International Business News - CWTR http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Specialty apparel makers generally rose on Friday, following the general market upward in expectation of a House vote on the government's $700 billion bailout plan, but two analysts voiced concern about the retail sector and lowered estimates on several companies. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081003/analysts-cautious-on-specialty-apparel-stocks.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:04:08 EDT An analyst on Monday upgraded three apparel companies amid a sector-wide sales slump due to their relatively cheap share prices, despite the difficult economic environment. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080929/ahead-of-the-bell-3-apparel-retailers-upgraded.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:19:02 EDT Among the sector activity stories for Wednesday, Sept. 24, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of regional banks lacked direction Wednesday as news of Goldman Sachs' successful capital raising efforts was not enough to quell anxiety among investors awaiting details of the government's bank rescue plan. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080924/sector-roundup-regional-banks-airlines.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:13:45 EDT Shares of Wet Seal Inc. rose on Wednesday, after an analyst said traffic trends are consistent at its secondary chain Arden B. Shares rose 20 cents, or 4.2 percent, to $4.81 during midday trading. The stock has traded between $1.81 and $5.54 during the past year. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080910/sector-snap-wet-seal-among-gainers-in-retail.htm Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:02:02 EDT Women's apparel retailer Coldwater Creek Inc. said Wednesday that its second-quarter profit tumbled 64 percent, but beat Wall Street's expectations. For the three months ended Aug. 2, the company reported net income of $3.1 million, or 3 cents per share, compared with $8.7 million, or 9 cents per share, in the period ended Aug. 4, 2007. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080827/coldwater-creek-2nd-qtr-profit-falls-64-percent.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:12:11 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Tuesday, July 15, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of Coldwater Creek Inc. rose Tuesday after the specialty-apparel retailer raised its second-quarter guidance, saying its efforts to return to profitability are gaining traction. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080715/movers-roundup-coldwater-creek-dineequity.htm Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:36:16 EDT Shares of Coldwater Creek Inc. rose Tuesday after the specialty-apparel retailer raised its second-quarter guidance, saying its efforts to return to profitability are gaining traction. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080715/coldwater-creek-shares-rise-on-higher-outlook.htm Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:42:37 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Monday, July 14, from AP Financial News: SANTA MONICA (AP)--Activision Blizzard Inc. said Monday that Activision's stand-alone preliminary fiscal first-quarter results--a period before the video game publisher's combination with Vivendi SA--were higher than Activision's earlier outlook for the period. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080714/outlook-roundup-activision-blizzard-airtran.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:07:40 EDT Women's apparel retailer Coldwater Creek Inc. on Monday boosted its guidance for the second-quarter and full-year 2008 above Wall Street expectations, sending its stock sharply higher in aftermarket trading. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080714/coldwater-creek-boosts-2q-full-year-outlook.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:45:45 EDT Coldwater Creek Inc. Chief Executive Dan Griesemer on Tuesday said the women's apparel retailer remains focused on improving its pants, jackets and other products to lure customers back into stores. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080708/coldwater-creek-to-focuses-on-product-assortment.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:03:48 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Thursday, June 26, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of Coldwater Creek Inc. rose Thursday after an analyst said the company's merchandise and inventory levels are set to improve and upgraded the stock. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080626/movers-roundup-coldwater-creek-conagra.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:42:07 EDT Shares of Coldwater Creek Inc. rose Thursday after an analyst said the company's merchandise and inventory levels are set to improve and upgraded the stock. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080626/coldwater-creek-shares-rise-after-analyst-upgrade.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:20:18 EDT The Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 index rose in midday trading after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke expressed confidence the economy will improve later this year, but suggested additional interest rate cuts may not come for a while. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080603/s-p-midcap-400-in-focus-vci-cwtr.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:04:00 EDT The Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 index slipped in midday trading Monday following a poor reading on last month's construction spending. The S&P MidCap 400 is an index used to track mid-sized companies which have a market capitalization of $1.5 billion to $5.5 billion. According to S&P, midcap stocks make up roughly 7 percent of the U.S. equities market. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080602/s-p-midcap-400-in-focus-hrs-fto-chrs-palm-cwtr.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:40:45 EDT Among the earnings stories for Wednesday, May 28, from AP Financial News: Top stories: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080528/earnings-roundup-tivo-dress-barn.htm Wed, 28 May 2008 18:27:18 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Wednesday, May 28, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Soft drink bottler Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. said Wednesday weak sales trends in the U.S especially on some 20-ounce beverages will likely lead to a decline in its second quarter earnings and may make it difficult to meet its 2008 profit guidance. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080528/outlook-roundup-coca-cola-enterprises-mens-wearhouse.htm Wed, 28 May 2008 18:25:35 EDT Coldwater Creek Inc. on Wednesday raised its 2008 guidance because of its better-than-expected first-quarter results. The company now expects results between a loss of 13 cents per share and a gain of 4 cents per share on revenue of $1.09 billion to $1.15 billion. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080528/coldwater-creek-raises-2008-guidance.htm Wed, 28 May 2008 17:11:04 EDT Coldwater Creek Inc. said Wednesday it swung to a first-quarter loss in a tough retail environment, but results beat analyst expectations as the women's apparel retailer reduced inventory and cut costs. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080528/coldwater-creek-swings-to-1q-loss-on-weak-sales.htm Wed, 28 May 2008 17:02:54 EDT Women's apparel retailer Coldwater Creek Inc. on Monday said it reduced the quarterly fixed charge for its $60 million five-year revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080421/coldwater-creek-lowers-payments-for-60m-credit-facility.htm Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:20:45 EDT Shares of apparel retailer Coldwater Creek rose nearly 20 percent on Monday, as the general market surged on a positive housing report and an increased offer for Bear Stearns. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080324/coldwater-creek-shares-rise.htm Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:52:12 EDT