In the future once we've secured funding and can always guarantee stellar quality there will be a small fee for index replication and industry services similar to the profit models
of other financial market rating companies.
The volume of wealth that changes hands in the currency market dwarfs that
of all other financial markets.
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.
Actual operational and
financial results
of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet will likely also vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected for a number
of other reasons, including, in addition to those identified above: the challenges and costs
of integrating operations and realizing anticipated synergies and
other benefits from the acquisition
of ExpressJet; the challenges
of competing successfully in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry; developments associated with fluctuations in the economy and the demand for air travel; the
financial stability
of SkyWest's major partners and any potential impact
of their
financial condition on the operations
of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines, or ExpressJet; fluctuations in flight schedules, which are determined by the major partners for whom SkyWest's operating airlines conduct flight operations; variations in
market and economic conditions; significant aircraft lease and debt commitments; residual aircraft values and related impairment charges; labor relations and costs; the impact
of global instability; rapidly fluctuating fuel costs, and potential fuel shortages; the impact
of weather - related or
other natural disasters on air travel and airline costs; aircraft deliveries; the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots and
other unanticipated factors.
They are worried about the economies
of China and
other emerging
markets and what that means for
financial markets and commodity prices.
the Company's share repurchase plans depend on a variety
of factors, including the Company's
financial position, earnings, share price, catastrophe losses, maintaining capital levels commensurate with the Company's desired ratings from independent rating agencies, funding
of the Company's qualified pension plan, capital requirements
of the Company's operating subsidiaries, legal requirements, regulatory constraints,
other investment opportunities (including mergers and acquisitions and related financings),
market conditions and
other factors.
In a perfect situation — perfect as in
market health,
financial status, and the ability to own property — it'd be a no - brainer to own a home or any
other piece
of property for business.
Office automation systems are also often used to track both short - term and long - term data in the realms
of financial plans, workforce allocation plans,
marketing expenditures, inventory purchases, and
other aspects
of business.
And much
of the reason its creators felt confident enough to invest all that time, money, and effort — given the small number
of patients who might eventually use the medicine — can be traced to the Orphan Drug Act, a 1983 federal law that gave those who develop meds for uncommon diseases longer periods
of marketing exclusivity and
other financial incentives.
Yes, there are good reasons why some startups should put working day - to - day on growing their business aside and spend the time instead looking for outside investment, including: gaining the
financial and
other operational resources they need to move forward; to increase their
financial stability, focus (plus peace
of mind) in the short - term if they've been growing on revenue, founders» savings and credit cards; and to quickly accelerate their growth in order to capture a massive
market.
Bhanu Baweja, head
of emerging
market cross asset strategy at UBS, says the tax, combined with
other regulations, could help reduce
financial risks.
After all, the
financial sector is one
of out three main
markets (energy and materials are the
other two) and our banks have generally been good investments over the years.
«Because we are in the hospitality and recreation business, which is largely dependent on discretionary spending,» the company's latest
financial report explains, «we believe that the weak housing
market, increases in unemployment, decreases in air flights to Las Vegas, decreases in the value
of stock and
other investments, and the general tightening
of spending on business travel have all affected visitations to Las Vegas and the spending budget
of our customers.»
Now, the Canadian
financial services company that offers unique ETFs and
other investment solutions has grown into a competitive leader in the Canadian
market, with approximately $ 6.5 billion in assets under management as
of June 30.
The various startups in their portfolio help to ensure compliance for hedge funds and
other types
of investments, billing,
financial services
marketing and more.
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.
Since its formation, the task force has made great strides in facilitating increased investigation and prosecution
of financial crimes; enhancing coordination and cooperation among federal, state and local authorities; addressing discrimination in the lending and
financial markets; and conducting outreach to the public, victims,
financial institutions and
other organizations.
Its surprise devaluation also triggered
other governments to drive their currencies lower, roiling
financial markets and spreading fears
of a currency war.
Launched in 2003, they were to be the SWAT units
of the capital
markets — crack, tightly knit groups
of financial investigators, legal advisers, forensic accountants and
other specialists.
The Healthcare Reform Law, including The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and The Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act
of 2010, could have a material adverse effect on Humana's results
of operations, including restricting revenue, enrollment and premium growth in certain products and
market segments, restricting the company's ability to expand into new
markets, increasing the company's medical and operating costs by, among
other things, requiring a minimum benefit ratio on insured products, lowering the company's Medicare payment rates and increasing the company's expenses associated with a non-deductible health insurance industry fee and
other assessments; the company's
financial position, including the company's ability to maintain the value
of its goodwill; and the company's cash flows.
In response, Oliver's office said the Superintendent
of Financial Institutions has requested more information from banks and
other lenders, adding the minister «closely monitor (s) Canada's housing
markets, and stands ready to implement further measures if necessary.»
In
other words, does UNCERTAINTY about forward movement in the administration's program start to affect the
financial markets and the
market's view
of the potential for reforms that have been a significant force in both the equity and bond
markets since the election?
Over the last two months, everyone from IMF head Christine Lagarde and Bank
of England Governor Mark Carney have warned that a vote to leave would hit
financial markets, while President Barack Obama and
others, supported by a stream
of studies from think - tanks banks and universities, have warned about the long - term damage to the U.K.'s economy.
Robert R. Johnson, president and CEO
of The American College
of Financial Services, which trains financial advisors, said that «using leverage to invest either in the stock market or other marketable securities is a speculative pla
Financial Services, which trains
financial advisors, said that «using leverage to invest either in the stock market or other marketable securities is a speculative pla
financial advisors, said that «using leverage to invest either in the stock
market or
other marketable securities is a speculative play.»
