Debenhams Share Discussion Threads

[srpactive] 17/1/2018 14:39

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I disagree, it is a downward spiral that they prey on, but there you are.

[ltcm1] 17/1/2018 14:35

It is complete rubbish to suggest shorting contributed to Carillion's problems. It wasn't shorting that caused the share price to crash 90%, it was a profit warning. It's been common knowledge in the construction industry for some years they were bidding at very close to breakeven prices on projects, so there was no margin for error. That's why the shorters got involved!

As for Debs it's a tricky one because what would be the impact if Mike Ashley or should I correctly say Sports Direct have to divest their holding??? 21% will have a big impact.

[boraki] 17/1/2018 13:49

Yes, very strange indeed

[srpactive] 17/1/2018 09:44

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Up and down from them.

[boraki] 17/1/2018 09:43

Deutsche Bank AG reduce holdings

[srpactive] 17/1/2018 09:27

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Yes again well argued.

dyor

[simon templar qc] 17/1/2018 09:21

I agree shorting does cause a major problem.

In actual fact I happen to feel the directors buying here is only to try and boost confidence in shareholders rather than confidence in the company.

They know the lower the share price the harder it is to raise money and lower share price means lower share pricing and more dilution.

The shorters cannot lose if they stick in their.

[simon templar qc] 17/1/2018 09:10

srpactive,

Yes but too much borrowing and Interfere all at risk.

Billions of borrowings out there and some has just disappeared!

That money has gone out of the economy. NHS in a mess the government considering more tax all equals less money to spend in retail.

Its all affecting the economy money does not grow on trees.

[simon templar qc] 17/1/2018 09:06

Vince Cable slams government for ignoring hedge funds red flags on shorting..



Guess what Debenhams now one of the most shorted stocks!

[srpactive] 17/1/2018 09:05

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Good points well made, but unemployment is at a record
low, with many vacancies so two sides, dyor.

[topazfrenzy] 17/1/2018 09:02

yawn, Simon is back with his Daily Express reader advice .... yawn

[simon templar qc] 17/1/2018 08:52

Investors need to take care now with retail, the Carillion affect is spreading !

A lot of small businesses are being affected including many subcontractors and self employed builders, bricklayers, joiners, plumbers, electricians.

Many have down tools yesterday they fear they will not get paid.

Billions of money outstanding!

Its spreading other construction companies shares falling, Interserve one.

This is going to affect spending power in turn retail spend.

[srpactive] 17/1/2018 08:48

The majors have both increased by 1% each, dyor.

But yes fair point.

How many shares need to be bought to close their positions?

[owenski] 17/1/2018 08:45

lol, a NED has splashed out on 23,000 quids worth.

Still the highest shorted stock out there.

[srpactive] 17/1/2018 07:24

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Morning and good post.

Due to the internet, the store retailers need to offer
something more or different so the customers use both.
Incorporating stores within stores is an idea I have
mentioned before at aly ( Laura Ashley ),
do your idea with M&S. M&S focus on food and fashion
and aly focus on furniture and home etc, dyor.

Edit

Two major shareholders and a non executive have been
increasing here recently at above the current share price, seems
very interesting, dyor.

[terminated] 16/1/2018 21:41

I do think they could do with hooking up with sports direct or similar sportswear company. Dedicate one floor just to that and get rid of the houseware division. One floor is roughly the size of a sports direct megastore. I'm sure MA has thought about it.

[hpcg] 16/1/2018 19:55

Now that CLLN has gone we can all get back to DEB. Dividend has to go. share price will drop because only dividend chasers left now but cash preservation is a must to avoid any hope of bk.

[topazfrenzy] 16/1/2018 18:23

fox, sooty, I sold my small position this morning at 31p, will watch from the sides, in fact this entire stockmarket is due a correction so have raised cash.

[boraki] 16/1/2018 18:03

This is true

[american idiot] 16/1/2018 18:02

I'm also one for scrutinising things in very fine detail.

I spend many many hours researching companies BEFORE an initial investment.

Explains how I dodged the bullet here throughout these falls thankfully.

[simon templar qc] 16/1/2018 17:01

Have always been clued up on detail its my speciality, I learnt a lot from a forensic account many years ago.

John Lewis is a bellweather stock and the best indicator out there.

[american idiot] 16/1/2018 16:44

Excellent idea and link Simon QC.

A great indicator to how DEB will be doing.

[simon templar qc] 16/1/2018 16:39

Fashion up a measly 0.3% but in actual fact like for like is down, they opened another new store this year...



Home down -4.4%

Electrical down -6%

With John Lewis price match it doesn't look good for other retailers.

Retail still deteriorating.