Marks & Spencer Share News (MKS)

London close: Stocks fall as US inflation comes in hot

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in the red on Thursday, reversing earlier gains after US consumer inflation came in hotter than expected.

Partying Britons boost Tesco and M&S at Christmas but cautious for new year

LONDON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Britons splashed out on premium and party food at Tesco and Marks & Spencer over Christmas, prioritising treats at home over eating out, and favouring the biggest retailers for their festive spending in still tough economic conditions.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks level out as US inflation nerves kick in

(Alliance News) - Upbeat morning trade for European markets gave way to caution by midday on Thursday, as investors look to a make-or-break US inflation reading, and what it could mean for the Federal Reserve interest rate outlook.

Tesco raises profit outlook again after strong Christmas sales

6 weeks to Jan 6 UK like-for-like sales up 6.8%

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LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks in the green; M&S slides as Tesco edges up

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London climbed at Thursday's market open, with investors feeling hopeful ahead of US inflation data, and considering Christmas updates from grocery companies.

LONDON BRIEFING: M&S reports strong sales momentum; Tesco ups guidance

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are tipped for a strong start on Thursday, as global equity markets benefit from optimism ahead of the US inflation print later in the day.

M&S sees FY in line as Christmas sales rise 8.1%

(Sharecast News) - UK retailer Marks & Spencer said it expected to deliver annual results in line with expectations despite higher-than-expected cost increases as it reported an 8.1% rise in sales over the key Christmas quarter driven by food revenue and womenswear.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Grocers weigh on FTSE as Sainsbury's disappoints

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mixed on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of US inflation data, and rising geopolitical tensions.

UK's M&S Christmas food sales growth topped only by Lidl

M&S food sales up 12.1% year-on-year in 12 weeks to Dec 30 -NIQ

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UK discounter B&M keeps profit outlook after Christmas sales rise

Third quarter revenue up 5%

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FTSE 100 lags European peers as oil drags

Shell drops; flags Q4 writedown on Singapore assets

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UK's Asda to match some discounter prices in push for market share

Asda to match Aldi and Lidl prices on 287 products

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UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies cuts Mondi to 'hold' from 'buy'

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and Thursday:

LONDON BRIEFING: Clarkson to beat expectations; Ithaca CEO leaves

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are expected to head lower at Friday's market open, as the year-end optimism about US rate cuts ebbs ahead of crucial economic data.