In a Thursday interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer, Signet Jewelers CEO Gina Drosos described the mood of consumers looking to buy engagement rings, saying demand is there, but many are more judicious when picking out diamonds. “We thought that engagements might come back a little faster, but there is a cautious consumer,” Drosos said. “So, … Read more
It was a rough start to the historically weak month of September on Wall Street. Economic growth concerns and investor trepidation ahead of Tuesday’s presidential debate and the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting later in the month sank the market. For the week: The S & P 500 gave back over 4% in its worst weekly … Read more
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday discussed what to look out for next week on Wall Street, highlighting the launch of the new iPhone 16 from Apple, earnings from enterprise software company Oracle and a consumer price index reading. He also opined on the nature of September, saying it is usually a rough time for the … Read more
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday guided investors through next week’s most market-moving events, highlighting the Federal Reserve’s meeting and the latest consumer price index report. “I’d be careful making a big move before the Fed meeting. We can’t be sure if Jay Powell won’t be more emphatic about leaving rates higher for longer given this … Read more
Luxury precious rings in a row on display in a jewelry store at a high-end shopping mall. Craig Hastings | Moment | Getty Images Roses are red, violets are blue, gemstones are hot and prices are too. Valentine’s Day has long been one of the most popular days of the year for jewelry and engagements. … Read more
SECAUCUS, N.J. — Here, shoppers can browse engagement rings, tennis bracelets and pendant necklaces displayed behind glass. Then, they can walk a few yards to grab milk, cereal or socks. Welcome to Walmart. During recent inflation, the world’s largest retailer attracted new and higher-income shoppers with cheaper groceries. Now, it’s trying to cater to that … Read more
