The unfinished story of Gabriel Knight remains a source
of high demand among fans.
News
of the high demand among carriers for the upcoming flagship Samsung smartphone emerged last week, and now U.K. carrier Vodafone has confirmed that it has received a record number of end - user preorders for the Galaxy S III ahead of its launch later this month.
News
of the high demand among carriers for the upcoming flagship Samsung smartphone emerged last week, and now U.K. carrier >>
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.
That's up from 11.6 percent in the fourth quarter
of 2017, outranking other threats that have recently ranked
high among business concerns, including «threat
of cyberattack» and «consumer
demand.»
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.
Natural Gas Natural gas futures were
among the quarter's key decliners -LRB--7.5 %, to US$ 2.73 per million British thermal units) as production growth outweighed seasonal consumption and
higher exports
of the fuel.1 Spot prices saw an even larger drop
of 20.6 % (to US$ 2.81) as the support
of December's weather - related
demand spikes faded and a more normal winter pattern developed.1 Natural gas generally took its downward price cues from elevated US production and growth in the natural gas - focused rig count, which increased from 179 to 194 in March alone.2 Despite the price drop, traders remained optimistic given surging US shale - gas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories
of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying
demand as US exports increasingly helped drain supplies.
In the base metals complex, only nickel and tin traded
higher for the quarter.4 A slow start to Chinese restocking coming out
of the Chinese New Year holiday weighed on prices for copper and aluminum, both
of which saw their worst quarterly results in years, while zinc and lead prices also declined.4 The London Metal Exchange (LME) Index, which tracks the three - month futures prices
of all six metals, fell 6.3 %.4 LME copper -LRB--7.4 %, to US$ 6,714 per mt) and other industrial metals erased some
of their 2017 gains, falling alongside a sharply decelerating expansion in China's manufacturing activity — sparking
demand concerns and greater caution
among hedge funds and other speculators who cut their net long positions in the metal.4 Outside the LME, US steel was buoyed by trade policy changes.
In the Richmond district, there were «numerous reports
of strong labor
demand,» though the report also said few businesses offered permanent jobs to seasonal workers and there was
high turnover
among low - skill workers.
Among mainland Chinese shares, food - related companies gained on expectations
of higher demand ahead
of upcoming festivals, analysts said.
Nevertheless, whatever loosening
of religious
demands or
of theological orthodoxies may have taken place
among dispersed Jews, Jewish nationalism continued unabated, and not until the
highest levels
of the prophetic teaching had been released from it could religion become a matter
of free, personal choice, determined not by racial stock or national allegiance but by individual conviction
The standards
of decency and honor and human compassion which were valid and prized
among individuals in the little communities
of Palestine did not cease their
high demands when one stepped over the boundary into Syria or Philistia; but there alike men were human, with human needs and, consequently, with human standards.
The same disparity existed
among the two groups on questions about family life: ex-pastors reported much less satisfaction, and said they experienced «resentment from their spouses because
of the
high time
demands and low pay
of ministry.»
However, consumers in countries with well developed organic sectors do pay a premium for organic goods, mainly because
of higher consumer
demand, more rigorous production standards, and the costs
of certification,
among other reasons.
They warn parents
of «
demand feeding» infants, saying it may produce a «
high - need,» baby with symptoms
of colic (excessive unexplained crying), instability in sleep and feeding cycles, perpetual need for comfort nursing, limited self - play adeptness, a
demanding toddler and a tired mother,
among other things.
He explained that the
high cost
of steel products was not due to
high dollar
demand but the cost
of procuring scrap iron which he said is
among the items being taken out
of the country.
«PDP
demands an unreserved apology from the APC and the Federal Government to the family
of this doctor and the medical sector in general and urge them to come down from their
high horse and take a cue from the PDP administration, in our effective handling
of health challenges, particularly the Ebola outbreak and suppression
of polio,
among others.
Past studies based on questionnaires have shown a
high risk
of depression
among medical interns, which researchers have attributed to the loss
of sleep,
high stress and
demanding schedules.
An eyetracking - based reading support system as the one Sigrid Klerke has made possible will be in
high demand among a number
of commercial players.
Graduates from TUM's privately operated Asian campus are in
high demand among companies thanks to the successful combination
of German engineering, management skills and understanding
of Southeast Asian culture.
These shoes contains both comfort and style, it is a tradition
of Adidas that its products always possess superior quality and comfortable stuff, that is why the brand has spelled the people
among the entire world and has
high customer
demand.
A Ukrainian woman often surpasses all these qualities and thus is in
high demand among the marriageable men
of any part
of the world.
Whether there truly is a
demand for the
high - fidelity thrills found on other formats
among shooter - starved Wii owners is largely academic, because Conduit 2 - like its predecessor - just isn't up to the task
of providing them.
Even though the game is still facing several issues including a lack
of official servers as the old provider Pingperfect was dropped as they were unable to provide a
high - quality service to cope with
demand, the game seems to be going strong
among players.
Demand for seats in charter schools remains
high among families but public enthusiasm for continued growth
of the charter sector seems to be slipping.
Thousands
of Oklahoma teachers went on strike Monday to
demand higher pay and more education funding, digging in for a prolonged walkout as discontent spreads
among public educators in conservative states.
Jason Taylor, vice president for advisory services at The Scion Group LLC, says «having the backing
of the state university system could tip the balance
among debt capacity, student
demand, and operational control to make it work, but whether the arrangement successfully delivers on its ambitious goals will be heavily scrutinized by the
higher education, real estate development and investment communities in the coming years.»
