Sentences with phrase «key economic investments»

While the business community will always be cautious when it comes to embracing large deficits, we are satisfied that many key economic investments and priorities have been included,» said Iain Black, President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

Not exact matches

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.

The key to boost growth in African countries is more private investment and responsible policy - making, a panel at the World Economic Forum heard on Wednesday.

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.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang stressed that foreign talent and investment are seen as a key tool to keep China's economic growth on track.

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.

The key to a good night's sleep is knowing that your investments will not only survive unstable markets, but will continue to grow in the long term, no matter what the economic conditions.

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The bulk of Chinese investments are directed at Western Europe, where Beijing has been making inroads in key economic sectors.

«While the recovery was gaining traction before sequestration took effect, these arbitrary and unnecessary cuts to government services will be a headwind in the months to come, and will cut key investments in the nation's future competitiveness,» Alan B. Krueger, the chairman of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, said in a statement.

A robust SAID community is a key component of the investment industry, and also for Canada's economic growth.

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Although business investment represents a relatively small share of GDP — about 12 per cent, on average — it is a key economic indicator that we track closely for three main reasons.

The speech starts by setting out three key themes of the Bank's recent communication about Australia's transition from the resources sector boom to more normal economic conditions: that the sheer scale of the boom means that this transition is challenging, and that the broader global environment compounds the challenge; that a reasonably successful transition is possible given our economy's positive fundamentals and flexibility; and that monetary policy is doing what it can to help the transition, but that the chances of success would be boosted by a lift in productivity growth and an increase in the expected risk - adjusted rate of return on investment.

Adam Parker, Morgan Stanley chief US equity strategist, discusses the 2016 outlook, given more muted forecasts for economic growth, and three key investment issues that clients are focused on.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The improving economic and political conditions, significant outside investment in infrastructure and minerals and a better internal organisational structure have meant that Africa's key markets now present one of the world's biggest opportunities for medium - and long - term growth.

It also offers evidence that economic growth with commensurate investments in evidence - based programmes that place emphasis on the most vulnerable children and households hold the key to reducing child stunting at scale.

Osinbajo said the Social Investment Programme launched in 2016 — comprising a jobs scheme for unemployed graduates, a feeding programme for public primary school pupils, a micro-credit scheme for small businesses, and a cash transfer scheme for our poorest and most vulnerable households, is a key component of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.

The Blair / Brown economic legacy was one of under - investment in key infrastructure, notably transport and energy; a continuing decline in manufacturing contributing to a structural balance of payments deficit; an accelerating regional economic divide; and a speculative property and construction boom financing public and private consumption through highly leveraged government and household debt.

Much as the NCA recognises the key role the radio stations play in the socio - economic life of the country, dissemination of information, employment and investment opportunities it creates, it is important that players within that space adhere to the regulatory requirements and conditions of their Authorisations.

The answers to this key question will shape the future structure of Britain's trade relations and investment opportunities with major economic powers such as China.

«These investments will further strengthen Long Island's key economic assets and pave the way for its future prosperity,» Governor Cuomo said.

Gillibrand said Democrats» emphasis on government investment in job training, infrastructure and tax credits is the key to national economic growth.

The proposed acquisition of the company comes after a significant state investment in the RiverBend site, where a factory for SolarCity is being built, a key project in the Buffalo Billion economic development program.

The broad - based tax reductions and reforms included in the budget — the most significant New York has seen in decades — will improve our tax climate relative to other states and promote investment and jobs in key economic sectors throughout the state.

A key difference between NPP and NDC however is that the impact of the NPP's infrastructure investment along with structural reforms and prudent economic policies of President J.A. Kufuor was felt positively in the economy with:

Education, economic empowerment and healthcare are the key pillars of our corporate social investment and we feel really honoured to be lending a hand to societal good,» she stated.

Engaging with industry remains one of the key mechanisms for transferring the benefits of public investment in research into sustainable economic development and creating competitive advantage for Ireland.

Alden, You've tapped a lot of key issues here — the lack of economic incentive on the company's side to invest in plus sized design, the lack of economic ability for many plus sized women to spend more on ethical clothing due to the correlation between poverty and obesity, and the societal stigma that plus sized status is «supposed» to be temporary, and not worth the investment.

Margin Call, which is written and directed by JC Chandor, is a top notch economic thriller that revolves around the key people at an investment bank during the 24 - hour period before the recent financial crisis.

From the beginning, he made clear that investment in education was key to our future economic prosperity.

The key point is that the people of this state understand the value of investment (tax effort) in education in order to attain economic and social benefits in the future.

The key is to have an investment plan that won't make you wonder so much when the economic climate and markets are shifting.

To me a key part of the investment process for a generalist investor has to be a way to efficiently screen stocks to generate investment ideas and also measure historical returns and fundametals for various industry groups under various economic conditions.

Our firm - wide outlook is derived through the continual reevaluation of market and economic conditions by Prime's key investment professionals.

Let's start with a positive spin: Handled responsibly, debt can be the impetus toward great investments in homes and education, serving as a key economic engine.

Yet, five of the 10 key economic sector investments (i.e., industrials, utilities, energy, materials and transports) have been languishing below respective 200 - day trendlines; SPDR Select Energy (XLE) just hit a new 52 - week low.

Spread your money out across most, if not all, of the five main economic sectors (Resources & Commodities, Finance, Manufacturing & Industry, Utilities and Consumer): That way, you automatically diversify, and diversification is a key component of secure investments.

I think the key learnings from the economic tumble are that: 1) we all need a diversified portfolio (and the closer we are to needing the money, the safer investment vehicle you need it to be invested in) and 2) we shouldn't build our financial futures on expectations (like borrowing way too much for a house because we «know» it's going to go up in value.)

The Initiative was based on a central idea: «that economic growth is key to environmental progress, because it is growth that provides the resources for investment in clean technologies.»

With those remarks at the heart of his State of the Union address - and a 2012 Budget proposal to back them up - President Obama drew a line in the sand and articulated a vision of American economic renewal fueled by key investments in the kind of public - private partnership that brought us the railroads and jet aviation, microchips and the Internet, countless biomedical breakthroughs and a portfolio of clean energy alternatives.

Key responsibilities of an Investment Associate are applying financial modeling analysis models, forecasting investment outcomes, assessing economic data, using statistical tools, and developing the company's risInvestment Associate are applying financial modeling analysis models, forecasting investment outcomes, assessing economic data, using statistical tools, and developing the company's risinvestment outcomes, assessing economic data, using statistical tools, and developing the company's risk profile.

Orlando Economic Development Commission, Orlando • FL 2010 Global Business Development Performed key research of foreign markets to discover export opportunities for local business and completed research that supported in and outbound trade and investment initiatives.

Tables 3 and 4 summarize key findings on the economic case for investment in workplace mental health promotion from empirical and modelling - based studies.

Aspects like safety, ownership rights, economic growth, low income tax rates, ease of investment, and wealth migration are mentioned as key factors that encourage growth in a country.

«And while we await further detail, the commitment to drive both urban and township development and stimulate faster and more inclusive growth augurs well for infrastructural investment and the facilitation and expansion of economic hubs, especially along key transport corridors.

Firms mark the value of the investments they hold — a key determinant of economic net income — in line with the market.

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