The most famous sect
of the rules is set to take effect later this year, and would require wireline and mobile ISPs like Comcast and AT&T to ensure customers opt - in to any programs that share their web browsing and app usage histories, mobile location data,
financial data, and
other «sensitive» info with third parties for
marketing purposes.
«My success in the
financial markets has given me a greater degree
of independence than most
other people,» Soros wrote, according to his website.
To leverage the cost advantage, Richter learned how to monitor constantly fluctuating prices and reroute calls on the fly to chase the bargains, like a
financial trader moving money from one currency or commodity into
others in sync with the complex ebb and flow
of the
market.
Important factors that could cause our actual results and
financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on For
financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among
others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably
market our products and services; the acceptance
of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness
of health insurance companies and
other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance
of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature
of competition from
other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects
of the adoption, modification or repeal
of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects
of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result
of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act
of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the
other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on For
Financial Condition and Results
of Operations sections
of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, and capital
markets conditions and
other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and
other disasters or climate change affecting the operations
of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost
of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and
market acceptance
of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost
of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and
other disasters and
other events); (7) the impact
of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and
other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and
other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation
of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and
other disruptions to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10)
financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
Such affiliations are cropping up among small banks all across the country, in part because they've got to compete not only with bigger banks but with credit - card companies and
other financial - services organizations that offer this type
of full - service menu and are hungry for a share
of the small - and midsize - business
market.
These risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's ability to achieve its anticipated full year 2018
financial results; Gilead's ability to sustain growth in revenues for its antiviral and
other programs; the risk that private and public payers may be reluctant to provide, or continue to provide, coverage or reimbursement for new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures in European countries that may increase the amount
of discount required on Gilead's products; an increase in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due to ongoing contracts and future negotiations with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases in treatment duration; availability
of funding for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings;
market share and price erosion caused by the introduction
of generic versions
of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or
other government action that could have the effect
of lowering prices or reducing the number
of insured patients; the possibility
of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability to initiate clinical trials in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels
of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the benefits
of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages
of these products over
other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development
of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes in its stock price, corporate or
other market conditions; fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate
of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and
other risks identified from time to time in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
Below we offer a look at what the
financial reform law has meant for small banks, along with some
of the
other economic and
market forces that are contributing to industry consolidation.
Be aware that fluctuations in the
financial markets and
other factors may cause declines in the value
of your account.
In December 2011, the Supreme Court ruled that oversight
of stock exchanges and
other financial markets falls under the jurisdictional control
of the provinces.
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Ensure that Canada remains competitive by enabling this highly - innovative sector
of the economy to catch up to
other jurisdictions, ranging from the United States and Great Britain to New Zealand where P2P lending
markets provide new, vibrant competition to established
financial industry participants.
Some central banks, including the Bank
of England and the European Central Bank, condition their forecasts on paths implied by
financial market prices;
others, including the Sveriges Riksbank and the Norges Bank, condition their forecasts on staff expectations
of the future policy interest rate.
The Initiative is informed by regular meetings
of experts in the sector, policymakers and supporters engaged in the
financial services sector, including
financial intermediaries, securities
market participants and their regulators, among
others.
Factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing from our forward - looking statements include risks relating to: failure
of DBRS to rate the Notes at the anticipated ratings levels, which is a closing condition, or at all; changes in the
financial markets, including changes in credit
markets, interest rates, securitization
markets generally and our proposed securitization in particular; the willingness
of investors to buy the Notes; adverse developments regarding OnDeck, its business or the online or broader marketplace lending industry generally, any
of which could impact what credit ratings, if any, are issued with respect to the Notes; the extended settlement cycle for the scheduled closing on April 17, 2018, which may exacerbate the foregoing risks; and
other risks, including those described in our Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and in
other documents that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time which are or will be available on the Commission's website at www.sec.gov.
In most
other countries with which we normally like to compare our
financial markets, the corporate sector makes greater use
of bond funding.
These statements may involve a number
of risks, uncertainties and
other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the performance
of financial markets, the investment performance
of NexPoint Advisors, L.P.'s or Highland Capital Management L.P.'s sponsored investment products, general economic conditions, future acquisitions, competitive conditions and government regulations, including changes in tax laws.
Others control many
of the relevant tools — such as capital requirements, the regulation
of housing finance, the regulation
of financial market conduct and the framework for resolution
of financial institutions.
Most investors, including myself, buy physical gold not to make a profit, but to hedge against inflation, stock
market crashes, currency devaluation, and all
other sorts
of financial crises.
Some
of the entities that we compete with as an alternative asset manager are substantially larger and have greater
financial, technical,
marketing and
other resources and more personnel than we do.
While the Committee believes that
financial performance should be the most significant driver
of compensation,
other factors that drive long - term value for stockholders are also taken into account by the Committee, including improvements in
market share, successful product launches, achievement
of strategic objectives and customer satisfaction.
The cuts have put
financial markets on edge, sparking worries
of a «currency war» as
other countries feel pressure to devalue and raising questions about the health
of the world's second - largest economy, where growth is already slowing.
When you invest in a mutual fund, you join
other investors with similar
financial goals whose money the portfolio manager has pooled to invest in a portfolio
of stocks, bonds, money
market instruments, and
other securities.
But many
of the Brics, along with some
other emerging economies, may hit a thick wall, with growth and
financial markets taking a serious beating.
Some will build large diversified organisations, such as bancassurance conglomerates, to supply a full range
of financial services;
others will specialise in investment and capital
markets activities; still
others will find profitable niches in regional retail
markets, trading on local knowledge and customer loyalty.
They hope the two men will be more sympathetic to offers to open up China's
financial market and reduce its trade surplus by making purchases
of American natural gas and
other products, people briefed on the deliberations said.