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LSE:SBRY 6 November 2025 - 27 January 2026

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 rises toward 10,200 as banks lead gains

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 rises toward 10,200 as banks lead gains

Bank shares pushed London’s FTSE 100 up 0.5% to 10,197 on Tuesday, while the FTSE 250 was flat. UK shop prices rose 1.5% year-on-year in January, the fastest pace in nearly two years. Dr Martens dropped 8.7% after warning on demand. Cranswick signaled profits at the top end of its forecast range.
Sainsbury share price rises as buyback update lands while tariff jitters hit London

Sainsbury share price rises as buyback update lands while tariff jitters hit London

Sainsbury shares rose 1.2% to 318.6 pence in London trading Monday, outperforming a 0.6% drop in the FTSE 100 after new U.S. tariff threats. The company disclosed a buyback of 636,600 shares on Jan. 16 as part of a £92 million program set to end Feb. 28. Sainsbury’s grocery sales climbed 5.4% over Christmas, but non-food sales lagged. Preliminary results are due April 23.
19 January 2026
UK Retail Shakeout Starts Fast: 2,550 Jobs at Risk as Supermarkets Battle for Share

UK Retail Shakeout Starts Fast: 2,550 Jobs at Risk as Supermarkets Battle for Share

Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop have entered administration, putting about 2,550 jobs at risk across nearly 300 UK stores. Tesco raised its profit outlook after a 3.2% rise in UK sales over Christmas, while Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer reported stronger food sales but weaker non-food results. Asda’s sales fell 4.2% and its market share slipped to 11.4%.
8 January 2026
UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh high as Next upgrade lifts retailers and oil majors rise

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh high as Next upgrade lifts retailers and oil majors rise

FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,061 in early London trade, near record highs after Next lifted its profit outlook and energy stocks advanced. Next shares gained 3.1% as full-price sales jumped 10.6%. Tesco and Sainsbury’s also climbed after new grocery data showed rising sales and easing inflation. BP and Shell advanced, while JD Sports fell 6.4%.
Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in the UK: Where to Buy Essentials on 25 December (Petrol, Pharmacies, Motorway Services)

Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in the UK: Where to Buy Essentials on 25 December (Petrol, Pharmacies, Motorway Services)

All major UK supermarkets will be closed on Christmas Day 2025, according to coverage published 24 December. Only some motorway service stations, petrol forecourts, travel hubs, and select pharmacies will remain open. Large shops in England and Wales are required by law to close, while small shops may open at the owner's discretion. Scotland has separate trading rules.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near Record Highs as Traders Weigh Fed Cut, BoE Outlook and Housing Jitters – 11 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near Record Highs as Traders Weigh Fed Cut, BoE Outlook and Housing Jitters – 11 December 2025

The FTSE 100 edged up 0.07% to around 9,662 late Thursday morning, staying just below its record high as investors weighed a US Federal Reserve rate cut and expectations for Bank of England action. The FTSE 250 slipped, while the AIM All-Share rose 0.3%. UK gilt yields fell, with the 10-year at about 4.5%. European markets were mixed after Wall Street’s rally faded.
Most Active UK Stocks Today (10 December 2025): HSBC, BP and Tesco Lead London’s Volume Surge

Most Active UK Stocks Today (10 December 2025): HSBC, BP and Tesco Lead London’s Volume Surge

Lloyds, Vodafone, HSBC, and Barclays led UK trading volumes Wednesday, each moving millions of shares by mid-morning. The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% at 08:30 GMT, while sterling climbed above $1.33. BP, Tesco, and Volution Group also saw heavy activity, with Volution jumping over 7% after a strong update and acquisition news. German and French indices slipped.
UK Stock Market Opening Preview for 4 December 2025: FTSE 100 Outlook, Key Data and Stocks to Watch

UK Stock Market Opening Preview for 4 December 2025: FTSE 100 Outlook, Key Data and Stocks to Watch

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.1% on December 3, with miners rising on record copper prices and banks falling after the FCA said it will resume handling motor-finance mis-selling complaints in May 2026. WPP will exit the FTSE 100, replaced by British Land. Sainsbury dropped over 4% after Qatar’s wealth fund moved to cut its stake. UK services PMI slipped to 51.3 in November, signaling slower growth.
J Sainsbury Share Price Slides as Qatar Cuts Stake – What the 98 Million Share Sale Means for LON:SBRY Investors

J Sainsbury Share Price Slides as Qatar Cuts Stake – What the 98 Million Share Sale Means for LON:SBRY Investors

J Sainsbury shares fell 4.5% to 311.2p in early London trading Wednesday after Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund sold nearly half its stake, raising about £265.5 million and cutting its holding to 6.82%. Czech investor Daniel Křetínský is now set to become the grocer’s largest shareholder. Sainsbury receives no cash from the transaction. The shares remain up about 23% year-to-date.
3 December 2025
Deliveroo Becomes First UK Delivery App to Offer Nectar Points on Sainsbury’s Orders

Deliveroo Becomes First UK Delivery App to Offer Nectar Points on Sainsbury’s Orders

From 27 November 2025, Sainsbury’s customers can earn Nectar points on grocery orders placed through Deliveroo, marking the first integration of Nectar with a UK delivery platform. The partnership covers over 1,000 Sainsbury’s locations. Customers receive one Nectar point per £1 spent on eligible items. The move follows Deliveroo’s £3.9 billion acquisition by DoorDash.
‘Do Not Eat’ Warning: Asda Duck Spring Rolls Recalled Today as Tesco Salad, Lidl and Poundland Nuts Pulled in UK Supermarket Safety Alert – 28 November 2025

‘Do Not Eat’ Warning: Asda Duck Spring Rolls Recalled Today as Tesco Salad, Lidl and Poundland Nuts Pulled in UK Supermarket Safety Alert – 28 November 2025

Asda has recalled its 10 Mini Duck Spring Rolls with Hoisin Dip after a misprinted use-by date extended shelf life by a month, raising food poisoning concerns, the Food Standards Agency said Friday. Shoppers are told not to eat the product and to return it for a refund. Major supermarkets including Tesco, Lidl, Poundland, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s have also issued recalls this week.
28 November 2025
London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

UK stocks today (6 Nov 2025): FTSE 100 edges lower before BoE decision; Sainsbury lifts profit guidance, ITV warns on Q4 ads, AstraZeneca beats

The UK FTSE 100 edged down as investors awaited the Bank of England’s rate decision, with sterling near multi-month lows. October construction PMI fell to 44.1, the steepest drop in over five years. Sainsbury raised profit guidance and announced a special dividend. ITV warned of a 9% Q4 ad revenue decline and £35m in temporary savings.
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