Carphone Share Discussion Threads

[sandbank] 13/4/2011 12:15

PUFFIN: Yes - and a Happy Xmas to you too

[clintonville] 12/3/2011 10:47

Agreed! Perhaps someone in the company knows something that we don't.

[themoreiseeyou] 09/3/2011 17:17

I don't know, but sudden unexplained 5% drops in share prices of big companies is not a good sign.

[clintonville] 09/3/2011 14:11

Can anyone tell me why the shares have dropped so dramatically yesterday?

[nellie1973] 19/1/2011 13:47

Broker upgrade today

[cat] 09/1/2011 16:47

another breakout
trading statement in just over a weeks time

[lebondy] 31/12/2010 12:01

This has been one of my best performers this year...as smartphone popularity rises, hopefully the CPW share price will rise too...here's to a good 2011 to all long term holders...

[puffin1] 23/12/2010 12:38

Happy xmas all long term holders.

[cat] 16/12/2010 10:44

1031 GMT [Dow Jones] Bank of America Merrill Lynch raises Carphone Warehouse (CPW.LN) price target to 500p from 450p as it raises its EBIT forecast for Best Buy Mobile US. Says the business faces limited competition in the U.S. and BofA now estimates it can reach a market share of 11% by the end of next year, versus a previous estimate of 10%. Says Carphone is in the sweet spot of the smartphone upgrade cycle in the U.S. and Europe and notes some strategic value in the company's stake in Virgin Mobile France. Also notes the opportunity for Carphone to attract more of a U.S. investor base. Buy rating. Shares +0.8% at 400p. ([e-mail])

[cat] 14/12/2010 14:36

Might see some US buying as through BY's results they realise CPW have a pure exposure to the best bits of retail

[cat] 14/12/2010 14:34

yep Best Buy Mobile was strong - the rest disappointed.

the nice bit is CPW has a profit sharing deal with the US Best Buy Mobile...


good chance to pick some cheap stock up is going fast


Company Description

CPWPLC comprises a 50 per cent interest in the Best Buy Europe Group and a 47.1 per cent interest in Virgin Mobile France. CPWPLC is actively involved in the management of these businesses through regular participation in operational and strategic meetings as well as board representation. However, it should be noted that New Carphone Warehouse does not exercise overall control over either of these businesses at board or shareholder level – although in respect of both businesses, its consent is required for decisions which materially impact their strategic direction. CPWPLC also has Carphone Property – a portfolio currently comprising four freehold properties – and a number of minority investments.

The Best Buy Europe Group is a leading European retailer of mobile and other wireless technology and services. It operates 2,453 stores in nine European countries, principally under "The Carphone Warehouse" and "The Phone House" brands.

This business is evolving its existing retail proposition to provide a broader range of products and services associated with the "Connected World". It is also at an advanced stage of preparing for the launch of a new "Best Buy"-branded "Big Box" store format and online proposition, offering consumer electronics products and services.

The Best Buy Europe Group also benefits from a profit sharing agreement with Best Buy Mobile, Best Buy's specialist mobile business in the US, which currently operates through 71 standalone stores and dedicated Best Buy Mobile centres in all of Best Buy's 1,068 stores.


Virgin Mobile France is the fourth largest mobile operator in France, with 1.7 million customers, operating as an MVNO under the "Virgin Mobile" brand. The Virgin group also has a 47.1 per cent interest in the business, with the remaining 5.8 per cent. held by Financom S.A.S. and employees of the company.
Carphone Property currently comprises four properties in London, Manchester and Lancashire, with an aggregate book value of £66 million.
The New Carphone Warehouse Group also holds minority investments in three digital radio multiplexes and two wireless technology business

[matt123d] 14/12/2010 14:20

Deep test of the 20dma there which has found quite a bit of demand.

[old joe1] 14/12/2010 14:08

It appears it was TV sales that spoilt the party.

[pascaltrading] 07/12/2010 19:12

Cat, you make me laugh - the only one who contributes to this board!! I've been holding for a while now, it keeps going up, but clearly is not fashionable enough to be interesting to anyone. Keeps making me money, so I thought I'd put a post up to keep you company!! Good Luck!

[cat] 07/12/2010 17:52

£5 soon

[cat] 06/12/2010 22:18

nice

£4 broken

[matt123d] 06/12/2010 16:17

Exclusive pre-xmas sellers of Google Nexus S phone in US and UK.

[cat] 01/12/2010 17:46

dum dedum dedum

[cat] 30/11/2010 14:28

Cyber-Monday numbers so far have been record-breaking with electronics flying.

[cat] 26/11/2010 22:20

all quiet on the Western Front
BestBuy gonna have a stormer

[cat] 18/11/2010 22:35

Looking at the chart, another fast 50p could be on the cards.
BestBuy and smartphones and tablets.
nice

[matt123d] 16/11/2010 12:03

Very firm today on such on negative general market day. Very positive sign.

[cat] 15/11/2010 22:42

i cannot see a gap in any of the candle charts I use