Our Volatility Meter shows the historical returns
of key asset classes and illustrates how diversification can affect a portfolio's volatility and returns over the long run.
A competitor's strengths and weaknesses are usually based on the presence and absence
of key assets and skills needed to compete in the market.
This expertise usually needs to be present in areas
of key assets that provide a competitive advantage.
According to theory, the performance of a company within a market is directly related to the possession
of key assets and skills.
A potential media mega-deal involving Walt Disney purchasing
some of the key assets of 21st Century Fox would be among the 10 largest media deals on record, according to Dealogic data.
«It probably needs to be part of a larger organization that can invest freely in
some of the key assets within that business,» he said.
Visual branding is one
of the key assets when it comes to presenting yourself to your audience.
The pursuit
of key assets that these «startup networks» already possess will stymie many of the new entrants, mainly: (i) capital; (ii) reputation; (iii) companies; (iv) investors; and (v) validated experience.
While Palace are unlikely to want the sale of one
of their key assets, it remains to be seen whether Spurs can tempt their south - London counterparts with a lucrative offer.
Burnley were relegated from the Premier League back in May, and
some of their key assets could be leaving Turf Moor this summer as the team will be transformed with players leaving and arriving in the coming transfer window.
ACT became embroiled in a patent - infringement lawsuit that drained the coffers and forced the sale
of key assets.
One
of its key assets is its score by the ever - reliable Elliot Goldenthal.
Where it stakes its claim is the level of luxury — very comfortable Nappa leather seating being one
of its key assets.
Most (larger) activist effort implies: a) A gearing - up of a company's balance sheet (to fund a share buyback / tender, special dividends, and / or an accelerated growth / acquisition strategy), or b) a sale
of key assets / divisions, or the entire company.
Bloodborne understands how cheap map designs have now become, be it with First Person Shooters trying to be Rail Shooters or Cover Shooters going back in time, and therefore features terrain as one
of the key assets of every battle.
Semisoft cleverly sets up
some of the key assets in the game — the tactical wheel that takes the form of an iris and the threat of a supernatural element to Finn's combat abilities.
With our growing understanding of the importance of environmental protection and of healthy lifestyles — and with the state leveraging quality of life as one
of its key assets in an effort to grow our economy — the park system matters today more than ever,» said Robin Dropkin, executive director of Parks & Trails New York.
He was clearly not convinced by the Commission proposal on a European agenda for the collaborative economy, considering that «ownership
of key assets» was a key determinant when answering the question of whether a collaborative platform also provides the underlying service.
Undertake an Information Asset Audit
of key assets such as critical / vital business information which is mandated by operational requirements.
Examples include expropriation by governments
of key assets, retrospective taxation, poor protection of intellectual property rights and unenforceability of promises.
Resume Parser being one
of the key assets that begin the acquisition process and affects both the candidates and the employer, has a tremendous impact on the entire recruitment process.
Not exact matches
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.
• China Sinochem Group, a Beijing oil producer, is calling for banks to make pitches ahead
of a potential $ 2 billion IPO in Hong Kong
of key oil
assets, Reuters reports citing sources.
But after Newell made
key changes to its board and unveiled an aggressive plan to sell some
of its weaker
assets, the «Mad Money» host suggested it could be bottoming.
For all the hoopla surrounding the digital economy and virtual businesses, the success
of many ventures still hinges on serious capital outlay; indeed, a recent benchmark report by the Business Development Bank
of Canada identifies «significant» investment in fixed
assets as a
key variable that helps mid-size companies grow into large ones.
Boris Schlossberg, BK
Asset Management managing director
of foreign exchange strategy, discusses three
key market events he is watching for on Thursday.
Boris Schlossberg
of BK
Asset Management breaks down three
key items he is watching for on Wednesday.
Qalaa will divest a number
of its non-core
assets over the next five years and reinvest the money into the five
key sectors it is now focusing on, says Ahmed Heikal, chairman and founder
of Qalaa Holdings.
