Signet Jewelers Ltd., operator of the Kay and Jared brands, has agreed to buy Zale Corp. (NYSE:ZLC) in a deal valued at about $1.4 billion, including debt, letting the company extend its lead as the largest jewelry chain in the United States. Zale Corporation (NYSE:ZLC) stock opened at $20.87 in last session, and closed at $20.92, while the day range of ZLC stock is $20.86 – $20.96. The stock showed a positive weekly performance of 40.78%.
Google is considering an expansion its high-speed Internet access and pay-TV services to nine additional metro areas, many of which are Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) markets. Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) stock opened at $53.27, in last session and closed at $51.57, by losing -3.66%. The 52 week range of CMCSA is $38.75 – $55.28. Company’s market capitalization is $134.42billion.
Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) confirmed Wednesday that it’s in talks to sell the company, which has been the subject of persistent speculation. Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) stock advanced 1.50% and finished the last session at $34.61. The EPS of the stock remained 1.56. Company’s market capitalization is $8.54billion.
Andalay Solar Inc (OTCMKTS:WEST) rides high on its fourth quarter results. One of the success stories in the otherwise low-financial returns solar component industry Andalay Solar Inc (OTCMKTS:WEST) made it a fifth in a row revenue growth curve. Andalay Solar Inc (OTCMKTS:WEST) stock opened the session at $0.04, and closed the session at $0.0305. The 52 week range of the WEST stock remained $0.02 – $0.09 and the day range was $0.03 – $0.04.