Marks And Spencer Share Discussion Threads

[freedom97] 26/5/2017 09:58

That's interesting, both Barclays & HSBC before the results were predicting the profit would be lower than it actually was. So good to see them both now positive with targets above £4.

I think the others bar for Peel Hunt are probably trying to either buy more or close shorts.

[philanderer] 26/5/2017 09:09

Yep, the truth is nobody really knows......I reckon they`ll trade between 350p and 400p until the next update. Proof still needed of the turnaround.


26th may HSBC buy tp 435p

reiterates

[philanderer] 25/5/2017 21:20

Updated post results:


25th may Numis reduce tp 320p
25th may Goldmans sell tp 375p
25th may Macquarie underperform tp 290p
25th may Barclays overweight tp 425p
24th may ShoreCap hold -
24th may Peel Hunt buy tp 500p
24th may Cantor sell tp 300p
24th may Liberum sell tp 250p



24th may +++++ results ++++

[philanderer] 25/5/2017 14:43

25th may Goldmans sell tp 375p up from 315p

[freedom97] 25/5/2017 12:53

larva, goes XD Thurs 1st, Fri 2nd is record date.

[philanderer] 25/5/2017 10:23

25th may Barclays overweight tp 425p up from 410p

[larva] 25/5/2017 09:30

final dividend of 11.9p ex on 2 June

NEXT FRIDAH

[philanderer] 24/5/2017 21:32

No problem pat :-)

Investors Chronicle:

IC TIP UPDATES:

A weak fourth quarter has piqued many investors’ interest this morning, particularly as it followed a more bullish third quarter report.

But chief executive Steve Rowe is more proud of the company’s success is charging full price for its clothing and home products. According to Mr Rowe, the business will soon log 91 straight days without promotions - the longest stretch in 10 years. We’ll follow up with more today, but for now, we remain buyers.

[patdavey] 24/5/2017 20:02

Thanks Philanderer for all your input here on HYP company info. With regard to the Peel Hunt buy rating, I see from the article they have decided on a 500 pence target. Wow!

[maurillac] 24/5/2017 18:39

wrong thread .....
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[montyhedge] 24/5/2017 17:35

Amazon just killing retail bricks and mortar companies. Who buys in shops anymore?

[boraki] 24/5/2017 14:41

Just adding to your post Nobilis

When an investor or trader enters a short position, he or she does so with the intention of profiting from falling prices. This is the opposite of a traditional long position where an investor hopes to profit from a rising market.

A brokerage firm lends shares or contracts to the customer who engages in the short sale. The firm uses its own inventory, another customer's margin account or another lender to supply the shares or contracts to the shorting customer. The customer typically pays interest on the loan, and if a borrowed stock pays a dividend, the customer is also responsible for paying the original owner the value of the dividends


Read more: How long can you short sell for?

[philanderer] 24/5/2017 13:45

Broker Peel Hunt said: “We think that M&S is doing a lot of the right things and that, in a tough market, the shopper is responding relatively well.”

[freedom97] 24/5/2017 13:28

When I turned my radio on just before 1pm I heard on R4 them talking about M&S. I missed the main programme only caught the end, but one women contacted them saying she loves M&S because they cater for the larger size women, and have a very good range.

Well, with more & more women putting on weight. Just walk around any town/city, and you'll know what I mean. M&S is certainly going to attract more business.

[freedom97] 24/5/2017 13:16

Wouldn't be surprised if Liberum have a short to close.

[philanderer] 24/5/2017 12:32

24th may ShoreCap hold -
24th may Peel Hunt buy tp 500p
24th may Cantor sell tp 300p
24th may Liberum sell tp 250p

[boraki] 24/5/2017 09:47

Mmmm very well thought out nobilis.

P.S I've got the bottle ready

[nobilis] 24/5/2017 09:19

final dividend of 11.9p ex on 2 June


Anyone short then is going to have to find a heap of money to pay that dividend back

There will also be buying pressure from instis who want to collect that dividend

[nobilis] 24/5/2017 09:15

boraki

get the veuve chilled

[tlobs2] 24/5/2017 09:11

It should be bale out time for any of the sensible shorters......

[boraki] 24/5/2017 09:10

Me 2,,

But I won't be happy till £4.00 taken out,

:-)