The synthetic call is a bullish strategy used when the investor is concerned about potential near -
term uncertainties in the stock.
There is always some sort of short -
term uncertainty in the economy and in the markets.
«We appreciate NYPSC addressing near
term uncertainty in the market by passing this stop - gap measure, and we urge the Commission to move quickly in establishing a more permanent solution until the new system [VDER Phase Two] is set,» said Brandon Smithwood, Policy Director for the Coalition for Community Solar Access.
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.
With the
uncertainty in terms of reproductive rights, and with health insurance
uncertainty, the birth control pill might get taken away from you.
«
Uncertainty is at a peak, and actually uncertainty is the enemy of long - term investment,» Soros sai
Uncertainty is at a peak, and actually
uncertainty is the enemy of long - term investment,» Soros sai
uncertainty is the enemy of long -
term investment,» Soros said
in Davos.
In fact, observes CAW economist Jim Stanford, the apparent cash - hoarding habit Carney identified is not merely an artifact of the post-2008 economic uncertainty in Canada, but rather a «long - term secular trend» in many industrialized nation
In fact, observes CAW economist Jim Stanford, the apparent cash - hoarding habit Carney identified is not merely an artifact of the post-2008 economic
uncertainty in Canada, but rather a «long - term secular trend» in many industrialized nation
in Canada, but rather a «long -
term secular trend»
in many industrialized nation
in many industrialized nations.
«There was broad agreement among members to convey the Governing Council's concerns about the recent volatility
in the euro exchange rate, which represented a source of
uncertainty that had to be monitored with respect to its implications for the medium -
term outlook for price stability,» the minutes said.
That's because
uncertainty over the U.K.'s future trade arrangements will take a serious toll on the economy
in the near
term.
Yusuke Ikawa, rates strategist at RBS Securities
in Japan, also ruled out imminent action from the BOJ and said
uncertainty over who will be the next central bank governor could cause market volatility
in the short
term.
The
uncertainty could disrupt both short -
term sales and long -
term investments
in the steel industry industry as well, said Peter Warrian, a senior research fellow at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs.
Comments: «Our cautious stance is predicated upon a belief that a number of macro
uncertainties — the most important of which stem from long -
term U.S. fiscal imbalances — will hamper earnings growth and constrain valuations
in 2013.
The Scottish government wants to keep it
in the long
term as well — as a key prop of stability amid the
uncertainty independence would bring.
While there are signs of economic improvement, small businesses remain cautious
in terms of hiring, amid
uncertainties over the Federal government's ability to avoid the fiscal cliff and the tax ramifications of going over it.
If American business owners are truly worried about the long -
term prospects of the U.S. economy, they should be doing what the Argentines do: looking outside their borders to find markets
in which there is less
uncertainty — or at least different kinds of
uncertainty.
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.
Demographics and managing health - care costs are two long -
term trends likely to outweigh political
uncertainty,
in our view.
The S&P 500 Index should still produce healthy gains for the full year, though political
uncertainty has introduced a level of volatility
in the near
term, says Calvasina.
«If investors do not see an improvement
in credit growth near -
term, a soft patch
in growth is possible as firms are stuck
in a wait and see mode amidst heightened
uncertainty,» the UBS note concludes.
The press release may,
in some cases, use
terms such as «predicts,» «believes,» «potential,» «proposed,» «continue,» «estimates,» «anticipates,» «expects,» «expected,» «plans,» «intends,» «may,» «could,» «might,» «will,» «should» or other words that convey
uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward - looking statements.
«Our illustrative estimate of the long
term impact of reduced net migration from the EU27 on UK GDP per capita after Brexit is negative, but relatively small compared to many other
uncertainties about average UK income levels
in 2030,» said Hawksworth.
Uncertainty remains
in terms of how much additional overseas production is going to «merge into the marketplace,» Ferley said.
«Brexit would also hold back GDP
in other European economies, particularly
in the near -
term, resulting from (the) heightened
uncertainty (it) would create about the future of Europe,» the report added.
This press release may,
in some cases, use
terms such as «predicts,» «believes,» «potential,» «proposed,» «continue,» «estimates,» «anticipates,» «expects,» «expected,» «plans,» «intends,» «may,» «could,» «might,» «will,» «should» or other words that convey
uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward - looking statements.
Planning every small task from beginning to end can create a planning overhead, and productive people are comfortable with certainty
in the short
term and
uncertainty in the long
term when it comes to task management.
She also believes that U.S. assets could lose their status as a so - called safe haven
in the short
term amid all this
uncertainty.
Investors are not willing to put
in money due to the
uncertainty on the eventual impact of these claims
in terms of costs and losses on profits and on the net worth,» Toschi added.
They represent a wealth segment of $ 3.9 trillion
in the U.S., and as they approach retirement, they are looking for help from financial services providers to resolve their
uncertainty about the coming years, an
uncertainty that includes concern about their long -
term health.
Uncertainty about the economy and fiscal issues are expected to weigh on the franchise sector
in 2013, but it is still expected to outpace other industries
in terms of growth, according to the report.
