Core Viewpoint - Alexander Lacik, CEO of Pandora A/S, sold 25,000 shares for DKK 18,760,000 to meet tax obligations related to vested shares from long-term incentive plans [1][2]. Company Overview - Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand, focusing on accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials, sold in over 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including more than 2,700 concept stores [3]. - The company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, employs 37,000 people globally, and uses only recycled silver and gold in its jewellery production [4]. - Pandora aims to lead in sustainability, targeting a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030 [4]. - In 2024, Pandora generated revenue of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) [4].

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks held steadier as both bond yields and bitcoin stabilizedA person on a bicycle waits in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)BANGKOK -- Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after stocks on Wall Street held steadier as both bond yields and bitcoin stabilized.U.S. futures rose and oil prices edged higher. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 jumped 1.1% to 49,864.68 on big gains for tech ...

Core Viewpoint - LF's 1HFY26 net profit increased by 43% year-on-year to HK$619 million, exceeding expectations due to strong performance and favorable industry sales [1][2] Financial Performance - LF's 1HFY26 revenue grew by 26% year-on-year to HK$6,843 million, benefiting from a lower base last year and improved consumer demand [2] - The net profit of HK$619 million reflects limited hedging losses of HK$384 million and a gross profit margin (GPM) increase of 2 percentage points year-on-year to 34.7% [2] - Strong cost control contributed to the impressive earnings, which surprised the market despite prior positive profit warnings [2] Product and Organizational Strategy - LF's product strategy, particularly the successful launch of the DiaBing series, significantly boosted earnings [2] - The change in wholesaling policy, requiring franchisees to purchase products from LF's headquarters, resulted in a 100% year-on-year increase in wholesale revenue to HK$2,451 million [2] Future Outlook - Management expects GPM in 2HFY26 to remain strong or even higher than in 1HFY26, supported by a pricing strategy following the new VAT policy [3] - The VAT policy is anticipated to widen the price gap between mainland China and Hong Kong/Macau, encouraging more consumer travel to these regions, where LF generates a significant portion of its revenue (56% in 1HFY26) [3]

Core Insights - Signet Jewelers reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results, with adjusted earnings per share of $0.63, significantly above the analyst consensus of $0.24, and revenue of $1.4 billion, exceeding expectations of $1.36 billion and reflecting a 3.1% year-over-year increase [1][2] Financial Performance - Average unit retail prices increased by 7%, with bridal jewelry prices rising by 6% and fashion jewelry prices by 8%. Gross margin improved by 130 basis points to 37.3%, despite challenges from tariffs and high gold costs [2] Future Projections - For the fourth quarter, Signet projected revenue between $2.24 billion and $2.37 billion, with same-store sales expected to decline by 5% to increase by 0.5%. The company raised its full-year revenue and earnings guidance, now anticipating fiscal 2026 sales of $6.70 billion to $6.83 billion, same-store sales of -0.2% to +1.75%, and adjusted EPS between $8.43 and $9.59, an increase from the previous range of $8.04 to $9.57 [3]

Signet Jewelers said lab-grown diamonds made up 40% of its bridal business, up from a mid-30s percentage six months ago. ...

Shares of Signet Jewelers ( SIG ) have had a volatile year. While the stock is down about 7% from a year ago, shares have more than doubled from their 52-week low. The stock is down about 10% from its 52-week high, and shares traded ~4% lower in earlyOver fifteen years of experience making contrarian bets based on my macro view and stock-specific turnaround stories to garner outsized returns with a favorable risk/reward profile. If you want me to cover a specific stock or have a question for an article, jus ...

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