of slowing GDP growth in 2004, business and consumer confidence remained very strong during the year.

It is possible that, given the publicity surrounding developments in Asia and their adverse effect on confidence, businesses may be somewhat more cautious in their hiring plans than would normally be expected following a strong period of economic growth.

According to a range of surveys, business confidence has now risen to levels consistent with well - above - average growth of the economy, with profits, sales and employment all reported to have increased strongly in the past few months.

«Global general insurer QBE disappointed again with another earnings downgrade, just when confidence was rebuilding in management's ability to return the previous market darling into the status of a well - run business, delivering consistent and good - quality earnings growth,» Morningstar analyst David Ellis said.

Government borrowing is up, the fiscal targets set by the chancellor only in June are going to be missed, growth is flat lining, unemployment is ballooning and there is a crisis of confidence in business and consumer spending.

Their importance, he says, lies in the very act of government and business discussing these challenges and considering how to meet them: developing a «dual approach over a significant — five, six, seven - year — timescale both encourages confidence that we are all facing in the same direction, and gives us time to develop and implement a real strategy [for growth].»

Africa's two biggest economies likely emerged from recession in the second quarter but strong growth won't show up until business confidence is restored, a Reuters poll suggested on Friday.

In addition we have rising interest rates, crowding out of the private sector, reduced business confidence, and declining economic growth.

«By cutting taxes for manufacturers and businesses, capping the growth of property taxes, controlling state spending and investing in high - tech industries, Governor Cuomo has helped to restore the confidence businesses have to invest and create jobs in New York.

Sustainable government budgets engender confidence in businesses and individuals, because they sense stability, and stability encourages growth.

When a company has a consistent track record of raising its quarterly payouts even under circumstances in which its industry is facing challenges, investors can take confidence that the company knows how to navigate the cyclical nature of its business and still foster long - term growth.

«We are very excited to be working together with Marriott International, an experienced global operator to support our growth strategy and our confidence in both Tourism and MICE business sectors of Thailand,» said Wallapa Traisorat, president of TCC Hotels Group.

Asia and litigation tipped as growth targets in Legal Week business confidence survey.

A double - dip recession in the UK has put only a minor dent in business confidence at major law firms, with four out of five partners predicting income growth over the next 12 months.

Despite a strong year - end performance by the stock market and a post-election jump in confidence among consumers and businesses, limited information on the new Administration's potential economic policies led to a conservative 2017 growth projection of 2.0 %, according to the Fannie Mae Economic & Strategic Research (ESR) Group's January 2017 Economic and Housing Outlook.

This is because all three have lost confidence in their core businesses as instruments for future growth.

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«While we are encouraged that confidence is rising across investors, consumers, businesses, economists, and home builders, much of it appears to be in anticipation that the forthcoming Administration and the new Congress will enact fiscal policies and deregulation that will help spur growth.

«Management's unwavering confidence in the long - term value of RCS Capital's platform, its people, its customers and the strong growth prospects of the business have never been in question,» said Andrew Backman, managing director of investor relations and public relations at RCS.

Modest job growth, rising business confidence and higher levels of consumer spending have resulted in a marked increased in commercial real estate activity.

Governmental fiscal drag has turned into fiscal stimulus, lower energy costs support consumer spending and business investment, further easing of credit conditions for business and real estate lending support commerce and development, and more upbeat consumer and business confidence, all of which portend faster economic growth in 2015.