Tubin and Wooley said they felt the brand is strong and the long -
term prospects for the company are robust, but the company is
in the midst of a «major management transition, and with this transition comes more
uncertainty.»
Healthcare reforms will create significant
uncertainty in long -
term planning for 71.6 percent of franchisee respondents, and 10.4 percent agreed with the statement: «We are no longer confident that our business model is profitable.»
Some 64 percent of franchisors report the Affordable Care Act will create some significant
uncertainty in long -
term planning.
These risks and
uncertainties include competition and other economic conditions including fragmentation of the media landscape and competition from other media alternatives; changes
in advertising demand, circulation levels and audience shares; the Company's ability to develop and grow its online businesses; the Company's reliance on revenue from printing and distributing third - party publications; changes
in newsprint prices; macroeconomic trends and conditions; the Company's ability to adapt to technological changes; the Company's ability to realize benefits or synergies from acquisitions or divestitures or to operate its businesses effectively following acquisitions or divestitures; the Company's success
in implementing expense mitigation efforts; the Company's reliance on third - party vendors for various services; adverse results from litigation, governmental investigations or tax - related proceedings or audits; the Company's ability to attract and retain employees; the Company's ability to satisfy pension and other postretirement employee benefit obligations; changes
in accounting standards; the effect of labor strikes, lockouts and labor negotiations; regulatory and judicial rulings; the Company's indebtedness and ability to comply with debt covenants applicable to its debt facilities; the Company's ability to satisfy future capital and liquidity requirements; the Company's ability to access the credit and capital markets at the times and
in the amounts needed and on acceptable
terms; and other events beyond the Company's control that may result
in unexpected adverse operating results.
The Fed meeting took place at a time of
uncertainty about who will succeed Bernanke when his
term ends
in January.
Sen. Jon Tester, a Democrat from Montana seeking another
term in a state Trump won easily
in 2016, had a more measured reaction but said the
uncertainty could hurt farmers
in his state.
Most of Seattle - based Privateer's $ 150 million
in investments are
in companies based outside the United States, and Moen conceded that Sessions» action Thursday would keep it that way for the short
term because of regulatory
uncertainty in the United States.
Uncertainty about the U.S. presidential race
in the near
term may produce periods of volatility for the U.S. dollar, yet RBC maintains that the U.S. currency will post modest gains against the Euro, Canadian dollar and sterling as markets look for a U.S. Federal Reserve policy rate increase
in the first half of 2017.
Even with the talent its well - respected universities produce... is Amazon, a company that thinks of growth
in terms of decades, going to locate a headquarters
in a place where it might have to hire over 4 percent of the metro area's labor force with
uncertainty over whether that labor force will ever grow?
LONG -
TERM OUTLOOK: «High levels of policy
uncertainty and regional divergences will cause higher dispersion across and within asset classes,
in our opinion, which increases the attractiveness of active management
in both asset allocation and at the security - selection level.»
The 2012 Budget contained considerable discussion on the economic and political
uncertainties in the EURO area and
in the U.S. and rightly so, because these
uncertainties are not just short -
term uncertainties but medium and longer -
term uncertainties as well.
President Xi's view that China should put its power into practice and take an active role
in regional and global affairs, which was solidified at the 19th Party Congress with his consolidation of power, creates greater
uncertainty in Russia about China's long -
term ambitions.
How will the government respond
in the budget to the
uncertainty created by the short - and long -
term fiscal crisis
in the U.S., the on - going
uncertainty over the recession
in the EU and the continuing
uncertainty over the future of the EURO area?
«We believe that over the short
term, Greece's tourism industry will suffer from political
uncertainty, as potential risks of domestic unrest deter visitors,» a report from BMI Research published
in February said.
«It's
in times like this, when there's
uncertainty and more product, the astute and really smart developers want to go to the most experienced marketing firms, who have long -
term experience
in rising and declining markets,» she said.
While the regime seems likely to remain stable
in 2018, the struggle for power and assets among the political elite will continue to escalate, and economic and foreign policy challenges create long -
term uncertainty.
In the near
term, there is considerable
uncertainty about the outlook, particularly because the multiplier effects from fiscal drag and sequestration are still unclear.
Currently, households and businesses face elevated short -
term uncertainty as to what will happen to tax and spending policies
in 2013 and how this will affect the economic outlook.
At a time when the restaurant and tourism industries are still struggling under the
uncertainty associated with the Liberals» HST mess, the premier had nothing to offer
in terms of a quick and smooth transition back to the PST, and committed $ 0 toward the tourism sector
in her jobs plan, one of British Columbia's most important industries.
Ed Perks: Rick touched on some factors to think about
in terms of political
uncertainty, but as I reflect on the Brexit implications and the unpredictability leading up to the vote, there was a fair amount of surprise.
This means that the rally we have seen
in Treasuries may be a premature market reaction to
uncertainty and the long -
term direction might,
in fact, be trending the opposite way.