We all need to be watching where out money goes in slower
economic times as well as when the economy is healthy.
Office supplies get purchased during bad
economic times as well, and the current price already discounts a lot of pain.
Times Internet Ltd (TIL) is the digital business arm of media conglomerate Bennett, Coleman and Company Ltd (BCCL) that runs several market - leading newspapers such as The Times of India and
The Economic Times as well as TV news channels.
«Cash4Gold has used these bad
economic times as a golden opportunity to fleece hard - working people,» claimed former congressman Anthony Weiner in 2010.
In as uncertain
an economic time as we currently find ourselves, perhaps the image of ultra wealthy individuals spending so much money on themselves sat poorly with voters.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the
timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global
economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals
as a result of global
economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of
economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such
as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such
as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such
as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such
as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers,
as well
as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco
as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Joe Seiner, a professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, recently told me he believes certifying Uber drivers
as a class ignores the different «
economic realities» that affect drivers who approach Uber
as a full -
time job or career and those who use it for occasional income supplementation.
As economic growth drives building activity, individuals who can keep projects on
time and track will be in demand
And while the spread has widened in the late stages of
economic expansion, Bernstein notes that this is the first
time the gap has grown because of an acceleration in operating earnings
as opposed to a fall in reported profit (see the third chart).
The rupee joins the rupiah (which had fallen more than 13 % against the U.S. dollar
as of August), and Brazil's real in a spate of tough
economic times for developing nations, particularly those with large current account deficits.
One of the reasons these extremely good
times can't last is that most households simply aren't being paid enough to go on driving
economic growth
as they have in recent years.
Nadal could be seen this fall on CNBC, BNN and Business Insider, offering confident reassurances on the state of the ad business and boasting that while the Big Four chose to batten down the
economic hatches over the past couple of years, MDC saw it
as a key
time for bold investment.
I felt this myself
as we went from a few founders huddled into a tiny room to the front page of the Financial
Times, an influx of VC interest, magazine covers, invitations to high - profile events and the pressures of trying to live up to this perception and the
economic opportunities everybody expected.
At a
time when the U.K. is negotiating its future trade relationship with the European Union (EU)
as it prepares to leave the 28 - country
economic and political bloc, focus is being placed on whether the U.K. could stay in some sort of customs union.
A global
economic slowdown hasn't had much impact on this resilient market
as people continue to turn to alcohol in good
times and bad.
Gold is often seen
as a store of value during
times of geopolitical and
economic uncertainty.
Central banks in developed markets have been pulled into the political hot zone for the first
time in decades,
as politicians now scapegoat banks for domestic
economic problems.
«
As the
economic tides change, the Bay Area, with its entrenched tech workforce, is the perfect place to take the pulse of worker expectations and how they are shifting over
time,» Woo CEO Liran Kotzer told the Business
Times.
Cooper cautions not to make any promises in this section, such
as promising to pay employees the top dollar in your field, which might be hard to sustain if the company falls on
economic hard
times.
On top of all that, the November election is just a few short weeks after the September meeting, which makes this an awkward
time for the Fed to move,
as it may create
economic volatility that could affect the outcome.
Western Australian Governor Kerry Sanderson has appointed professor Stephen King
as alternate chairman of the governing body of the
Economic Regulation Authority on a part -
time basis.
Actual results and the
timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward - looking statements due to these risks and uncertainties
as well
as other factors, which include, without limitation: the uncertain
timing of, and risks relating to, the executive search process; risks related to the potential failure of eptinezumab to demonstrate safety and efficacy in clinical testing; Alder's ability to conduct clinical trials and studies of eptinezumab sufficient to achieve a positive completion; the availability of data at the expected
times; the clinical, therapeutic and commercial value of eptinezumab; risks and uncertainties related to regulatory application, review and approval processes and Alder's compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; risks and uncertainties relating to the manufacture of eptinezumab; Alder's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights, and operate without infringing on the intellectual property rights of others; the uncertain
timing and level of expenses associated with Alder's development and commercialization activities; the sufficiency of Alder's capital and other resources; market competition; changes in
economic and business conditions; and other factors discussed under the caption «Risk Factors» in Alder's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 26, 2018, and is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of
economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or
timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future
timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the
timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any
time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to
as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
There are many ironies: Germany, which so frightened Europe for nearly a century,
as it had in late Roman
times, is now being beseeched virtually to take
economic suzerainty over chunks of the continent where the physical German occupiers in bygone days were violently unwelcome.
