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MKS - Marks & Spencer Group

MKS
472.70
4.51 (+0.96%)
ASK PRICE BID PRICE CHANGE
472.70 472.40 4.51 (+0.96%)
Volume 1,248,845
Day's high 473.71
Day's low 312.20
Today’s open 470.00
Prev Close 467.90
   

Index: FTSE 100, FTSE 250 & FTSE All-Share

Sector: General Retailers

  • Company URL: http://corporate.marksandspencer.com
  • Company Profile: Marks & Spencer is a high street clothing, homeware and food retailer. The chain, which first took formation as Leeds market stall in 1894 and becoming a listed company in 1926, now makes almost exactly half its sales from food and half from clothing and home products. M&S is the number one provider of womenswear and lingerie in the UK, and is growing market share in menswear, kidswear and homeware thanks to a growing online business. The company has over 700 UK stores as well as more than 360 wholly owned, partly owned and franchised stores in 42 locations across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

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BullBearings trader activity in the last few days with this stock

Buying: 59%

Selling: 41%

Recent trades by BullBearings members
TRADE QTY. PRICE DATE
SELL 1,163 469.5p 22/05/13 08:11
BUY 4,142 469.2p 22/05/13 07:52
BUY (auto) 1,062 467.1p 22/05/13 07:16
BUY (auto) 200 467.1p 22/05/13 07:16
BUY (auto) 100 467.1p 22/05/13 07:16

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News & Reports referencing MKS

London close: Stocks surge as earnings impress, inflation eases

Well-received results from a number of FTSE 100 heavyweights and a sharp drop in consumer-price inflation in the UK lifted London's benchmark index to fresh multiyear highs on Tuesday.

17 hours ago

London midday: Stocks extend gains as inflation falls sharply

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22 hours ago

London open: Markets hold on to 12-year highs

Markets were trading within a narrow range on Tuesday morning after finishing at 12-year highs the day before, as traders consider how much further the impressive year-to-date rally has to go.

Yesterday

Tuesday broker round-up UPDATE

Antofagasta: Canaccord Genuity reduces target price from 1065p to 1040p, while leaving its hold recommendation unchanged.

22 hours ago

London pre-open: Small retreat expected in early trade

City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open down seven points from yesterday's close of 6,756, having hit a 13-year high on Monday.

Yesterday

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