Consumer Goods & Services News by GLG Council Members

Mark FendleyContinuous Improvement ManagerBMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC

Magna Will Find Better Targets for Their Attention and Their Cash

November 6, 2009

Analysis of:Magna Ends Hunt for Automaker, Eyes Suppliers | www.autonews.com

Magna may have risked alienating certain customers, especially in regards to component technology development, if they had succeeded with the Opel partial purchase.Magna is developing good partnerships in the growth segments of electronic, software, sensor, battery, and power management, so a growing interest in shopping for those suppliers that can be added to Magna's electronics or eletrical component...

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

GMAC Has Profitable Auto Operations In Q3; Floorplan Loans Crucial Going Forward

November 6, 2009

Analysis of:GMAC Loss Slims On Revenue Jump | online.wsj.com

After several quarters of losses, GMAC's automotive finance and dealer-related insurance businesses were profitable in the third quarter.

David MaloniPrincipalARA Trading Inc.

Cheesy Concerns about Dairy Prices

November 6, 2009

Analysis of:EU Buckles on Dairy Subsidies | online.wsj.com

Dairy market trends are suggesting that higher prices may be on the way. 

Nicholas WhitePresidentWhite & Co

October Jewelry Sales- Estimates Conflict with Reported Results

November 6, 2009

Analysis of:U.S chain store sales up 2.1 percent in October | www.nationaljewelernetwork.com

Conflicting sales reports make forecasting fourth quarter sales even more difficult for jewelry retailers. But, volatile consumer spending patterns,large competitors promotional plans, and emerging macroeconomic forces may play a much bigger role in the final outcome than actual sales in August, September, or October. Here's more.

Restaurant Trends Suggest Protracted Challenges for Foodservice Industry

November 5, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Foodservice Traffic Declines for Fourth Consecutive Quarter | www.npd.com

Improvement in restaurant company profits are currently being driven by an intense focus on operational efficiency and cost reductions, as well as a more favorable food cost inflation environment compared to the prior year. However, continued weakness in restaurant industry traffic, driven by weakness in consumer spending and lower grocery prices in supermarkets, will continue to hamper a foodservice...

New Records of Gold and What More?

November 5, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:India buys 200 tonnes of IMF gold | www.telegraph.co.uk

1. Gold Prices has touched its new highest record of $1100.2. Where will Jewelery Industry head?3. What is the future of Gold?

Nicholas WhitePresidentWhite & Co

Note To Jewelry Industry-Wait and See Isn’t a Viable Strategy

November 4, 2009

Analysis of:India buys 200 tonnes of IMF gold | www.telegraph.co.uk

Escalating gold prices threaten $60 billion jewelery industry. Here's more.

Nicholas WhitePresidentWhite & Co

Zale Loses One-Third of Investor’s New Worth-Revised

November 4, 2009

Analysis of:Zale FY09 Revenue -17%, Reports Loss of $190M Zale Corporation... | www.topix.com

Zale's $189.5 million lose marks a continuing of a turnaround that has never materialized. Here's why.

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

Auto Sales Getting Closer To The "New Normal?"

November 4, 2009

Analysis of:Ford, GM U.S. Sales Rose in October, Chrysler's Fell 30% | online.wsj.com

With the exception of Chrysler, most major automakers saw improved U.S. sales in October. Hopefully, these results suggest the beginning of a return to what most analysts predict will be a "new normal" SAAR of 13 million vehicles.

Texas Cities vs. PCLN, EXPE, OWW et al: A Draw at Best

November 3, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Texas Cities Win $20M Verdict in Tax Case | dallas.bizjournals.com

Late last week, a jury in San Antonio delivered a verdict on a class-action suit against the major OTAs that was brought by around 170 cities in Texas. The verdict against Expedia, Orbitz.com, Travelocity and Priceline.com is for $20M plus court imposed penalties and interest.

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