«I think at the end of the day that virtually all of the «trade war» effects will be negotiated away and the true economic
impact on industries as well as specific companies will be very small, so I haven't factored the impact of any trade war considerations into my portfolio,» she said.
Solar PV is now expected to be restricted only to wealthier households and could have a «fatal»
impact on the industry as a result.
This has extraordinary
impact on the industry as well as the consumer, and the next evolution of the book - gifting experience.»
But for now, it's a small, nascent market that has a long way to go before it has a major
impact on the industry as a whole.
Even if all of these companies failed, it would have had little
impact on the industry as a whole, much less the financial sector of the US.
Speakers will address issues and opportunities in the aquatic, avian, reptile and small mammal sectors, and their broader
impact on the industry as a whole.
Various altcoins are making
their impact on the industry as well.
The iPhone X isn't perfect but, just as the original iPhone rebooted the smartphone world, this tenth anniversary milestone will have a disproportionate
impact on the industry as we know it.
Secondary social and economic factors are likely to have significant
impact on the industry as well.
Not exact matches
The tech
industry will zero in
on a variety of topics involving A.I., including which fields will be the next to feel its
impact as well
as the thorny privacy issues that are sure to arise.
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.
So,
as the supply gap begins to
impact other
industries, how can the construction
industry move forward in order to prevent negative effects
on the overall economy?
His motivation reportedly stems from a perception of the valley's intolerance for right - leaning politics
as well
as concerns around the financial
impacts of regulatory scrutiny
on the tech
industry.
Support for Clinton wasn't strong
as residents — many who are blue - collar workers in the petrochemical
industry — were concerned whether her environmental and energy proposals would ultimately have a negative
impact on their jobs, said Brandon Rottinghaus, a political science professor at the University of Houston.
Increases in emissions from air and sea transport will more than offset the savings from passenger cars unless new technologies can somehow make the same kind of
impact on them
as Elon Musk et al. have had
on the car
industry.
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.
Disruptions in Venezuela's oil
industry can have outsize
impact on the country,
as oil brings in about 95 % of its export revenue, which has been used to purchase imports like food and medicine
as domestic production dries up.
This may seem contradictory,
as the U.S. biopharmaceutical
industry is the world's leader in drug research and has a total economic
impact of $ 790 billion a year
on the U.S. economy.
He thinks the spread and improvement of AI for due diligence will have a dramatic
impact not only
on the investment
industry but also just
as importantly
on business operations.
Total
industry jobs cuts, it says, «could run into the thousands
as firms assess the
impact on their bottom lines of sweeping regulatory reform and a balky economic recovery.»
Of course, like all economic
impact studies (they're a dime a dozen, cranked out regularly
on behalf of companies and
industries trying to puff up their importance) the Facebook report is so chock full of assumptions and «multiplier» effects
as to be completely useless — except, that is, for the respective company's marketing department.
As the impacts of policy changes become clearer, the policies are applied more widely across the country and across industries, amended on the back of experience and refined as they go alon
As the
impacts of policy changes become clearer, the policies are applied more widely across the country and across
industries, amended
on the back of experience and refined
as they go alon
as they go along.
In this half hour exec roundtable, you'll: * Learn best tactics — such
as A / B split tests, website heat mapping, mobile, and performance tracking * Get a walk through the best and worst tools
on the market today based
on Stewart Roger's own VB Insight Conversion Optimization report * Understand the
impact CRO can have
on your brand Speakers: * Stewart Rogers, Director of Marketing Technology, VentureBeat * Ed Fu, CMO, ZipRecruiter * Wendy Schuchart, Moderator, VentureBeat To learn more about the conversion optimization report, visit Insight.VentureBeat.com and get the latest research
on the marketing technology
industry.
Achievement of these goals was considered by the HRC
as very challenging, even aggressive, given the expected modest economic growth for 2007 for the financial services
industry, the
impact and duration of the
on - going flat / inverted yield curve (meaning short - term interest rates that are virtually equal to or exceed long - term interest rates, thus lowering profit margins for financial services companies that borrow cash at short - term rates and lend at long - term rates), potentially higher credit losses, fewer available high - quality, high - yielding loans and investment opportunities, and a consumer shift from non-interest to interest - bearing deposits.
Just
as the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival geared up for another successful run last Tuesday, Gov. Matt Bevin helped kick off events by praising the $ 8.5 billion
industry for its incredible
impact on the state's economy and boost in tourism.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the
impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such
as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable
industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger
as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects
on the businesses
as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger;
as well
as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports
on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available
on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com
as well
as on Express Scripts» most recent report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports
on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available
on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
Mr. Trump and other politicians have long criticized Chinese trade practices and their
impact on traditional, heavy
industries in the United States, such
as steel.
«
As major users of steel and aluminum, we have been proactive in explaining to the administration that the HVACR and water heating industry would be negatively impacted by an increase in tariffs, as would the consumers that rely on the products we manufacture,» said Yure
As major users of steel and aluminum, we have been proactive in explaining to the administration that the HVACR and water heating
industry would be negatively
impacted by an increase in tariffs,
as would the consumers that rely on the products we manufacture,» said Yure
as would the consumers that rely
on the products we manufacture,» said Yurek.
