expectation

Example Sentences

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It's also true that there is an expectation on Scotland now to be competitive in every game they play.

From BBC

But markets are reactive not just to current conditions but to expectations about the future.

From Barron's

Before the deal was announced, McCormick reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of 66 cents a share, beating analyst expectations, as net sales rose 17% from a year ago.

From Barron's

Reilly added that while price action in the sector is undoubtedly negative, it should be viewed through the lens of higher Treasury bond yields, which have compressed valuations even as earnings expectations have improved.

From Barron's

However, the market’s more attractive valuations lately have hinged on Wall Street’s unwillingness to dial back earnings expectations.

From MarketWatch