Mr. Sherlund added that the disappointing results could increase the prospects that an activist shareholder would agitate for change at the company, perhaps initially by seeking a seat on the board of directors.
To increase the prospects that Pakistan will take the lead in the fight against the Taliban and Al Qaeda, we should rededicate ourselves to a forgotten war: Afghanistan.
Such a proposal would not offend constitutional conservatives, increasing the prospect that a referendum in May 2017 could succeed.
New Zealand's jobless rate fell to a record low in the second quarter, adding to inflation pressure and increasing the prospect that the central bank would keep interest rates at a record high until at least June next year.
But the presence of armed troops, members of a division that defected from the army, has provided the government with a new rationale for attacking the demonstrators and increased the prospect that the conflict will erupt into civil war.
The Greek government has blamed speculators for its troubles, but long-term investors like Mr. Conelius are also losing faith, increasing the prospect that the I.M.F will have to act quickly and come up with a revised bailout package.
It also significantly increased the prospect that whoever takes the oath of office outside the Capitol on Jan . 20will do so with a sizable proportion of the electorate wondering whether he actually won the election.
Meanwhile, pressure to make the Bermuda issue go away from Republicans who are facing tough re-election fights is increasing the prospect that legislation will be enacted before November, denying tax breaks to companies using offshore mailboxes.
Debt auctions in Italy at the end of last week came off better than some observers had expected and, although borrowing costs remain high, the successful debt sale has increased the prospect that the euro zone can avert another crisis during the summer break.
It also increases the prospect that New York taxpayers will have to pick up tens of millions of dollars in welfare costs once the federal time limits take hold, because state law says the state cannot simply let those people fend for themselves.
