Investors respond to incentives in the marketplace, and
if prices become too obviously untethered from fundamentals, then that creates an incentive at the margins for more investors to turn active.
A significant amount of bonds allows you to invest in more equities
if prices become cheaper.
If price becomes steeper and reaches...
If price becomes the only arbiter there is the severe danger that competitors will race to the bottom to provide the lowest prices.
There will be winners and losers in the battle for consumers but
if price becomes everything the loss may be felt much wider.
However, a should - have is not essential and it may get nixed out of the mix
if price becomes an issue.
Not exact matches
But
if you keep your
prices reasonable and
become known for taking extra good care of the boats you transport, you may find people hiring you to take care of this for them anyway.
If the cartel system continues to break down and potash
prices sag much further, the economics of that project may
become impossible to justify.
But
if the value rises, he or she will be able to buy shares at what has
become a discounted
price.
On the other hand,
if it did someday stabilize and
become widely used, its soaring
prices would flatten out; it'll be the «boring investment» that broker Martin Garcia fears.
Liu Yonghao of the New Hope Group discusses how his company could adapt
if the
price of U.S. soybeans
becomes too high as a result of trade tariffs.
«We've operated under
price controls, we've had 52 % federal taxes applied to our earnings... we've had regulations come along,» Buffett said says, «I will predict that
if either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton
become president Berkshire will do fine.»
Nonetheless, the hedge fund community's positioning has
become exceptionally lopsided, which could herald a sharp correction in
prices if and when fund managers try to close some of their open positions.
In tandem,
if wages do not rise at the rate of house -
price growth, then buying a property
becomes more and more unaffordable.
If it keeps up and if the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal becomes a reality, WTI oil prices will head higher, upwards of $ 70 - plu
If it keeps up and
if the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal becomes a reality, WTI oil prices will head higher, upwards of $ 70 - plu
if the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal
becomes a reality, WTI oil
prices will head higher, upwards of $ 70 - plus.
It's worth noting, however, that
if the two largest exits — Snap and Delivery Hero — are stripped from the data, these percentages
become roughly the same: a 29 percent increase in share
price for the E.U., and 30 percent increase in share
price for the U.S.
DETROIT, March 2 -
If U.S. «Domestic producers of steel would make more money, while domestic consumers of steel would make less money,» said Steve DuBuc, a director at consulting firm AlixPartners» automotive and industrial practice, noting that U.S. steel makers will «have increased
pricing power» as steel imports
become more expensive.
For example,
if a new partner wants to offer new terms or
prices, disclose and negotiate with existing partners before it
becomes a crisis.
If stock
price and flat sales are any indication, Talbot's, the women's retailer, has
become a victim of the recession, a competitive marketplace, and changing workplace dress standards.
The cost of airing a TV ad has
become tremendously expensive, and the overall
price tag is enough even to make marketers with hefty budgets wonder
if that method of advertising is worthwhile.
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.
He will slash
prices and bleed money for years in groceries
if that's what it takes to fuel his strategic mission to
become a big player.»
Conversely,
if gunboat diplomacy is an option, you can use threats to
become the monopoly purchaser of a country's exports and force them to trade at an unfavourable
price.
About eight years ago, Simon
became convinced that his company would have tremendous growth potential
if it could reorient its sales of high -
priced equipment away from the semiconductor industry and toward the developing high - definition and flat - screen - display markets.
If prices continue to fall, the balance of power in the market could shift so that it
becomes a buyers» market.
«
If Bell's IPTV product
becomes a hit in Cogeco's territory, they'll need to adjust fast to improve the product and remain competitive on
pricing,» he says.
«
If the upcoming supply of units is not absorbed by demand as they are completed over the next 12 to 30 months, the supply - demand discrepancy would
become more apparent, increasing the risk of an abrupt correction in
prices and residential construction activity,» it says.
If you're a B - round investor used to paying $ 50 — 100 million pre-money and you had a few years of later - stage investors paying $ 200 million + 18 months after you invested you suddenly
become less
price sensitive.
At the point the growth began to slow, the multiple would contract, meaning that even
if its earnings do grow 600 % in the next few years,
if it
becomes subject to the law of big numbers - that ever increasing amounts eventually forge their own anchor - the result would be a market capitalization substantially similar to today, leading to no increase in the stock
price over a long period of time.
