Tesco share price nears new high as UK jobs data stirs rate-cut talk
London, February 17, 2026, 09:24 GMT — Regular session Tesco PLC pushed higher early Tuesday, reaching a new 12-month peak as investors sought out reliable returns. By 0904 GMT, shares gained 0.9% to 493.9 pence, after hitting 495.1 pence. J Sainsbury advanced 1.2%, and Marks & Spencer ticked up 0.3%.