This extends to race
as well; a study by the National Bureau of
Economic Research revealed that candidates with African American names have a tougher
time finding a job.
In
time, he thinks Haiti will attract more private investors,
as well
as partnerships with nonprofits that recognize the importance of
economic initiatives.
This is where the simulation turned to real -
time; the audience watched
as the mock Treasury secretary, Fed chairman, chief of staff, chairman of the Council of
Economic Advisers decided the fate of New Jefferson and analyzed the systemic risk.
«Tightening up receivables in
times of
economic trouble is the key to overcoming the financial problem
as is a healthy working relationship with lenders.»
Levchin and Huang are betting that most couples will conceive naturally within the 10 - month
time frame, and their
economic contributions will count
as tax - deductible donations to the pool.
«How wonderful would it be if solidarity, this beautiful and, at
times, inconvenient word, were not simply reduced to social work, and became, instead, the default attitude in political,
economic and scientific choices,
as well
as in the relationships among individuals, peoples and countries.
However arguments around the «burning question of our
time»
as Munk Debate moderator Rudyard Griffiths expressed it, was a chance to view champions on both sides of the
economic trenches go at it hand to hand.
NEW YORK, Jan 3 (Reuters)- The S&P 500 index rose above 2,700 for the first
time on Wednesday and other major indexes hit record highs
as technology stocks climbed amid indications of robust
economic growth in the United States and overseas.
The New York
Times spoke to a number of experts on the topic, who cited social changes — such
as higher divorce rates — and the
economic downturn
as possible reasons for the increase in suicide rates overall.
China's banks extended a record 2.9 trillion yuan ($ 458.3 billion) in new yuan loans in January, blowing past expectations and nearly five
times the previous month
as policymakers aim to sustain solid
economic growth while reining in debt risks.
Snap's IPO Thursday was «tremendous» but the country needs five
times as many start - ups going public to meet
economic growth targets, said John Chambers, executive chairman and former CEO of Cisco.
But German deputy foreign minister Michael Link hinted Paris could be fighting a losing battle this
time, saying Berlin would continue to press for deeper overall cuts
as part of a «modern budget» that prioritises
economic growth and competitiveness.
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.
This means that with the purchase of stock must come the same
economic rights, such
as receiving dividends or compensation in the event of liquidation at the same
time and in the same amount per share
as all other shareholders.
As the New York
Times pointed out on Tuesday, there have been seven events since the
economic crisis of 2009 where the S&P 500 has fallen five percent in the course of a week.
Four years on, the F1 boss appears to be frustrated again
as he tries to keep one of the most glamorous races on the calendar after the contract expires in 2017, at a
time when the city - state is weighing whether the event makes
economic sense anymore.
In
times of global
economic instability, precious metals and cryptocurrencies such
as Bitcoin become more attractive
as expressions of value that aren't subject to government manipulation.
In my
time as Finance Minister, I am proud of the work I have done to help manage the deepest
economic challenge to face Canada since the depression of the 1930s and ensure Canada emerged stronger and
as a recognized
economic leader on the international stage.
That this incident has occurred just
as the leaders of the two largest
economic forces in the world are meeting in Mar - a-Lago is an incredible coincidence of
timing.
A recent article in The New York
Times joined the naysayers by featuring a group of economists dismissing the big data wave
as no match for the Internet or gasoline engine in terms of innovations that have defined
economic revolutions.
As the
economic climate continues to fluctuate and interest rates hover at record low levels, it may be a good
time for small business owners to consider refinancing.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose to an all -
time high on Thursday
as investors bet
economic growth would pick up steam.
«
As a result, the government sector will detract from
economic growth for the first
time since the late 1990s.»
President - elect Donald Trump is expected to name former Goldman Sachs partner and Hollywood financier Steven Mnuchin
as his nominee for Treasury secretary, a source said on Tuesday, putting a Wall Street veteran in the top U.S.
economic Cabinet post for the first
time in eight years.
At the same
time, First Nations across the province were gaining unprecedented
economic clout
as the B.C. government began sharing resource revenues.
«It will be difficult for Dollar General to maintain current levels of productivity and profitability
as some consumers will probably return to other retail channels once
economic conditions improve,» wrote Zoe Tan, an analyst with Morningstar, at the
time of the announcement.