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Jack Sayer, Managing Partner

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

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

November 6, 2009

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 Maloni, Principal

David MaloniPrincipalARA Trading Inc. What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Cheesy Concerns about Dairy Prices

November 6, 2009

EU Buckles on Dairy Subsidies | online.wsj.com

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

Nicholas White, President

Nicholas WhitePresidentWhite & Co What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

October Jewelry Sales- Estimates Conflict with Reported Results

November 6, 2009

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

GLG Expert Contributor

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 industry recovery in 2010.

New Records of Gold and What More?

November 5, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

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 White, President

Nicholas WhitePresidentWhite & Co What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

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

November 4, 2009

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

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

Nicholas White, President

Nicholas WhitePresidentWhite & Co What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

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

November 4, 2009

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 Sayer, Managing Partner

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Auto Sales Getting Closer To The "New Normal?"

November 4, 2009

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

GLG Expert Contributor

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.

Peter Curnow-Ford, Chairman

Peter Curnow-FordChairmanEisar Ltd. What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Samsung handset shipments up 15pc and aims to take 20pc market share

November 2, 2009

Samsung shipments up 16pc | www.mobilenewscwp.co.uk

Samsung continues to dominate in sales growth in the key low to mid-end markets and in developing markets where it shows how to build channel strength.Samsung is also a leader in fashion touch handsets, ie devices in the mid-sector that sell on looks and touch screens to a mainly younger audience.Growing qtr on qtr sales by 15pc, means it is bucking the annual trend which will see an 8pc drop in worldwide sales.

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