Sentences with phrase «higher inventory levels»

Taking into account the higher inventory levels this is a pleasant surprise.

The world's «easy oil» has been depleted, Grantham argues, and current high inventory levels will be used up sooner than the market expects — assuming reasonable global GDP growth.

Heavy promotions, high inventory levels and the ripple effects of Sports Authority's bankruptcy all weighed on the company's results.

Risks associated with the Consumer Discretionary sector include, among others, apparel price deflation due to low - cost entries, high inventory levels and pressure from e-commerce players; reduction in traditional advertising dollars; increasing household debt levels that could limit consumer appetite for discretionary purchases; declining consumer acceptance of new product introductions; and geopolitical uncertainty that could impact consumer sentiment.

High inventory levels impacted markets globally — even China — though European countries were the most affected.

High inventory levels reduce prices across the economy.

The world's «easy oil» has been depleted, Grantham argues, and current high inventory levels will be used up sooner than the market expects — assuming reasonable global GDP growth.

Continued high inventory levels are, however, expected to put downward pressure on prices during the second half of 2010.

Most kennels do not have hired help to care for the animals, even at high inventory levels.

In Calgary, resale - housing prices are up despite the highest inventory levels the city has seen in many years.

Real estate professionals and homeowners are taking a far more negative view on the direction of home prices citing current high inventory levels, continued foreclosures, the expiration of the tax credit and the general state of the economy.

Real estate professionals and homeowners continue to take a neutral to negative view on the direction of home prices citing current high inventory levels, continued foreclosures, and persistent unemployment.

Not exact matches

Yet with global growth declining, oil inventory at record levels, and momentum on the side of increasingly cost - competitive renewable energy technologies, there remains a high possibility the energy sector will face another existential crisis in the near future.

Their research also found that industries such as financial services, healthcare and manufacturing experience the highest level of attacks given that they have massive financial assets, a rich vein of personal data to be tapped, and physical inventories that hold significant value.

«Inventory data, which is at a fairly high level historically speaking, supports the view that clearly we're building too many homes, and the fact that new sales have slumped so much is I think a reflection that investors have lost interest.»

«That view is supported by the fact that inventories of nearly completed unsold condo units is actually at quite a high level, it's not low.»

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.

«While inventories remain at high levels, which is bearish, inventory levels have begun to fall year on year for the first time since 2014, indicating that supply and demand are finally beginning to come into balance,» he told CNBC via email.

Developers reacted to both slowing sales and a record high level of unsold inventory by launching just five new projects in the third quarter in the 416 area, which typically sees 15 to 20 new projects per quarter.

For instance, agriculture has produced record levels for the past few years and yet inventories are the lowest in 40 years because consumption keeps going higher and higher, faster than production does.

That can have a dramatic impact on the smartphone supply chain, as they run with higher levels of inventory.

Although U.S. crude oil inventories are at «historically high levels» for this time of year, according to the Energy Information Adminstration's Weekly Petroleum Status report, Molchanov predicts inventories will trend lower by the middle of the year as prices recover.

May 2 (Reuters)- U.S. crude oil stocks rose sharply last week, bringing overall supply to its highest level since December, and gasoline inventories also rose, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday.

More evidence of the rift between what builders are putting up and what buyers can afford: inventory is suddenly high when builders are still not even close to normal production levels.

Both U.S. crude and global benchmark Brent traded at the highest levels since 2014 as geopolitical concerns overshadowed a surprise build in U.S. crude inventories.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 20, 2016.

Sam Poser, an analyst with Susquehanna Financial Group, raised concerns Tuesday about continued high levels of inventory, which he said in a report «appear out of control» and «looks like a ticking time bomb to us.»

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; cancelation of utility - scale feed - in - tariff contracts in Japan; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.

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.

U.S. crude oil stocks rose sharply last week, bringing overall supply to its highest level since December, and gasoline inventories also rose, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday.

Of course, there are always exceptions, but on a buy - and - hold basis, they don't appear as attractive to me for the average investor that doesn't have a high level of knowledge about macroeconomics and usage trends of metals versus inventory levels, for example.

However, crude oil inventories remain high, with current storage levels near 500 million bbl, which is approximately 9 million bbl ahead of last year.

According to the National Association of Realtors ®, «Pending home sales inched higher for the second consecutive month in March, but unrelenting inventory constraints once again kept overall activity below year ago levels.»

Despite strong backlogs and favorable macro trends, the analyst says TE's growth will still decelerate in 2019 given «somewhat elevated» inventory levels in the auto supply chain and other end markets (like appliances) are near the higher - end of historical levels.

The new order index may well register similar cooler readings for a few more months as customer inventories (for the second month now) are reported to be on the «too high» side of desired levels.

Additionally, there's a high level of competition among buyers right now, due to limited inventory.

There is still a high level of demand for homes within the market, but not enough inventory to meet it.

Oil prices pushed lower for most of last week on the news that U.S. commercial crude inventories rose to the highest level for this time of the year in at least 80 years, though prices reversed sharply on Friday.

High levels of negative equity kept one out of five homeowners frozen in place and unable to sell, driving down inventories, especially among lower priced homes.

Lower inventory levels have served to push housing prices steadily higher.

While the market continues to communicate concern over rising levels of shale production, this bullish inventory data coupled with a slightly softer USD profile, it's easy to see why oil prices are finding fresh session highs going into the NY close.

Also, given low inventory levels, it seems probable that increased demand will soon have to be met by higher production.

Unsold inventories are at a high level, and industrial production declined further in the June quarter.

Inventory levels remain mixed (see table below) with some reported as a bit «too high» and others as «too low».

«We allege that the market was not told that the US distributor inventory levels of some brands were so high that Treasury Wines was at risk of having to destroy excess stock or give rebates or discounts to the distributors for excess, aged and deteriorating inventory.»

of cheese from private inventories to assist food banks and pantries across the nation, while reducing a cheese surplus that is at its highest level in 30 years.

A Politico story today confirms something we've mentioned here before more than once: this year's high level of spending by campaigns and outside groups is soaking up online ad inventory, particularly in battleground states.

With weak demand and high domestic output, inventories have been stuck at record high levels of 300 million metric tons most of this year.

By using the inventory, Haas was able to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between empathic processing, BPD traits and high levels of neuroticism and openness, as well as lower levels of agreeableness and conscientiousness.