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LSE:MKS.L News 6 January 2026 - 25 January 2026

Marks & Spencer share price flat near 361p after UK retail sales beat forecasts — what’s next for MKS stock

Marks & Spencer share price flat near 361p after UK retail sales beat forecasts — what’s next for MKS stock

Marks and Spencer shares closed Friday at 361p, down 0.06%, after UK retail sales volumes rose 0.4% in December, beating forecasts. M&S reported a 5.6% rise in like-for-like food sales for the quarter, while non-food sales fell 2.9%. Investors are watching for signs of stronger clothing demand as discounting eases.
25 January 2026
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Marks & Spencer share price slips in London as tariff jitters hit Europe

Marks & Spencer share price slips in London as tariff jitters hit Europe

London, Jan 19, 2026, 09:37 GMT — Regular session Shares of Marks & Spencer Group plc (MKS.L) slipped 0.5% to 364.9 pence by 0921 GMT, falling from an initial 370.0p as the London market softened. The FTSE 100 retailer’s stock has fluctuated between 315.5p and 417.5p over the past year. (Share Prices) European stocks fell after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on imports from Britain and other European countries, stirring up fresh trade friction. London’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.4%, while the STOXX 600 declined 1.3%. ING economists said the tariff push is “now even more political and less
19 January 2026
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Marks & Spencer share price ends Friday higher — what traders watch next week

Marks & Spencer share price ends Friday higher — what traders watch next week

London, Jan 17, 2026, 09:28 GMT — Market closed. Marks & Spencer Group (MKS.L) shares closed up 0.9% on Friday at 366.8 pence, with London markets shut over the weekend. About 25 million shares changed hands, and the stock sits about 12% below its 52-week high of 417.8p. (lt.morningstar.com) The rise capped a week in which the shares gained about 4%, after a choppy start to January. Investors have treated M&S as a quick gauge of the British consumer: food has held up, while discretionary spend looks less dependable. (Investing.com) Next week brings two data points that can move rate
17 January 2026
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Marks & Spencer shares climb on Berenberg upgrade after strong Christmas food sales

Marks & Spencer shares climb on Berenberg upgrade after strong Christmas food sales

London, Jan 9, 2026, 11:25 GMT — Regular session Marks & Spencer Group plc (MKS.L) shares rose 2.4% to 353.2 pence by 1110 GMT on Friday. (Share Prices) Berenberg upgraded the stock to “buy” from “hold” and nudged its target price up to 415 pence, saying the pullback late last year left the forward price-to-earnings multiple — the share price relative to expected earnings — looking more attractive. (Sharecast) That comes as investors sift a choppy Christmas read-out for UK retailers, where food held up but clothing and gift spending looked patchier, and executives kept pointing to a wary consumer
9 January 2026
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Marks & Spencer shares rise after Christmas update as food sales grow and outlook holds

Marks & Spencer shares rise after Christmas update as food sales grow and outlook holds

London, January 8, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Regular session Marks & Spencer Group plc (MKS.L) shares rose 2.8% to 337.8 pence by 0842 GMT, reversing earlier-week weakness as investors digested the retailer’s Christmas-quarter update. The stock is still well below its 52-week high of 417.5 pence and above the 315.5 pence low. London South East In a statement, M&S said food sales rose 6.6% in the 13 weeks to Dec. 27, with like-for-like sales — a measure that strips out new store openings — up 5.6%. Its Fashion, Home & Beauty business fell 2.5%, with like-for-like sales down 2.9%, and
8 January 2026
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Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) shares fall as Jan 8 Christmas trading update looms

Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) shares fall as Jan 8 Christmas trading update looms

London, January 6, 2026, 10:16 GMT — Regular session Shares in Marks and Spencer Group plc (MKS.L) fell 1.6% to 317.5 pence by 10:16 GMT on Tuesday, down 5.2 pence from the previous close. The stock traded between 316.46 and 327.60 pence, and is edging just above its 52-week low of 315.30. Google The slide comes ahead of a key seasonal read. M&S is due to publish its Christmas trading update on Thursday, Jan. 8, a statement investors use to gauge holiday demand and any knock-on effects for profit guidance — the company’s forecast for earnings. Marks & Spencer UK
6 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:46 AM EST Sensex and Nifty Bounce Back Amid IT Sector Weakness, Eyes on US-India Trade Deal February 7, 2026, 12:46 AM EST. India's Sensex rose 0.3% to 83,580.40 and Nifty gained 0.2% to 25,693.7 on Friday, recovering from early losses. The Nifty IT index dropped 1.5%, extending a weekly fall of 5%, pressured by a global tech sell-off linked to rising AI spending and competition. Foreign investors bought equities worth ₹1,951 crore, while domestic institutions sold ₹1,265 crore. The market is cautiously awaiting details of the US-India
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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