Sentences with phrase «times the expected levels»

The mortality rates among females in these studies were 1.7 times the expected levels.

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The committee says it expects «economic conditions will evolve in a manner that will warrant further gradual increases in the federal funds rate; the federal funds rate is likely to remain, for some time, below levels that are expected to prevail in the longer run.

Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward - looking statements due to these risks and uncertainties as well as other factors, which include, without limitation: the uncertain timing of, and risks relating to, the executive search process; risks related to the potential failure of eptinezumab to demonstrate safety and efficacy in clinical testing; Alder's ability to conduct clinical trials and studies of eptinezumab sufficient to achieve a positive completion; the availability of data at the expected times; the clinical, therapeutic and commercial value of eptinezumab; risks and uncertainties related to regulatory application, review and approval processes and Alder's compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; risks and uncertainties relating to the manufacture of eptinezumab; Alder's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights, and operate without infringing on the intellectual property rights of others; the uncertain timing and level of expenses associated with Alder's development and commercialization activities; the sufficiency of Alder's capital and other resources; market competition; changes in economic and business conditions; and other factors discussed under the caption «Risk Factors» in Alder's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 26, 2018, and is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

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.

Geared toward marketing professionals and academics, expect to hear from high - level speakers including giants the likes of Google, Mercedes - Benz USA, Time Inc., Columbia Business School.

Did Jónsdóttir expect this level of success in this short of time?

We expect the safety level of autonomous cars to be 10 times safer than non-autonomous cars.»

All of this raises questions about support for a critical line in the Fed's statement where it says: «The federal funds rate is likely to remain, for some time, below levels that are expected to prevail in the longer run.»

And now that the time for revisionist history has arrived, and strategists no longer have to serve a political agenda and scare investors and traders into voting with their wallets, the research reports calling for precisely the outcome that we expected are coming in fast and furious, starting with none other than Goldman, whose chief strategist David Kostin issued a note overnight in which he says that «the equity market response to the election result will be limited» and adds that «our year - end 2016 price target for the S&P 500 remains 2100, roughly 2 % below the current level of 2140.»

First - time Pittsburgh buyers can expect to pay just 11.7 % of median household income on their mortgages — the lowest level of any metro area Zillow evaluated.

For starters, a rate - hike in March by the U.S. Fed is completely off the table, says Timmer, who expects the central bank will also signal that it intends to hold at this level for some time.

But a continuation of favorable economic growth and low default levels — which we expect — and measured Federal Reserve tightening — which we also expect — should support more narrow high - yield bond spreads for some time to come.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

The long - term momentum readings are quickly reaching oversold levels, and although we still expect the correction to go on in time, and a re-test of the lows is possible, the price low might already be in.

ETH is still looking great, though it has been running ahead of the pack for some time so we can expect profits will be taken soon, as it has reached higher fib levels...

Don't expect loyalty, don't presume a full level of control and don't count on bringing the same contractor back the next time that you need help.

Full - time permanent employees expect a certain level of long - term commitment.

Forward - looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by BlackBerry in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that BlackBerry believes are appropriate in the circumstances, including but not limited to the launch timing and success of products based on the BlackBerry 10 platform, general economic conditions, product pricing levels and competitive intensity, supply constraints, BlackBerry's expectations regarding its business, strategy, opportunities and prospects, including its ability to implement meaningful changes to address its business challenges, and BlackBerry's expectations regarding the cash flow generation of its business.

Until that time, lithium carbonate price levels around or above $ 14,000 can be expected which is extremely positive for economics of almost any half decent lithium project.

2017 was a record sales year for 3M, but a one - time tax hit its profits and drove its FCF to a lower - than - expected level of around $ 4.9 billion.

In summary, history tells us to expect continuing weakness in silver relative to gold during the first two years of the next precious - metals bull market (which has possibly just begun), whereas the unusually - depressed current level of the silver / gold ratio suggests that the historical precedents might not apply this time around.

Rates for 30 - year fixed conventional loans have remained below 4.5 % for some time, and rates are not expected to rise above that level in the near future.

Even if one is able to attain this best case return target, most retirees will have to learn to live on much lower income than they are expecting, and / or continue working at least part time well into their 70's, and / or start saving a much higher percentage of their income asap so as to increase their savings to the target level of capital needed.

An accredited investor is defined as «any natural person whose individual net worth, or joint net worth with that person's spouse, at the time of their purchase exceeds $ 1,000,000» or «any natural person who had an individual income in excess of $ 200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with that person's spouse in excess of $ 300,000 in each of those years and who reasonably expects to reach the same income level in the current year.»

Although economic conditions will evolve in a manner that will warrant further gradual increases in the federal funds rate, the federal funds rate is likely to remain, for some time, below levels that are expected to prevail in the longer run.

Markets also expect the monetary authorities in the euro area and Japan to keep policy rates at their current low levels for some time.

