Birks Group Inc (NYSEMKT:BGI) Canada’s leading jeweller since 1879 is unveiling its new corporate social responsibility platform in celebration of its 135th anniversary. Based on its brand identity which ties to Canadian nature in all its forms, Birks is proud to announce its support of the conservation of honey bees to ensure a quality environment and the preservation of our eco-system. The jeweller is introducing bee-themed collections in addition to raising awareness for the issue of bee extinction through various initiatives, including a partnership with the Honey Bee Research Centre at the University of Guelph, Ontario. Birks Group Inc (NYSEMKT:BGI) net profit margin is -0.10% and weekly performance is -1.64%. On last trading day company shares ended up $1.20. Birks Group Inc (NYSEMKT:BGI) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -0.30%.
Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (NASDAQ:CTHR) the sole source of created moissanite and Forever Brilliant®, The World’s Most Brilliant Gem®, announces that its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to be held Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 10:00 am EDT, will be streamed live via video webcast. Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (NASDAQ:CTHR) shares fell -7.69% in last trading session and ended the day on $2.28. Gross Margin is 48.80% and its return on assets is -2.10%. Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (NASDAQ:CTHR) quarterly performance is -46.35%.
DGSE Companies, Inc. (NYSEMKT:DGSE), a leading wholesaler and retailer of jewelry, diamonds, fine watches, and precious metal bullion and rare coin products, announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, revenues were $19.9 million, a 32% decrease compared to $29.2 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2013, due primarily to significant decreases in both bullion and scrap sales as a result of declining gold prices, which were on average 11% lower (as measured by London PM Fix) than in the same period last year. DGSE Companies, Inc. (NYSEMKT:DGSE) shares moved down -1.42 in last trading session and was closed at $2.08 , while trading in range of $2.05-$2.20. DGSE Companies, Inc. (NYSEMKT:DGSE) year to date (YTD) performance is -6.73%.
The mediator was supposed to visit Blue Nile Inc (NASDAQ:NILE) state last Wednesday, but was reportedly delayed for unclear reasons. In a press statement in Khartoum yesterday, the head of African Union office in Sudan revealed that the visit of the chairman of the AUHIP was delayed to Friday. Blue Nile Inc (NASDAQ:NILE) ended the last trading day at $30.81. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 3.35% and price to cash ratio as 6.58. Blue Nile Inc (NASDAQ:NILE) showed a positive weekly performance of 2.09%.
Signet Jewelers Ltd, (NYSE:SIG) the owner of UK retailers H Samuel, Leslie Davis and Ernest Jones, has been re-certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), meeting the ethical, social and environmental standards established by the RJC’s Member Certification System. Signet, the largest speciality jewellery retailer operating in the UK and US, was a founding member of the RJC. It is now set to work with the RJC to encourage its jewellery and watch suppliers to become certified RJC members. Signet Jewelers Ltd. (NYSE:SIG) net profit margin is 8.70% and weekly performance is -1.96%. On last trading day company shares ended up $98.96. Analysts mean target price for the company is $111.60. Signet Jewelers Ltd. (NYSE:SIG) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -2.26%.