The facts are not right here, energy is cheap that means the cost of manufacturing and transporting of goods is low, food and consumers staples already more affordable, so what
if a few American oil companies going out of business.the cost of producing oil in middle east is less than $ 10 / bl and we were paying more than $ 140 / bl for it, with that huge profit margin the big oil companies and oil producing nations
became richer and the rest of us left behind, with the oil
price this low the oil giants don't want to reduce the
price at pump even a penny, because they are so greedy.worst case scenario is some CEOs bonuses might drop from $ 20 million to $ 15 millions I am sure they will survive.in terms of the stock market it always bounces back, after all it's just a casino like game.
Not everyone will benefit: now that Republicans have swept the US government for the first time since 1928, it means Obamacare is over - just a matter of time - and Affordable Care Act - vulnerable stocks such as Universal Health Services, AmSurg and Mednax will likely plunge; on the other hand pure pharma stocks like MCK and ABC will benefit as rhetoric on drug
pricing will diminish significantly, leading to more stable earnings
if / when changes in drug
pricing become more stable.
If lower oil
prices are as bad for Canada's economy as rate - cutting Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz insists, the central bank might consider assessing the risks to the economy in a world where constraining carbon emissions
becomes less of an abstract notion and more of a daily reality.
AIG is our favorite insurer for guaranteed acceptance life insurance because their
prices are competitive and they let you accelerate death benefits
if you
become ill.
It also explores some areas of controversy: for example, while supporting localism is central to green ethics, there are industries and products where thats not possible Green marketing is
becoming mainstream; Horowitz cites studies showing that 76 % of consumers would switch to green goods,
if they had parity of
price and quality.
Ironically, the trend of companies raising less capital actually enhances the importance of the initial round buy - in (both because that initial buy - in
becomes less diluted meaning the first round
price was that much more important and because even
if an angel wants to buy up more in later rounds they'll have less of a chance to do so; I also believe that along with the trend of companies raising less capital we're also seeing earlier and somewhat smaller average exits — also enhancing the value of initial round buy - ins as fewer investors are truly swinging for the proverbial fence).
But
if price appreciation
becomes harder to come by, investors need to consider the role of positive cash flow, whether through dividends, or yields.
Bitcoin's increasing
price has
become a self - fulfilling prophecy,
if not a fact (the only things that are certain are death, taxes, and crypto gains).
But
if the administration were to withdraw the U.S. from NAFTA, as President Donald Trump has hinted at numerous times,
prices on consumer goods and services could
become destabilized and begin to surge.
If you give your prospects a compelling reason to do business with you versus your competition, then
price becomes a secondary issue, and you'll be able to demand higher
prices than your competition without hurting your sales.
Under this approach, aggressive investing would be key, even
if that involved slashing
prices or spending billions on expanding capacity, in order to
become consumers» one - stop - shop.
If the weather does indeed
become unstable during the next several years, consumers could be facing a dramatic surge in food
prices (very similar to the late 1970s and early 1980s).
A large proportion of canal construction was explicitly undertaken to reduce the cost of coal in centers that promised to
become large - scale consumers
if the
price could be lowered.
If sellers
become exhausted in the coming weeks, the
price should make new highs for the year... The long - term Bitcoin chart is extremely bullish, with solid support for the current bull market in the form of extreme volume.»
It
becomes unlikely that a reader will then purchase a Nook and switch to buying e-books through Barnes & Noble, even
if that company is slashing
prices.
Green marketing is
becoming mainstream; Horowitz cites studies showing that 76 % of consumers would switch to green goods,
if they had parity of
price and quality.
Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not
become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock
price may decline significantly
if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock
price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.
From a practical standpoint, when you understand these calculations, the implications
become clear:
If a company has a lot of potential dilution on its books, and the stock
price then declines either due to a company - specific situation, a recession, or a broad stock market collapse, all of that dilution could disappear from the diluted EPS calculation.
If the gold
price genie were to get out of the bottle,
becoming international news in the process no matter how much the MSM might try to suppress it, it would spur a gold buying stampede that would cause a flood of money to pour out of bank accounts and into physical precious metals.
If the dollar decreases in
price, it
becomes more affordable to purchase oil, so that commodity's
price usually rises.
This further means that the upward
price pressure on gold could
become volcanic
if a run starts.