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LSE:TSCO 8 December 2025 - 15 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
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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
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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.
7 January 2026
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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
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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%.
6 January 2026
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Lidl New Year’s Day opening times 2026: London M25 stores open 10–6 while most UK branches close

Lidl New Year’s Day opening times 2026: London M25 stores open 10–6 while most UK branches close

Lidl will close most UK stores on New Year’s Day except those inside London’s M25, which open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to its holiday schedule. Stores outside the M25, plus in Wales and Scotland, will remain shut Jan. 1 and reopen Jan. 2. Rival Tesco plans to open most larger stores, while Aldi will close. Lidl directs customers to check its app or website for local hours.
1 January 2026
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Costco closed on New Year’s Day: New Year’s Eve 2025 store hours for Walmart, Aldi, Tesco and more

Costco closed on New Year’s Day: New Year’s Eve 2025 store hours for Walmart, Aldi, Tesco and more

Aldi, Costco, and Trader Joe’s will close U.S. stores on Jan. 1, with shortened hours on New Year’s Eve. Walmart plans normal hours, while Target and Walgreens may limit some locations. U.S. stock markets and FedEx services will halt Jan. 1. In Britain, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, and Lidl will adjust hours or close for the bank holiday.
31 December 2025
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Tesco to hand out 3 million free apples as it tees up 2026 produce discounts

Tesco to hand out 3 million free apples as it tees up 2026 produce discounts

Tesco will give away more than 3 million free apples to children in over 800 UK stores from Dec. 30 to Jan. 13. Selected shoppers will receive extra Clubcard points and member-only discounts on produce starting Jan. 12. The retailer cited government data showing fewer than one in five people meet fruit and vegetable intake targets.
29 December 2025
Christmas Supermarket Opening Times 2025: What’s Open in the UK and Ireland on Boxing Day, and What Happens Before New Year

Christmas Supermarket Opening Times 2025: What’s Open in the UK and Ireland on Boxing Day, and What Happens Before New Year

Most major UK supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day 2025. On Boxing Day, Friday, 26 December, more chains than usual are staying shut or operating reduced hours, with Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Co-op open in many locations but Aldi, M&S, and many Waitrose stores closed. Tesco Boxing Day hours are typically 9am–6pm, with some Express sites open later. Store opening times vary by region and store type.
26 December 2025
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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.
25 December 2025
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Tesco PLC (TSCO) Share Price Forecast: What’s Driving the Stock This Week and What to Watch Next Week (Updated 14 December 2025)

Tesco PLC (TSCO) Share Price Forecast: What’s Driving the Stock This Week and What to Watch Next Week (Updated 14 December 2025)

Tesco shares closed Friday at around 441p, down 1.17% on the day but up 2.69% for the week. The company repurchased and cancelled 10.43 million shares between December 8 and 11 as part of its ongoing £1.45bn buyback programme. Since April, Tesco has bought back nearly 334 million shares for about £1.37bn. Market cap stands near £28.1bn, with a trailing dividend yield of roughly 3.1%.
14 December 2025
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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.
10 December 2025
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Tesco Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergy Risk for UK Shoppers – 9 December 2025

Tesco Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergy Risk for UK Shoppers – 9 December 2025

Tesco has recalled all 258g packs of Tesco 6 Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns in the UK due to undeclared milk, confirmed by the Food Standards Agency. The recall covers use-by dates up to and including 13 December 2025. The product poses a risk to people with milk allergies, intolerances, or those avoiding animal products. Tesco has removed the item from sale and its website.
9 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Russell 2000 Hits Correction Territory Amid Oil Price Surge and Economic Worries
    March 20, 2026, 2:58 PM EDT. The Russell 2000 small-cap index has dropped over 10% from its recent peak, marking the first major U.S. benchmark to enter correction territory, defined as a decline between 10% and 20%. The index, initially outperforming in 2026, fell sharply due to a surge in Brent crude oil prices amid the Iran war, highlighting small caps' sensitivity to cyclical sectors and economic downturns. Other major indexes are close behind, with the Dow and Nasdaq down over 9%, and the S&P 500 falling by more than 6%, signaling broader market pressures.
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