Sentences with phrase «weak results in»

I don't blame them for the weak results in my latest promotions, but in general the transition of their services from one brand to another, the constant adding and removing of underperforming services, and the diminishing of their results over time lead me to conclude that they aren't a top tier promotional service anymore.

So weak results in Q2 were helped by the decisionmaking of company management regarding closing down future revenue streams (projects).

Our fiscal year underperformance relative to the S&P 500 can be explained by weak results in two of our portfolio holdings from late July through late August, when our portfolio underperformed by 4.47 % as both L Brands and NOW, Inc declined materially (discussed in more detail below).

PepsiCo Inc reported better - than - expected quarterly revenue on Thursday as double - digit growth in developing markets offset another quarter of weak results in its North American beverage unit.

With weak results in wireless at Verizon — revenue fell 5 % and an adjusted profit measure fell almost 8 % for the quarter in the unit — those fears may only grow.

Last month, Statistics Canada reported that the labour productivity rate growth contracted 0.2 per cent in 2015, by far its weakest result in three years.

The different assessment style of Pisa appears to have the biggest impact on the performance of disadvantaged and ethnic minority students, and seems to explain the weaker results in London in comparison to the rest of the UK.

And the report highlights concerns about a north - south gap - with stronger GCSE results in London and the South and weaker results in parts of the North and Midlands.

Not exact matches

But there was cause for caution too: Disappointing British manufacturing and consumer lending figures added to Europe's recent run of poor data, worries about Iran's nuclear deal simmered in oil markets, and Wall Street was waiting for Apple's results following recent whispers of weak iPhone demand.

Paul Ferley, assistant chief economist at RBC, expects positive results for consumer spending in the quarter overall (up an annualized 2.8 % in Q2 from a weaker Q1), but noted that retailers are still dealing with modest levels of spending by households.

* Apple results in focus after reports of weak iPhone demand (Updates with closing U.S. market levels)

«To say that these are weak results would be an understatement,» she said in a note to clients as she downgraded the stock from outperform to market perform.

Other rivals, including Exxon Mobil (xom) and Chevron (cvx), reported sharply lower in quarterly results last week due to lower oil prices and weaker refining margins.

In the introduction to a series that will look back at the events leading up to the election, Silver seems on the defensive somewhat, justifying his analysis of the poll results and pointing out that he predicted Clinton would be weak with the Electoral College and that Trump might prevail.

The world's top oil and gas companies, including Exxon and Chevron, reported sharp drops in quarterly results last week due to lower oil prices and weaker refining margins.

Without a formidable voice, he appears small compared to the four protagonists, resulting in a weak adaptation that stood no chance of winning over fans.

Using the same password across multiple providers results in far more compromises than simply using weak passwords.

The company's shares fell nearly 2 per cent as Wal - Mart reported results that missed Wall Street's expectations for the third time in five quarters and gave a weak second - quarter earnings forecast.

For example, if your packaging workflow results in an egregious error, you may take it as a sign that the business is weak.

«As we have been saying for some time, we feel the recent box office has been typical in nature and the result of weaker film product,» said Jacob.

The one weak spot in the company's results was the iPad, for which sales continue to slip.

Third, losses associated with the resulting outsized price movements force over-levered investors and weaker hands to try to de-lever in a rather disorderly manner.

RCR Tomlinson has lifted its annual dividend after delivering solid results in a weak market, with the engineering and construction contractor posting a net profit of $ 39.1 million for the financial year.

«The Apple narrative appears weak both fundamentally and technically, and it is unlikely to change significantly in the near term as the market is selling both strong and weak technology earnings results,» said Shawn Quigg, an equity derivatives strategist at JPMorgan.

«Weaker iPhone supplier results suggested meaningful downside in the June quarter which didn't come to fruition,» analyst Katy Huberty wrote in note to clients.

Thus, the greater reward - risk appears skewed to the downside in the near - term as weaker results may mobilize investors to take the potential impact more seriously.»

He said that could result in employees fleeing, especially in states where the Affordable Care Act insurance markets are weak.

Lord & Taylor had the weakest performance out of all of HBC's banners, although Baker said those results were consistent with that of its peers and reflective of the competitive retail environment that department store segment deals in.

The colorful rubber shoemaker Crocs is the latest in a series of companies to say that their weak earnings results were, at least in part, due to the weather.

Now Dunning says the market is «weak enough it could result in prices falling in many places across the country.»

As a result of weaker sales in the wake of the data breach, the third largest U.S. retailer also cut its fourth - quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) forecast for its U.S. operations to $ 1.20 to $ 1.30, from $ 1.50 to $ 1.60.

Comparable sales fell 17 % at Sears and 13 % at Kmart, a striking result given that they exclude the dozens of weak stores the company has culled in the last year.

The change, it argued, will result in incomplete information and weaker legal powers for parliamentarians who, under the old system, have better control over where the money will flow and how it will be spent.

Weak inflation at the producer level could add to concerns that the factors restraining inflation could become more persistent and result in the Federal Reserve being more cautious about raising interest rates this year.

Alcoa Inc.'s third - quarter results, scheduled to be revealed after the market closes Thursday, will mark the unofficial launch of what is currently projected to be the weakest earnings reporting season for S&P 500 companies in six years.

Debt securities rated below investment grade2 based on the issuer's weaker ability to pay interest and capital, resulting in the issuer paying a higher rate to entice investors to take on the added risk

Not only did Valeant report weak results for 4Q15, but looking forward, the company guided for revenue ($ 2.3 - $ 2.4 billion vs. $ 2.8 - $ 3.1 billion expected) and earnings ($ 1.30 - $ 1.55 / share vs. $ 2.35 - $ 2.55 / share expected) to come in significantly below expectations.

There is strong spring demand this year, but listings are falling in most major markets, resulting in higher prices and weaker affordability.

NEW YORK (Reuters)- Upper middle - class shoppers spooked by a whipsawing stock market and shoppers waiting till the last minute for the best deals could result in the weakest U.S. holiday sales season for retailers since the recession, AlixPartners said.

Under Armour's first - quarter results show progress toward stabilizing its sales in the weak North American market and operating more efficiently, said Jim Duffy, an analyst with Stifel Nicolaus, who has a buy rating on the stock.

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Based on the results to date, budgetary revenues appear to be somewhat weaker than forecast in Budget 2013, primarily reflecting a decline in personal income tax revenues in March 2013 compared to March 2012.

If this strong correlation continues, exit opportunities for venture - backed IT companies would as a result decline in a weak economy.

CFO Tal Payne replied that «America was weaker so as a result that's the 3 % that you see in the P&L.»

Several iPhone suppliers and manufacturers reported disappointing results in recent weeks, sparking concern that Apple's numbers would be weak.

This is partly a result of slowing U.S. payrolls growth, a clear trend in April's weaker - than - expected jobs data.

Because the high - savings model results in weak domestic demand, especially once investment needs have been largely met, countries that pursue the high - savings model almost always require large trade surpluses to resolve the economy's inability to absorb all that it produces.

NO: When the economy is weak, as it was during the 2008 - 12 period it was appropriate to approve budgets that resulted in higher deficits.

We exceeded the earnings per share («EPS») goal required for a target payout, as the company's performance in fiscal 2012 and 2014 more than offset weaker than expected results in fiscal 2013.

I mean what we've learned over the last several years is that there's tremendous variability across the year, and so you had really strong sales results at Red Lobster first quarter last year, weak earnings results because of the variability in food costs.