Sentences with phrase «low expectations on»

The head of an Australian solar installer has criticised Tesla's marketing of its residential energy storage devices, claiming that potential end customers have been given unrealistically low expectations on the system's pricing.

To put it this way, I think the writers had very low expectations on the intellect of the people playing.

When the more fanservicy games from the PlayStation Vita's library began to release for the Nintendo Switch, I had some pretty low expectations on what level of fanservice would actually be released on Nintendo's new handheld - console hybrid.

Could that signal low expectations on this title?

The change in CEOs is positive and with such low expectations on Juniper by the Street, the shares can outperform.

I realized that an institution responsible for the equitable learning of all students had unfairly placed very low expectations on my learning ability because of the color of my skin.

In retrospect, I realized that an institution responsible for the equitable learning of all students had unfairly placed very low expectations on my learning ability because of the color of my skin.

Ability grouping also continues to place low expectations on the students who struggle keeping them at a disadvantage and increasing the gap.

They have sustained a culture of low expectations on both sides of the teacher's desk.

Went in with extremely low expectations on this one.

Underlying the presence of physical barriers in churches and seminaries is a set of still - perpetuated attitudinal barriers — primarily the following: (1) low expectations on the part of both pastors and laypeople of just what a disabled person can do; (2) a psychologically defined negation, usually unconscious, reflecting the Jamesian response of «fight or fly»; (3) simple lack of experience with handicapped persons, and consequent embarrassment; (4) biblically derived sanctions, expressing thousands of years of tradition.

Stocks with very strong valuations on current earnings may come with lowered expectations on future earnings, which is why value investors are often called contrarian.

You can not blame people for expecting the Gunners to get rolled over at Stamford Bridge but that lower expectation on the shoulders of the Arsenal players might just help us to get the job done.

Sports News of Saturday, 12 May 2018 Source: Footballghana.com Godwin Attram is coach of Accra Great Olympics Accra Great Olympics trainer, Godwin Attram has called Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko supporters to lower their expectations on their clubs to lessen pressure on their players.

However, the betting markets lowered expectations on the Tories again yesterday, predicting that they will get about 300 seats, making them the largest party but leaving them 26 short of an overall majority.

The Governor is lowering expectations on what might get accomplished before adjournment, saying he and the legislature have already accomplished a lot.

But the retreat from bold promises to lip service is getting plenty of cover from Cuomo, a Democrat who decided to use his bully pulpit to lower expectations on, rather than draw attention to, reform issues.

Tough question, and to be honest, if you can get a traditional publisher and lower your expectations on what they should do, you can learn a lot.

Not exact matches

Despite the recent softness in data — the Citi economic surprise index for the eurozone is now at its lowest since June 2012 — markets remain stubbornly bullish on the euro with overall bets still near record highs as longer - term expectations remain optimistic.

Ford beat analyst expectations on Wednesday, driven in part by cost cuts and lower taxes.

When employees don't get the tools, training, time, development, expectations, vision, or resources they need to do their jobs well, they experience low morale; they stop caring and they stop trying, unfortunately, as early as the first few weeks on the job.

In stark contrast to the pressure to succeed that plagues young people today, gen X was raised on criticism and low expectations.

Their passengers have higher expectations than when they pay an identical fare for the same trip on a low - cost carrier.

«There is an immediate expectation that as interest rates go up, investors can find greater return on capital by investing it in lower - risk portfolios.»

«While revenue for Q4 and FY18 was below expectations due to lower than anticipated smartphone unit volumes, Cirrus Logic made meaningful progress this past year on numerous strategic initiatives that we expect to position the company for a return to year - over-year growth in FY20,» said Jason Rhode, president and chief executive officer.

On Tuesday, due to low sales in China, Yum slashed its yearly earnings per share estimate to mid-single-digit range, down from prior expectations of 6 to 10 percent growth.

Similarly, the euro, which briefly hit its lowest since March 15, was on track for its worst week in seven as investors this week have revised their expectations for when the European Central Bank will begin to tighten monetary policy.

-- The bank was upgraded to «outperform» from «underperform» at Macquarie based on low expectations and an attractive valuation.

Then, when Zynga officials presented its second - quarter earnings report on July 25, in which the company lowered its outlook «to reflect delays in launching new games, a faster decline in existing Web games due in part to a more challenging environment on the Facebook Web platform, and reduced expectations for Draw Something,» the company's stock price plunged, falling some 35 percent overnight.

They've built in a $ 3 - billion reserve, lowered their revenue expectations by about $ 3 billion and then there's room on the upside which is good for business because it means there is a serious plan to get back to balance.

BUDAPEST / PRAGUE, May 2 - The Czech crown firmed on Wednesday, boosted by expectations of hawkish central bank comments, while other Central European currencies hovered near multi-month lows set in the previous session on the back of a dollar rally.

While developer kits have been around for some time, expectations for true breakthrough titles are still fairly low on all fronts, despite the reported $ 4 billion investors have put into the field.

A 14 - year low on jobless claims reinforced expectations that slack in the labor market was being reduced.

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.

And while the stock market found a bottom on October 15 and has since moved back to all - time highs, inflation expectations, after a brief bounce, are heading back towards their lows.

Top and bottom line results topped analyst expectations, but cautious holiday commentary ultimately sent shares lower by 12 percent on the day.

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI.B) reported Thursday a lower second - quarter profit but beat analyst expectations as it focused on improving its operations.

More from The New York Times: For Bond Investors, Low Expectations in a Low - Yield World Emerging Market Bonds Are on a Roll.

ECB executive board member Benoit Coeure said the bank was working hard to prevent public expectations about inflation from becoming entrenched «on either side» — neither too high nor too low.

Carr, founder of Red Door Interactive, a San Diego firm that advises companies, including Intuit and Buck Knives, on their online initiatives, says his clients are frequently hamstrung by low (or no) expectations.

Last quarter the bank missed on both revenue and earnings per share expectations and traded lower on the session.

Behind this call is her expectation that this current era of loose monetary policy and tumbling interest rates may be coming to an end, which would put more pressure on companies with low credit quality.

«We've lowered our expectations for the traditional PC market and so we've brought our guidance down as a result of that,» Intel CFO Stacy Smith said on CNBC's «Closing Bell.»

Citigroup on Friday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat analyst expectations, with the results boosted by lower corporate taxes and strong revenue from stock trading.

April 13 - JPMorgan Chase & Co's quarterly profit fell short of Wall Street expectations on Friday as lower revenue from investment banking ate into gains from U.S. corporate tax changes and higher interest rates.

Uncertainty shock = lower US GDP estimates; markets will price in EU fragmentation; Fed likely to pass in Dec; ultimate growth impact of Trump will depend on whether his protectionism or Keynesianism triumphs; either way Trump will boost inflation / stagflation expectations as electorates say end wage deflation via immigration controls, trade protectionism, fiscal spending.

Some analysts recently lowered their estimates on United based on expectations for higher costs in the fourth quarter.

On Thursday the euro rose off four - month lows as the dollar's recent rally came to a halt after the U.S. Federal Reserve did little to alter market expectations for further interest rate rises this year.

SPR is up 40 % since publication, but still earns an Attractive risk / reward rating based on earnings quality and low market - implied expectations for future profits.

The adjusted tally beat consensus expectations by a few pennies, but this appeared to be largely overshadowed by a sizable top - line miss, as shares of PFE are trading modestly lower on the release.