Food inflation eases as grocers ramp up promotions
11th Nov 2025 08:54
(Sharecast News) - Food price inflation slowed in October, industry data showed on Tuesday, as supermarkets began ramping up promotions ahead of Christmas.
Read moreDiageo names former Tesco boss Dave Lewis chief executive
10th Nov 2025 07:01
(Sharecast News) - Former Tesco boss Dave Lewis is to take over as chief executive of Diageo, the drinks giant confirmed on Monday, sending shares in the Guinness owner sharply higher.
Read moreUK grocery inflation edges higher
14th Oct 2025 09:45
(Sharecast News) - UK grocery inflation crept higher in September, industry data showed on Tuesday, prompting shoppers to seek out special offers as they juggled mounting costs.
Read moreTesco lifts full-year outlook on strong first half
2nd Oct 2025 07:00
(Sharecast News) - Supermarket giant Tesco lifted its full-year guidance on Thursday, after a strong first half fuelled by the warm summer weather.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise ahead of Fed, BoE decisions
17th Sep 2025 17:21
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended slightly higher on Wednesday as investors weighed the latest UK inflation data and awaited upcoming policy decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Read moreSupermarket sales jump as shoppers seek out bargains - Worldpanel
16th Sep 2025 08:12
(Sharecast News) - Supermarket sales jumped in August, industry data showed on Tuesday, on strong demand for back-to-school basics and budget-friendly own-brand ranges.
Read moreJPMorgan lifts Tesco price target, places stock on 'positive catalyst watch'
1st Sep 2025 11:34
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove placed Tesco on 'positive catalyst watch' on Monday ahead of first-half results next month, as it lifted the price target to 450p from 400p and reiterated its 'overweight' rating.
Read moreUK consumers eating out less as grocery inflation remains high, Worldpanel says
19th Aug 2025 08:22
(Sharecast News) - Grocery price inflation edged lower in August but still remains significantly elevated, according to data from market research firm Worldpanel on Tuesday, with consumers adapting their shopping behaviour as the cost of living continues to rise.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish higher on raft of corporate earnings
5th Aug 2025 17:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed slightly higher on Tuesday, buoyed by strong corporate earnings from several blue-chip firms despite fresh signs of weakness in the UK's service sector and subdued investor sentiment ahead of the Bank of England's next rate decision.
Read moreDeutsche Bank starts Tesco at 'buy', Sainsbury's at 'hold'
29th Jul 2025 08:19
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of Tesco and Sainsbury's on Tuesday with 'buy' and 'hold' ratings, respectively, as it said it was constructive on the food retail sector.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks slip as geopolitical caution resurfaces
25th Jun 2025 17:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed negative territory on Wednesday as investor caution resurfaced amid ongoing geopolitical tensions despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Read moreSunny weather and healthy diets boost supermarket sales - NIQ
25th Jun 2025 11:05
(Sharecast News) - Supermarket sales sparked in June, industry data showed on Wednesday, fuelled by the warmer summer weather and Father's Day.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed on GDP reading, trade concerns
12th Jun 2025 17:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished Thursday on a mixed note as investors digested weaker-than-expected UK GDP figures and remained cautious over global trade tensions.
Read moreTesco LFL sales grow as market share increases
12th Jun 2025 07:02
(Sharecast News) - Supermarket chain Tesco said on Thursday that like-for-like sales had grown across the group as it continued to deliver market share gains.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed ahead of Nvidia results
28th May 2025 16:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday in mixed territory as investors remained cautious ahead of quarterly results from US chipmaker Nvidia, a key barometer for global tech sentiment, due later in the global day.
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