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Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:25:00 GMT

The darn REITs are in free fall and there is no let up, same for Capital One (COF), same for the newspapers, same for the casinos, most retailers.... and we apparently missed the most recent chance at Harley Davidson (HOG) Here are some of the names I am considering... Signet Jewelers (SIG) which we've been discussing for a while here - another consumer play; the main issue for my purposes is lack of volume - only 200K a day which makes it hard for me to get in and out of. But it's now bounced to resistance. If this one worked out it could fall to that gap at $6.25 [More...]

Pondering Signet Jewelers As A Short

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:54:00 GMT

Since I missed Zale's (ZLC) journey to sub $1-ish (Jan 23: Where You Won't Shop in 2009), I am pondering Signet Jewelers (SIG) as a proxy. Very weird action today - it is up 14% based on a cost cutting report that happened yesterday - but the report happened in the morning. So the stock did not react yesterday but reacted today. (I assume short covering today) Signet Jewelers ([More...]

Tiffany’s U.S. Customers Battening Down the Hatches

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:16:00 GMT

High-end jeweler Tiffany & Co. (TIF) had been fairly recession-resistant through the first three-quarters of 2008 and its stock rose from its January low of $34 per share to nearly $50 in the summer. Even with growing signs that the economy was slowing and that retail might struggle for the next few quarters, Tiffany’s continued to top expectations in each of the last four quarters. The iconic company tested the theory that in hard economic times, high-end retailers are more insulated from the downturn, because their affluent customers still have disposable income. The real trouble for TIF started in October, as the economy took a turn for the worse. As Wall Street was imploding and the stock market had one of its worst months[More...]

Swelling Ranks of Sellers

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:10:00 GMT

One feature that defines a deflationary downturn is the expanding array of sellers. You don't just have the usual crowd who are looking to make a profit or to get rid of something they already own so they can buy something else. You also see more and more individuals and firms who have to sell because they don't have enough cash on hand to meet their needs; lenders who end up with something they don't want because borrowers have defaulted on their obligations; people who are worried about their job prospects or other concerns who want to be more liquid; and others who simply get caught up in the spirit of the times. In "Rising Retailer Threat: Liquidations," the Wall Street Journal shines the light on one group whose ranks are destined to swell dramatically in the months and years[More...]

Daily Mail, London, Market Report Column - Mar 19 2009 8:56PM

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:51:00 GMT

Mar. 19--It doesn't augur well for the High Street when the number of people out of work in the UK exceeds two million for the first time in a decade of Labour rule.
Topps Tiles, Britain's biggest tile and flooring company, has also been hit by the demolition of the UK housing market over the past 18 months or so and continues to struggle.
The shares eased 1p further to 25 3/4p but revived whispers in the trade suggest a bid could be just around the corner.

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Daily Mail, London, Market Report Column - Mar 13 2009 2:52PM

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:47:00 GMT

Mar. 13--Storm clouds hovered above package tour operator Thomas Cook as the shares nosedived to 197.4p and closed 26 1/4p lower at 203 1/2p.
Bookings have recovered in recent weeks but he also warned that next year "will be even more difficult than this year."
Although Fankhauser suggested the group may still meet its sales targets this summer if last-minute bookings come through, the damage to the share price had already been done.

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Signet Reports Second Quarter Results

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:49:00 GMT

Operational initiatives driving profitable market share gains in a consolidating sector
(1) Fiscal 2009 is the year ended January 31, 2009 and fiscal 2010 is the year ending January 30, 2010.
(2) Cash inflow from operating activities less cash used in investing activities and amendment fees.

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Signet Reports Second Quarter Results

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:51:00 GMT

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Signet Jewelers Ltd ("Signet") , the world's largest specialty retail jeweler, today announced its results for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2009.
(1) Fiscal 2009 is the year ended January 31, 2009 and fiscal 2010 is the year ending January 30, 2010.
(2) Cash inflow from operating activities less cash used in investing activities and amendment fees.

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Signet Reports Second Quarter Sales

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:32:00 GMT

Signet Jewelers Ltd , the world's largest specialty retail jeweler, today announced its sales performance for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2009.[More...]

Refinement Services LLC's Gold-Buying Software, With Exclusive Video Processing, at the Heart of Kay Jewelers Gold Exchange

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:20:00 GMT

Kay Jewelers, the number one specialty jewelry retailer in the United States, has selected Refinement Services LLC to provide online support for its Kay Gold Exchange Program.
Refinement Services LLC is a developer of a specialized web-based gold-buying transaction-management platform.
Kay Jewelers selected Refinement Services LLC in part because their video processing method and customer notification system supports the customer needs of functionality and transparency through the entire transaction and payment process.

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Signet Reports Encouraging First Quarter Results

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:50:00 GMT

(1) Fiscal 2009 is the year ended January 31, 2009 and fiscal 2010 is the year ending January 30, 2010.
Terry Burman, Chief Executive, Signet Jewelers commented: "We have had a good start to the year reflecting the impact of our operational initiatives, and have made significant progress towards achieving our financial objectives for fiscal 2010.
The retail environment remains very uncertain therefore we will continue to execute our strategy of enhancing Signet's position as the strongest middle market specialty jeweler, strengthening our balance sheet by maximizing profits and cash flow, and reducing business risk."

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Signet Reports Encouraging First Quarter Results

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Significant progress made towards achieving financial objectives for fiscal 2010(1)
(1) Fiscal 2009 is the year ended January 31, 2009 and fiscal 2010 is the year ending January 30, 2010.
Terry Burman, Chief Executive, Signet Jewelers commented: "We have had a good start to the year reflecting the impact of our operational initiatives, and have made significant progress towards achieving our financial objectives for fiscal 2010.

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Signet Reports First Quarter Same Store Sales

Thu, 07 May 2009 11:33:00 GMT

Signet Jewelers Ltd , the world's largest specialty retail jeweler, today announced its sales performance for the 13 weeks from February 1 to May 2, 2009.[More...]

Signet Jewelers Limited Files Annual Report on Form 20-F

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Signet Jewelers Ltd , the world's largest specialty retail jeweler, announced today that it filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F, for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of this Annual Report on Form 20-F, which also includes the Group's complete audited financial statements, is available to download on its website at http://www.signetjewelers.com/sj/pages/shareholders. Copies of the Annual Report on Form 20-F are available, free of charge, upon request to Signet Jewelers Limited, 15 Golden Square, London W1F 9JG England.[More...]

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Signet Jewelers Limited, American Public Education, Inc., 3M, Royal Bank of Scotland and MetLife, Inc.

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:55:00 GMT

Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog.
Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.
Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG), American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEPI), 3M (NYSE: MMM), Royal Bank of Scotland (NYSE: RBS) and MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET).

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Signet Full Year Results As Expected Before Goodwill Impairment

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:29:00 GMT

Signet Jewelers Ltd , the world's largest specialty retail jeweler, today announced its full year unaudited results for the 52 weeks ended January 31, 2009.[More...]