Sobeys to Acquire Safeway Canada (SWY) for C$5.8B

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Short Covering Expected in Safeway (SWY)

June 13, 2013 9:52 AM EDT

On Wednesday it was learned that Safeway (NYSE: SWY) sold Safeway Canada for C$5.8 billion or 10.7x EBITDA. In the view of analyst Shane Higgins of Deutsche Bank, the transaction is positive for Safeway and could trigger short covering.

"We believe... More

Citi Downgrades SAFEWAY (SWY) to Neutral

June 13, 2013 7:09 AM EDT

Citi downgraded SAFEWAY (NYSE: SWY) from Buy to Neutral.

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Shares of SAFEWAY closed at $23.11 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $14.73-$28.42.... More

Large Safeway (SWY) Deal Lifts Grocery Segment (SWY( (KR)

June 12, 2013 4:47 PM EDT

Safeway (NYSE: SWY) shares are ripping in late trading Wednesday following news that it is planning a major asset divestiture.

According to a... More