Although capacity constraints are an issue in some parts of the resources sector, they are expected to ease in time, given the high level of investment intentions in the mining sector (see the chapter on «Domestic Economic Conditions»).

Monero is trading near the $ 100 level for the second time this week, and we expect the coin to move below that zone in the coming days.

Looking back through history, whenever value stocks have gotten this cheap, subsequent long - term returns have generally been strong.3 From current depressed valuation levels, value stocks have in the past, on average, doubled over the next five years.4 Not that we necessarily expect returns of this magnitude this time around, but based on the data and our six decades of experience investing through various market cycles, we believe the current risk / reward proposition is heavily skewed in favor of long - term value investors.

The investment bank also notes that 70 per cent of fund managers view the global economy as «late - cycle,» the highest level since January 2008 and expect, on average, an S&P 500 peak of 3,100, which is 16 per cent higher than its level at the time of writing.

Still, the folks at Zillow clearly expect home - price appreciation to level off between now and this time in 2017.

Litecoin is almost back at its all - time high near the $ 100 level following the meaningful bounce that we expected after the test of the $ 75 support.

It is to be expected that Christianity should be developed anew with greater fullness at this time when the presentation to the world of the Faith of Christ has become too meagre precisely on that level of the relation between religion and the physical sciences which is the natural meeting place today between revealed and natural knowledge.

At the same time, with global population expected to grow to 9 billion people by 2050, the FAO also reports global food production must be 70 percent greater than today's level.

Thats just polite talk, many here think UNTD will be fighting for EPL, i think they will fight for top 4, you just can buy 5, 6 players and expect to win something, they will sell Di Maria, thats big loss to them, and De Gea isnt safe either, cohesion of players is big part esspecialy in midfield, they bought new mid, to work they will need time, and time in EPL means no title, Chelsea and Arsenal have the biggest chance to win it, City squad is getting older and less motivated for EPL, and i think Pelegrini isnt on level of Wenger and Mourinho

Am a bit worried about OX as he has not progressed to the expected level and injuries do not help either but his time will come as he needs several games under his belt to rediscover form.

I honestly didn't expect much from Saki's debut but they found the right level of scrub to match against him and he's clearly put in the time in the wrestling room.

Poldi — Really you are just going to be sold for 1.5 m what a shame for a player like you, frankly I expected at least 5 mm from his sale Flamini — time to move on buddy, you do nt really cut it at this level.

Now we have what we missed for a long time — more great players in other positions upfront, because you cant really expect one player to lift the whole avarage squad to another level.

Finally, if Wenger really cares that Arsenal go to the next level with Lacazette in the striker's role he will need to surround him with the proper kinds of players, those who compliment his skills and give him a legitimate chance to lead the line... if they can spread the opposing teams back line with Sanchez on the left and someone of consequence on the right (must purchase this individual), this would likely create some space for Ozil in the middle of the pitch... having 3 players who can not only create their own opportunities, but provide assists and make well - timed runs, could bring some much - needed directness back into our ticky - tack approach of late... unfortunately instead of making the tough decisions and spending the supporters money in the right places, we instead have wasted so much time bashing our heads against the same brick wall over and over again and expecting different results..

This might be the only spot in lineup building where ownership levels come into play, as Dion Lewis is expected to have as much as four times the ownership of Burkhead.

Players at his level are expected to be able to play 3 times in a week.

Petr Cech was called on a number of times to keep the scores level, although none of the saves were particularly taxing and you'd expect a keeper of his quality to make them all.

Some times I mourn arsenal fc, Wenger must leave for arsenal to move to the next level, I can, t wait to see Wenger finally decides to leave arsenal fc, arsenal lacks ambition all the time and you expect sanzex to stay....

Players earning 100k + are expected to be able to play 3 games at the highest level THREE times in 8 days throughout the whole season.This accounts for European games sandwiched between league games, all off which are supposed to be played like they're cup finals with the best players.

Nevertheless, Goretzka has certainly made a big impression thus far, and at such a young age, he'll still be expected to improve and develop his all - round game significantly which could make this swoop a potential bargain if he goes on to take his ability to higher levels and he'll need regular playing time to do that which should arguably be his priority.

Bournemouth is the only choice i think would give him a good amount of game time, a lot of people watched Wilshere growing up at arsenal and expected great things from him, injuries and perhaps is own arrogance has caused him not to reach that level expected.

Wenger when he first game to our club took us to a great new level, now as time passes he is dragging us down.for those who are old enough to remember Brian clough and what he meant to forest fans his last act was relegation.not expecting that from Wenger but he had to go his stubbornness on tactics, players, transfers and formations is there for all to see apart from our greedy board.

The four - time Ballon d'Or winner has raised his game to such a high level that fans expect him to perform at his best week after week.

He will be expected to blood youngsters from the academy, something he has struggled to do throughout his time as top - level manager, and play attractive, attacking football, not the dull, calculated and cynical style of play that has been the hallmark of his most successful stints.