Shares in M&S spark on takeover rumours
22nd Nov 2021 10:11
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Marks & Spencer jumped on Monday after it was reported that an investment firm was interested in the high street stalwart.
Read moreOcado surges as Deutsche Bank hints at possible buyout by M&S
19th Nov 2021 08:08
(Sharecast News) - Ocado surged to the top of the FTSE 100 on Friday as Deutsche Bank hinted at a possible buyout by Marks & Spencer.
Read moreSupermarket visits jump as shoppers look to Christmas
16th Nov 2021 10:34
(Sharecast News) - The number of shoppers visiting supermarkets jumped last month, industry research published on Tuesday showed, as consumers got an early start on the festive season.
Read moreSupermarket prices surge as cost pressures bite
9th Nov 2021 10:51
(Sharecast News) - Grocery price inflation has surged to a 14-month high, industry data showed on Tuesday, further squeezing already under-pressure household finances.
Read moreCredit Suisse reiterates 'underperform' on Ocado, cuts price target
26th Oct 2021 12:30
(Sharecast News) - Credit Suisse reiterated its 'underperform' rating on shares of online supermarket Ocado on Tuesday and cut the price target to 1,500p from 1,550p as it said there was "little room for new optimism".
Read moreUK grocery sales fall as fuel crisis keeps shoppers at home
12th Oct 2021 07:44
(Sharecast News) - UK grocery sales were curtailed by the fuel crisis last month, industry data showed, while inflationary pressures continued to mount.
Read moreSupermarket prices rise as cost pressures mount
14th Sep 2021 09:53
(Sharecast News) - Supermarket prices rose sharply in September as grocers cut in-store promotions amid increased cost pressures, a survey showed.
Read moreOcado Retail reports 'strong' demand, announces plans for new Luton CFC
14th Sep 2021 07:23
(Sharecast News) - Ocado Retail saw sales drop by considerably more than expected over its third quarter, but only due to a conflagration at its customer fulfilment centre at Erith.
Read moreGrocery sales falling more slowly in last four weeks
17th Aug 2021 09:43
(Sharecast News) - Grocery sales fell 4% year-on-year over the 12 weeks to 8 August, fresh data revealed on Tuesday, although sales were declining much more slowly in the shorter term, by 0.5% over the past four weeks.
Read moreGrocery sales falling more slowly in last four weeks
17th Aug 2021 09:43
(Sharecast News) - Grocery sales fell 4% year-on-year over the 12 weeks to 8 August, fresh data revealed on Tuesday, although sales were declining much more slowly in the shorter term, by 0.5% over the past four weeks.
Read moreOcado shares hit after fire at Erith warehouse
19th Jul 2021 08:35
(Sharecast News) - Ocado shares were hit on Monday after a fire at its warehouse in Erith, south-east London, following a collision between three robots.
Read moreFriday broker round-up
16th Jul 2021 12:03
(Sharecast News) - Pantheon Resources: Canaccord Genuity keeps at speculative buy but hikes target price from 115.0p to 170.0p.
Read moreTuesday broker round-up
6th Jul 2021 13:14
(Sharecast News) - WM Morrison Supermarkets: Credit Suisse downgrades to neutral with a target price of 254p.
Read moreOcado H1 loss narrows as retail revenue rises
6th Jul 2021 07:31
(Sharecast News) - Ocado's first-half loss narrowed as the online grocer's retail revenue rose during further Covid-19 restrictions in the UK.
Read moreThursday broker round-up
24th Jun 2021 14:13
(Sharecast News) - BP: HSBC downgrades to hold with a target price of 360p.
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