With production
of the Ferrari F12tdf limited to just 799 cars, it's sure to be in
high demand among drivers who want the wildest front - engine Ferrari.
The bad - boy SUVs with their rugged looks and ridiculously low fuel efficiency are increasingly out
of favor
among consumers now
demanding smaller models with
higher MPGs.
Dissertation Writing related to Project management is in
high demand among students due to the less availability
of experts who can perfectly write the dissertation.
While BookBrewer is known for its ebook distribution, its print - on -
demand hard copy editions, and some
of the
highest author royalties
among any
of the indie publishing platforms, the site focused on its AuthorApps feature at the Expo.
Such statements reflect the current views
of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome
of which is subject to certain risks, including,
among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer
demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects
of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels
of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction
of the device business, including possible reduction in sales
of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels
of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate
of investment spend,
higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs,
higher interest rates, the performance
of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success
of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews
of strategic alternatives and the potential separation
of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess
of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution
of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing
of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits
of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside
of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.
Such statements reflect the current views
of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome
of which is subject to certain risks, including,
among others, the effect
of the proposed separation
of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer
demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects
of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels
of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction
of the device business, including possible reduction in sales
of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels
of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate
of investment spend,
higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs,
higher interest rates, the performance
of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success
of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews
of strategic alternatives and the potential separation
of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing
of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess
of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution
of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction
of international operations following termination
of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination
of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing
of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits
of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside
of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.
Such statements reflect the current views
of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome
of which is subject to certain risks, including,
among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer
demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, including store closings,
higher - than - anticipated or increasing costs, including with respect to store closings, relocation, occupancy (including in connection with lease renewals) and labor costs, the effects
of competition, the risk
of insufficient access to financing to implement future business initiatives, risks associated with data privacy and information security, risks associated with Barnes & Noble's supply chain, including possible delays and disruptions and increases in shipping rates, various risks associated with the digital business, including the possible loss
of customers, declines in digital content sales, risks and costs associated with ongoing efforts to rationalize the digital business and the digital business not being able to perform its obligations under the Samsung commercial agreement and the consequences thereof, the risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, the performance
of Barnes & Noble's initiatives including but not limited to its new store concept and e-commerce initiatives, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, potential infringement
of Barnes & Noble's intellectual property by third parties or by Barnes & Noble
of the intellectual property
of third parties, and other factors, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.
Among all other types of loans, personal loans still seems to be in a very high demand among consu
Among all other types
of loans, personal loans still seems to be in a very
high demand among consu
among consumers.
Even as junk bond yields fell into the 6 % range, investor
demand for bonds held up well, and the SPDR Barclays
High Yield Bond ETF (NYSEMKT: JNK) and iShares iBoxx HY Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEMKT: HYG) were
among the best - performing funds with returns
of around 11 % to 12 %.
Durable, long - lasting roofing materials are in
high demand, especially
among first - time home buyers who don't want the financial burden
of having to replace a roof in a few years.
The store regularly receives a supply
of timothy hay from Lucky Bunny Rabbit Rescue, a local satellite
of the House Rabbit Society, and the bags are in
high demand among rabbit owners.
That upsurge is being felt throughout the country as veterinary assistants are growing in
demand because
of the
higher spending
among pet owners.
Those kind
of statistics have created a
high demand for dog grooming services
among Americans.
While heavy
demand is keeping hotel prices
high, many
of Manhattans newest hotels are in the less expensive category — for example, in an area between the Empire State Building and Herald Square (just south
of Times Square)... there is a concentration
of brand new mid-priced, big brand hotels such as Best Western Premier, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Express or Marriott Courtyard (
among others).
When you find yourself in the proximity
of our Boca Raton art gallery,
among the new art for sale that you'll be glad you viewed in person is this suite
of 4 canvases from a red hot artist in
high demand, Carole Feuerman.
As one
of the most innovative portrait artists
of the 20th century, Auerbach is in
high demand among buyers at auction.
During extreme heat events, nighttime temperatures in the region's big cities are generally several degrees higher28 than surrounding regions, leading to increased heat - related death
among those less able to recover from the heat
of the day.36 Since the hottest days in the Northeast are often associated with
high concentrations
of ground - level ozone and other pollutants, 37 the combination
of heat stress and poor air quality can pose a major health risk to vulnerable groups: young children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions including asthma.29 Vulnerability is further increased as key infrastructure, including electricity for potentially life - saving air conditioning, is more likely to fail precisely when it is most needed — when
demand exceeds available supply.
This car is popular
among younger drivers and because
of the current
high demand for parts on this vehicle, it's easier to strip down and resell than some
of the other choices out there for theifs.
The availability
of this additional feature is thanks to the
high demand for it
among those buying life insurance, especially those
of a younger age.
Jessica Kirkpatrick, the lead data scientist
of the study, said that increase was due to a
higher demand for women
among the companies surveyed, and that younger women tended to ask for more money.
Besides, you have to realize that modern job market is way more
demanded because
of high competition
among candidates.
But
demand for space has remained
high among new and growing companies as St. Louis marks its ninth year
of continued economic expansion.
«With such a large portion
of single - family homes being rented out, and with new homes being built more slowly than the market needs, home values will continue to rise, particularly
among the most affordable homes with the
highest demand.»