Marstons Share News (MARS)

LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks called lower but UK food prices rise

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was called down on Tuesday following news that the US government is moving forward with planned tariffs of up to 25% against China, Canada and Mexico.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Investec raises Mony; Peel Hunt lifts Ferrexpo

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

Earnings, rate cut bets lift UK stocks

Sterling dips as UK jobless rate rises

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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks mixed as Donald Trump sows confusion

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were mostly higher at midday on Tuesday with the Bank of England remaining likely to cut rates in February, despite rising earnings.

IN BRIEF: Marston's confident on profit after strong festive pub trade

Marston's PLC - Wolverhampton, England-based based operator of 1,334 pubs across UK - Expects to meet market expectations for GBP68.3 million in underlying pretax profit for financial 2025, which runs to the end of September, after a "particularly strong key festive trading period". This would be up 62% from GBP42.1 million in financial 2024. In the 16 weeks that ended on Saturday, total retail sales in managed and partnership pubs was up 3.0% on year, driven by both food and drink sales, Marston's says. Within this, like-for-like sales were up 2.0%, as the core Christmas period offset poor weather in November and January. In the two weeks from December 22 to January 4, LFL sales were up 11% on year, including "record" sales on Christmas Day itself. Marston's will publish its half-year results on May 13.

Marston's sales growth slowed by harsh UK weather

Analysts expect Marston's to raise prices in March

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Marston's delivers 'strong growth' over key festive trading period

(Sharecast News) - Pub landlord Marston's said on Tuesday that it had delivered "strong growth" over the key festive trading period, with continued confidence in delivering FY25 market expectations.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

Marston's confident for Christmas and future as swings to profit

(Alliance News) - Marston's PLC on Tuesday said Christmas bookings were ahead of last year amid high levels of reservations, as it highlighted confidence in its outlook despite some pressure costs from the UK budget.

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Genel slumps on legal blow; Marston's up

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Tuesday.

Marston's upbeat as full-year profits rise

(Sharecast News) - Pub group Marston's reported a rise in full-year profit and revenue on Tuesday as it struck an upbeat note about the outlook.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Strong start before US data; earnings boost 250s

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Tuesday, supported by travel stocks, oil majors and miners, and for now shaking off worries about possible tariffs during the Trump-era and any nerves ahead of US jobs data.

JP Morgan toasts European leisure sector

(Sharecast News) - JP Morgan has adopted a positive position on European hotel and gaming stocks, including upgrading France's Accor and reiterating its 'overweight' rating on Marston's.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Shore Capital says "hold" Intertek

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and on Monday:

UK BUDGET: Reeves delivers win for gambling stocks and cheer for pubs

(Alliance News) - Shares in betting firms leapt after Wednesday's budget contained no rumoured tax changes, while a cut in beer duty provided cheer to pub operators.