Marks And Spencer Share Discussion Threads

[simon templar qc] 10/8/2012 19:29

New collection...

[simon templar qc] 10/8/2012 19:20

New range...

[simon templar qc] 10/8/2012 16:31

Strong finish on bad day looks good for next week.

[simon templar qc] 10/8/2012 10:44

Have been following it for some time but I still think its very risky at the moment. If a turnaround did come it would fly but not for me just at the moment but I keep it on my monitor and am watching closely.

[snatander] 10/8/2012 09:27

Speculative but it trades under its cash, is making some changes. Hope it goes like Next did, from 10p to £30

[simon templar qc] 10/8/2012 08:43

I always keep my eye on JL it looks good for MKS. What is your view on French Connection ?

[snatander] 10/8/2012 08:41

John Lewis sales growth has rebounded as the Olympic feel-good factor, milder weather and new ranges boosted takings.

RETAIL WEEK


Sales soared 22.4% to £63.33m in the week to August 4, with Olympics merchandise in particular selling well, rocketing 51% on last week.

John Lewis head of commercial format and implementation Tim Harrison said: "Undoubtedly, the feel-good factor of Team GB's medal success has had a direct impact in uplifting sales, not only in our London shops but also in our branches throughout the country – certainly a great way to start the new half year."

[simon templar qc] 10/8/2012 08:25

Not really but I get around a lot and seen you on french connection and a few other stocks I am always on the lookout.

[simon templar qc] 10/8/2012 08:21

Chart looking bullish again.

[snatander] 10/8/2012 08:20

ohhhhh a stalker....Long on M&S, big long term hold. On a yield like this bootiful

[simon templar qc] 10/8/2012 08:18

I agree I may post on chart thread next Snatander!

Been following some of your posts on other threads around lately are you a trader or long on stocks!

[snatander] 10/8/2012 08:15

Chart looks good for next level of 385p and then 424p

[portside1] 09/8/2012 18:25

sales are falling big timebe aware do look before losing your cash .
this share is a sell .

[simon templar qc] 09/8/2012 10:57

My rods doing a lot of quivering this morning.

[simon templar qc] 09/8/2012 09:27

Yes it is, my divining rod is quivering again I can sense something affoot here.

Dow is due to open up and we tend to trend higher on futures up. If its a US predator that is what I would expect.

My rod tends to quiver more in an afternoon albeit it started earlier this morning.

[snatander] 09/8/2012 09:10

You can say that again! Your rod is quivering again

[simon templar qc] 09/8/2012 09:10

Looking a lot stroger today I see the share price trending up.

[simon templar qc] 08/8/2012 13:12

Read the links I have supplied, there is no smoke without fire and in any event MKS is still a good cash generative business and pays a good yield. These things take a little time.

[portside1] 08/8/2012 09:16

it is only the rumour that is holding this up it will drop soon .300p.

[snatander] 08/8/2012 07:54

Strong opening i reckon, a 10% move here and we might get RNS news of bid interest i hope

[snatander] 08/8/2012 07:49

When they repatriate the earnings a US buyer gets a further ongoing regular benefit

[simon templar qc] 08/8/2012 07:38

Yes I agree entirely. We could be looking for quite a premium. I suspect if a bid did come they would have to come up with a bid in the £6 to £7 range to make up shareholders minds once and for all. With a strong dollar a US predator could manage a deal like that.

[snatander] 08/8/2012 07:31

Strong dollar means they can pay a hefty hefty premium imho.

The retailer, which fought off a £9.1billion bid by Bhs owner Sir Philip Green in 2004, so could be £6-£7?

[simon templar qc] 08/8/2012 07:29

According to the Express a US retailer could use the UK to get a foothold here and I agree.