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LSE:TSCO News 4 January 2026 - 3 February 2026

Tesco share price slips as grocery inflation cools — 3 dates investors are watching

Tesco share price slips as grocery inflation cools — 3 dates investors are watching

Tesco shares dipped 0.1% to 430.9 pence in early London trading, following new data showing UK grocery inflation slowed to 4.0%, its lowest since April. Tesco’s market share rose to 28.7% as sales climbed 4.4% in the 12 weeks to Jan. 25. Investors await the Bank of England’s Feb. 5 rate decision and UK CPI data on Feb. 18. Tesco’s next earnings report is due April 16.
3 February 2026
Tesco share price ends the week higher — what could move TSCO.L next

Tesco share price ends the week higher — what could move TSCO.L next

Tesco shares closed up 1.1% at 425.2 pence Friday in London, capping a 2.9% gain over five sessions as 11.3 million shares traded. The FTSE 100 rose 0.51%. Investors await the Bank of England’s policy decision Thursday and Tesco’s full-year results on April 16. Tesco continues its £1.45 billion share buyback and expects profit at the top end of forecasts.
1 February 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.
Tesco share price today: TSCO ticks higher — what’s moving the stock and what comes next

Tesco share price today: TSCO ticks higher — what’s moving the stock and what comes next

Tesco shares rose 0.9% to 416.8p in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed the purchase of 429,649 shares as part of its £1.45 billion buyback. Tesco recently lifted its full-year profit forecast after a 3.2% rise in UK sales over Christmas. Investors remain focused on pricing strategy and margin risks. Tesco’s preliminary results are scheduled for April 16.
26 January 2026
Tesco share price today: TSCO slips early as £1.45bn buyback ticks on

Tesco share price today: TSCO slips early as £1.45bn buyback ticks on

Tesco shares fell 0.9% to 424.7 pence in early London trading Friday after a new buyback filing. The company repurchased 476,674 shares on Jan. 14 as part of its £1.45 billion buyback plan. Investors remain focused on upcoming earnings and heightened competition in UK groceries. Asda’s recent debt concerns have fueled worries over sustained aggressive pricing.
16 January 2026
Tesco (TSCO.L) stock slips after Christmas update boosts profit view — what traders watch next

Tesco (TSCO.L) stock slips after Christmas update boosts profit view — what traders watch next

Tesco shares closed down 1.6% at 415.4 pence Friday, extending losses despite the retailer raising its profit outlook after a 3.2% rise in Christmas sales. CEO Ken Murphy and CFO Imran Nawaz bought shares after the slide. Tesco repurchased 475,248 shares on Jan. 8 under its buyback program. UK like-for-like sales rose 3.9% in Q3, but growth slowed from the previous quarter.
10 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
Tesco PLC stock dips ahead of Q3 Christmas update — what TSCO.L investors watch next

Tesco PLC stock dips ahead of Q3 Christmas update — what TSCO.L investors watch next

Tesco shares fell 0.8% to 451.5 pence early Wednesday ahead of its Q3 and Christmas sales update. Industry data showed Tesco’s market share rose to 28.7%, its highest since 2015, as sales grew 4.3% in the 12 weeks to Dec. 28. The company continued its share buyback, purchasing 454,043 shares on Jan. 5. Investors remain alert to margin risks from holiday discounting.
Tesco taps Clark Contracts for new Pitlochry supermarket as trans family stories head to festival stage

Tesco taps Clark Contracts for new Pitlochry supermarket as trans family stories head to festival stage

Clark Contracts has been named main contractor for a new 26,900-sq-ft Tesco store in Pitlochry, commissioned by West Ranga Property Group. West Ranga reports four schemes under construction in 2025 and expects six more site starts in 2026. Pitlochry Festival Theatre will host “Family Pride,” a talk with playwright Jo Clifford and journalist Catriona Innes, on Jan. 18 as part of its Out in the Hills programme.
6 January 2026
Tesco shares rise on Christmas grocery data as Jan 8 trading update looms

Tesco shares rise on Christmas grocery data as Jan 8 trading update looms

Tesco shares rose 1.7% in early London trading after industry data showed its UK market share hit 28.7%, the highest since March 2015. Grocery inflation eased to 4.3%, while UK grocery sales climbed 3.8% to £13.8 billion in December. Tesco bought 454,043 shares on Jan. 5 under its £1.45 billion buyback program. Investors await Tesco’s Q3 and Christmas update on Jan. 8.
6 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%.

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Astera Labs (ALAB) stock closes near $170 after 19% jump as earnings week looms

Astera Labs (ALAB) stock closes near $170 after 19% jump as earnings week looms

8 February 2026
Astera Labs shares jumped 18.9% to $169.85 Friday, trading as high as $170.01 on volume of 7.3 million. The move followed Amazon’s AI spending forecast and a nearly 6% gain in the PHLX Semiconductor Index. Astera reports fourth-quarter results Tuesday after market close, with revenue guidance at $245–$253 million.
Sungrow Power Supply (300274.SZ) A-shares: Monday watch after “commercial space” denial

Sungrow Power Supply (300274.SZ) A-shares: Monday watch after “commercial space” denial

8 February 2026
Sungrow closed at 144.50 yuan, down 1.03%, after stating it has no plans in the commercial space sector. Mainland China trading resumes Monday, with Spring Festival closures set for Feb. 15–23. Major funds were net sellers of 5.46 billion yuan on Feb. 6. The Shenzhen-listed solar firm remains under scrutiny as investors await further filings before the holiday.
MPWR stock price hits a new high after Monolithic Power’s outlook — what traders watch next week

MPWR stock price hits a new high after Monolithic Power’s outlook — what traders watch next week

8 February 2026
Monolithic Power Systems shares surged 6.4% to $1,229.82 Friday, hitting a new 52-week high after raising its dividend to $2.00 and forecasting first-quarter revenue of $770 million to $790 million. CEO Michael Hsing filed a Rule 144 notice for 3,082 shares. CFO Bernie Blegen will retire after the 2025 annual report, with Rob Dean named interim CFO. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 20.8% to $751.2 million.
Microchip Technology stock price: MCHP heads into Monday after earnings outlook and mixed analyst calls

Microchip Technology stock price: MCHP heads into Monday after earnings outlook and mixed analyst calls

8 February 2026
Microchip Technology shares fell 2.6% to $76.01 Friday after its outlook and analyst reactions disappointed some investors. The company reported fiscal Q3 net sales up 15.6% to $1.186 billion and guided March-quarter sales to $1.24–$1.28 billion. A global memory shortage has disrupted orders, and analysts remain split on recovery prospects. BlackRock disclosed a 10% stake as of Jan. 31.
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