To Rhoades, the DOL rules will have a «transformational»
impact on the advising
industry as it hastens the movement from commission to fee compensation.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the
impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees
on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's
industry; BlackBerry's reliance
on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the
impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance
on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance
on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance
on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded
on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks
as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving
industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications
industry.
By: Simone Liedtke 3rd May 2018 The benefits of Sibanye - Stillwater's commodity and geographical diversification during the last two years are clearly evident
as the South African mining
industry is negatively
impacted on by a strong rand, the multicommodity miner said
on Thursday.
Africa Rising She notes that Africa is currently a smaller player in the iron - ore
industry, but with opportunities, such
as Rio Tinto's Simandou iron - ore project, in Guinea, the Faleme iron - ore mine owned by the government of Senegal, and JSE - listed company Tawana Resources» Mofe Creek iron - ore project, in Liberia, the continent's drive to create an
impact on the iron - ore
industry will be realised in the future.
By: Dylan Slater 23rd February 2018 Of all the trends
impacting on the mining
industry, none will be
as critical
as digitalisation, says power management and automation systems Schneider Electric South Africa mining, minerals and metals (MMM) Africa business VP Wilhelm Swart.
How to Use Sector Information Just
as all stocks tend to move based
on the underlying factors that drive the overall market, stocks in a similar
industry tend to move based
on underlying factors that
impact the
industry.
In its seventh edition, this state of the market report presents investors» perspectives
on key issues important to the
impact investing
industry,
as well
as analysis of their investment activity, asset allocations by geography, sector, and investment instrument,
impact measurement practice, and performance.
As a result of this focus, and given the clear
impact the operations of the banking sector have
on the country's economy and individual consumers, calls from all stakeholders for a significant cultural and behavioural change in the
industry are growing.
This new threat comes
as IHS Markit has released a new analysis of the
impacts on the solar
industry from the recently imposed tariffs
on steel and aluminum, finding a 1 — 1 / 12 cent per watt increase in the price of fixed - tilt systems and a 1 1/2 — 2 1/2 cent increase for trackers.
As the general public, entrepreneurs, regulators, small businesses, educators, students and
industry groups become more aware of the facts about crowdfunding and the
impact that it can have at the grassroots level for every small business
on every street corner to the highest levels of government and regulation, a groundswell of interest has emerged sparking dialogue and events bringing crowdfunding education, awareness and issues into the spotlight.
As the World Commission
on Environment and Development noted in its report Our Common Future, decentralization of
industry reduces levels of pollution and other negative
impacts on the local environment.
«Research has shown that life - affirming laws do have an
impact on lowering the number of abortions, and with all the life - affirming laws passed since 2010, we have a reason to celebrate the number of lives saved and women protected
as legislators worked to defend them from a predatory and rarely accountable abortion
industry,» AUL Acting President Clark Forsythe said in a written statement.
She has helped AFSA establish its voice and authority
on a range of issues and secured frequent meetings with a number of politicians to lobby for significant reform,
as well
as leading the process for submissions to government inquiries, including the Productivity Commission's inquiry into the
impact of regulation
on agriculture, and the Victorian Government's Animal
Industries Advisory Committee, which released its report in 2016 that includes recommendations for more scale - appropriate application of the planning scheme around extensive and intensive animal husbandry.
The drought has had a detrimental
impact on the farming
industry as water use limits have restricted irrigation for farming operations like Harris Ranch, Farrington says.
These role models will share stories from their personal and professional journeys to leadership, provide insights
on future trends
impacting the food
industry,
as well
as talk about skill sets necessary for current and future generations of female executives to advance to boardrooms and the C - suites.
This highly - anticipated panel discussion, which is titled «Women of
Impact — Driving the Food
Industry,» will take place
on Tuesday, March 15,
as part of WFF's Annual Leadership Development Conference in Dallas, TX, taking place from March 13 - 16.
In implementing these innovative growing techniques, Auvil Fruit Co. is following the example of its founder, who had an enormous
impact on the agriculture
industry as well
as the community.
Although Kaplan says the recent stretch of drought and bad weather will have a noticeable
impact on the produce
industry as a whole over the next year, Professional Produce stands prepared to increase its presence in the marketplace.
«Jarrod's wealth of experience and
industry knowledge will have an immediate
impact on our growth
as we continue to expand the brand throughout the Southeast, Northeast and Midwest,» said Vice President of Franchise Development Christina Chambers.
He continued his call for increased collaboration across the dairy
industry,
as well
as in the broader food and beverage sector, to emphasize the significant
impact that dairy and the food
industry have
on the U.S. economy.
The growth of the French packaging
industry will be heavily influenced by changing demographics and social factors such
as a high employment rate and a large aging population, which have a clear
impact on consumer spending power and purchasing habits...
This report: presents an overview of the market trends for coffee certified
as «sustainable» over most of the past decade; highlights the importance of certification in traditional and emerging markets; outlines the main sustainability certification and verification schemes such
as Fairtrade, FLO, Organic, Utz Certified, Rainforest Alliance and 4C, and provides volumes of traded coffee for each; and considers the
impact of these standards
on coffee producers and the
industry.