Marks & Spencer Share News (MKS)

British equities slip on higher yields, financials drag

FTSE 100 down 0.2%, FTSE 250 off 0.9%

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Aldi and Lidl cheer record festive period with sales up 8% and 12%

(Alliance News) - Discounter supermarkets Aldi and Lidl on Tuesday revealed record Christmas trading in the UK, as cash-strapped shoppers looked to cut the costs of their festive celebrations.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: UK equities outclassed by other markets in 2023

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed mixed on Friday, the final trading day of 2023, as the annual returns from UK equities were outshone by international markets.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks mixed on final day of underperforming year

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mixed on Friday, the last trading day of 2023, as investors assess rather meagre returns from the UK equity market in the past year.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks hold onto gains amid US rate cut hopes

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 index was outperforming other European stock-price measures at midday on Wednesday, boosted by gains for miners and industrials.

Not just for Christmas: Britain's M&S targets more regular food shoppers

M&S food shopper numbers jump at Christmas

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M&S, Morrisons used unlawful land deals to block rival shops — UK CMA

(Alliance News) - Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd and Marks & Spencer Group PLC broke land use laws to stop rival supermarkets opening nearby stores, according to the UK competition watchdog.

M&S and Morrisons criticised over 'unlawful' land deals

(Sharecast News) - Marks & Spencer and Wm Morrison Supermarkets used unlawful land deals to block rivals, the competition watchdog ruled on Wednesday.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC likes Softcat; Jefferies cuts Future

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations xxxxday morning:

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citi and Peel up B&M; JPMorgan cuts 888

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

Deutsche Bank starts coverage of 6 retail stocks; prefers Asos, B&M and M&S

(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank initiated coverage on six UK retail stocks on Tuesday, with a preference for Asos, B&M European Value Retail and Marks & Spencer.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche says 'buy' B&M and Marks & Spencer

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

London close: Stocks higher despite weaker retail sales data

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in a positive state on Friday despite weaker-than-expected UK retail sales figures.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Exane BNP cuts Entain but raises SSE

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