•
Key Safety Systems agreed to purchase nearly all
of Takata's (TSE: 7312)
assets for about 175 billion yen ($ 1.57 billion), after the Japanese airbag maker filed for bankruptcy in the United States and Japan, according to Reuters.
The market will be watching several
key factors in Alphabet's earnings report, writes Boris Schlossberg
of BK
Asset Management.
He also cited a single late payment in July as being one
of the
key causes
of LeEco's cash - flow problems, saying it led to the freezing
of his
assets and prompted a slew
of early loan recoveries.
Liberty Global and Vodafone ended talks about an exchange
of assets — the companies» operations overlap the most in the U.K., Germany and the Netherlands — denying the cable and mobile - phone giants a chance to consolidate in their
key markets.
The struggling carrier now has one major intangible
asset going for it — it's the last remaining
key to a kingdom
of potential spectrum riches.
Principal documents that should be submitted by the entrepreneur who hopes to start a new business include: resume (and resumes
of any other
key people involved in the proposed enterprise); current financial statement
of all personal
assets and liabilities; summary
of collateral; proposed operating plan; and statement detailing revenue projections.
To put together a competitive strength grid, list all the
key assets and skills down the left margin
of a piece
of paper.
This analysis, in conjunction with an examination
of unsuccessful companies and the reasons behind their failure, should provide a good idea
of just what
key assets and skills are needed to be successful within a given industry and market segment.
More ways to trim taxes One
key to wealth creation, regardless
of asset class or investing strategy, is mitigating taxes.
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.
JOHANNESBURG, April 30 - The chairman
of Vedanta Resources Plc, who is also Anglo American's biggest shareholder, said on Monday he had convinced Anglo not to sell off
key assets in South Africa.
Under the bankruptcy plan, Takata is selling most
assets to
Key Safety Systems, a unit
of Chinas Ningbo Joyson Electric Corp..
On March 24, Premier Shawn Graham stood in New Brunswick's legislative assembly and announced the death
of a $ 3.2 - billion deal to sell the
key assets of NB Power, the province's electrical utility, to Hydro - Quebec.
In a conference call last month, Porat said that Alphabet still considered its sophisticated computing networks to be
key assets but that the tech minions had figured out ways to squeeze more out
of existing computing resources to «meet our growing Google requirements cost effectively.»
The cascading effect
of the sharp increase in mortgage delinquencies and the resulting steep decline in the market value
of mortgage
assets was a
key contributing factor to the financial crisis.
On that note, the IBRANCE franchise has now missed in each
of the past two quarters, which is certainly cause for concern considering it is one
of Pfizer's top new
assets and expected to be a
key offset to generic erosion in 2018.
Therefore, the
key is to go with the robo advisors that have the largest amount
of funding with the greatest amount
of assets under management.
Comps benefited from continued strong growth in
key assets IBRANCE (+58 %) and ELIQUIS (+51 %); the addition
of XTANDI revenues, stemming from the Medivation acquisition in September; and increased contributions from XELJANZ (+27 %) and number - two seller LYRICA (+12 %).
Following are nine
key types
of wealth management industry players, listed in order
of biggest potential losers to biggest winners in
asset gains or losses by 2020, and some
of the changes they will have to make.
Insights on
key issues, proxy votes and shareholder advocacy from the California State Teachers» Retirement System, Ceres, ICCR, Sustainable Stock Exchange, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Trillium
Asset Management, As You Sow, Walden
Asset Management, Center for Political Accountability, AFSCME, Arjuna Capital, Miller / Howard, Oxfam, Calvert, ClearBridge, Green Century, UAW, Mercy Investments, Sisters
of St. Francis, Azzad
Asset Management, International Campaign for Rohingya, Responsible Sourcing Network, Sustainable Investments Institute, Proxy Impact, and more.
Even if Edge goes out
of business, you have full control over your private
key, so your
assets are safe in your device.
As a
key component
of a hub and spoke online marketing strategy, blogs can be very effective for social media network engagement, online PR, customer service, and as search engine optimization
assets.