Marks & Spencer Share News (MKS)

London open: Stocks rise ahead of US jobs report

- Non-farm payrolls in focus - easyJet traffic up 4.8 per cent in March - RBS appoints Credit Suisse banker as CFO techMARK 2,772.13 +0.05% FTSE 100 6,672.25 +0.35% FTSE 250 16,391.84 +0.26% UK stocks opened with small gains on Friday morning ahead of the all-important US non-farm payrolls report

UK MORNING BRIEFING: Matomy Media Pulls IPO; CFOs Come And Go

LONDON (Alliance News) - UK shares have opened slightly higher Friday, as the market awaits US jobs figures later in the day.

Matomy Media Group Ltd became the first initial public offering to be pulled in London in 2014.

The CFO role was front and centre

BUZZ-Top of the Street: round-up of highly rated analyst action in Europe

Ratings & estimate changes by Europe's top-ranked* analysts: ** Marks & Spencer : Goldman Sachs keeps sell rating, adds to conviction sell list, sees margin under pressure from growing competition in UK food retail. ** Royal Mail : Deutsche initiates coverage on stock with hold. Read more

UK Earnings, Trading Statements Calendar - Week Ahead

UK Earnings, Trading Statements Calendar

Read more 2 Apr 2014 16:05 MARKET COMMENT: Stocks Make Small Gains As Deflation Puts ECB Meet In Focus LONDON (Alliance News) - Stocks in the UK and Europe have closed modestly higher Wednesday, while those in the US also trade just slightly higher, despite an improving trend of US economic data, as markets appear to enter wait-and-see mode ahead of the European Central Bank meeting on Thursday Read more 2 Apr 2014 15:35 FTSE 100 movers: Fresnillo climbs on broker upgrade Fresnillo was a strong riser following RBC Capital's decision to upgrade the stock from a 'sector perform' to an 'outperform'. BHP Billiton and Randgold were also rising strongly. Marks & Spencer charged higher on news it is planning to open 250 more stores overseas over the next three years. Chie Read more 2 Apr 2014 12:22 M&S planning to open 250 stores worldwide Marks & Spencer (M&S) is reportedly planning to open 250 more stores overseas over the next three years. Chief Executive Marc Bolland, who spoke to City analysts in Paris on Tuesday, said that the move would grow the High Street retailer's international sales by 25% and profits by as much as 40%. Read more 2 Apr 2014 11:57 UK MIDDAY BRIEFING: Marks & Spencer Unveils Global Growth Plan LONDON (Alliance News) - Marks and Spencer Group PLC is planning to open 250 new stores outside the UK over the next three years, as part of its global expansion plans. M&S currently operates a total of 455 stores in 53 territories outside the UK, as well as nin Read more 2 Apr 2014 10:47 UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Marks & Spencer Rises On Expansion Plans LONDON (Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers within the main London indices midday Wednesday. ------- FTSE 100 - WINNERS Marks and Spencer Group, up 2.4%. The retailer has announced that it is planning to ope Read more 2 Apr 2014 10:27 TOP NEWS: BP To Shutter Oil Refinery In Brisbane, Australia LONDON (Alliance News) - The following is a summary of top news stories Wednesday. ---------- COMPANIES ---------- BP PLC announced it intends to halt refinery operations at its major Bulwer Island refinery in Brisbane, Australia by mid-20 Read more 2 Apr 2014 09:41 REFILE-UPDATE 1-British retailer M&S eyes overseas growth as home sales wilt (Corrects in third paragraph to give Bolland's full name and job title) * Aims to expand overseas profits by 40 pct over 3 years * To open 250 stores including 20 food outlets in Paris * Around 60 pct of new outlets will be run as franchises By James Davey PARIS, Apr Read more 2 Apr 2014 08:08 Marks & Spencer To Open 250 Stores Outside UK Over Next 3 Years LONDON (Alliance News) - British retailer Marks and Spencer Group PLC is planning to open 250 new stores outside the UK over the next three years, as part of its global expansion plans. M&S, which held an investor day in Paris on Tuesday, said 60% of the new stores will be franchised. Read more 2 Apr 2014 07:38 UK MORNING BRIEFING: FirstGroup In Line; Go-Ahead Tipped By Goldman LONDON (Alliance News) - Shares have opened flat to slightly down Wednesday, despite a record close in the US and strong UK house price data. Goldman Sachs has added Go-Ahead Group to its Conviction Buy List with a price target of 2,310 pence. The bus and train comp Read more 2 Apr 2014 07:05 Wednesday newspaper round-up: Pensions, UK Coal, BT Group In remarks to BBC Radio 4's Today Programme the head of Financial Conduct Authority, Martin Wheatley, said that action on the exit penalties which reduce the value of pensions will be considered as part of the inquiry into old investments. Nevertheless, he refused to be drawn into anticipating what Read more 1 Apr 2014 13:40 Britain's M&S ramps up overseas expansion PARIS, April 1 (Reuters) - Britain's Marks & Spencer plans to grow its international profits by 40 percent over the next three years by expanding its number of overseas stores by more than a half. The 130-year-old firm, Britain's biggest clothing retailer which is struggling in its home ma Read more 170171172173174175176177178 Stay Informed! With our newsletters and social media channels. Daily Market Report (Weekday Evenings)Week Ahead (Sunday Evening) Login to your account Login failed Remember MeSign In Don't have an account? Click here to register. Quickpicks are a member only feature Login to your account Login failed Remember MeSign In Don't have an account? Click here to register.