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Partying Britons boost Tesco and M&S at Christmas but cautious for new year

LONDON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Britons splashed out on premium and party food at Tesco and Marks & Spencer over Christmas, prioritising treats at home over eating out, and favouring the biggest retailers for their festive spending in still tough economic conditions.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks level out as US inflation nerves kick in

(Alliance News) - Upbeat morning trade for European markets gave way to caution by midday on Thursday, as investors look to a make-or-break US inflation reading, and what it could mean for the Federal Reserve interest rate outlook.

Tesco raises profit outlook again after strong Christmas sales

6 weeks to Jan 6 UK like-for-like sales up 6.8%

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Sterling gains vs dollar ahead of US inflation data

LONDON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - The British pound edged up against the dollar on Thursday ahead of U.S. data that could reinforce the expectation that the Federal Reserve will soon start cutting interest rates, thereby giving sterling a greater competitive edge.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks in the green; M&S slides as Tesco edges up

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London climbed at Thursday's market open, with investors feeling hopeful ahead of US inflation data, and considering Christmas updates from grocery companies.

TOP NEWS: Tesco ups annual guidance as celebrates Christmas trading

(Alliance News) - Tesco PLC on Thursday raised its annual guidance as it hailed trading over the Christmas period and its financial third quarter.

LONDON BRIEFING: M&S reports strong sales momentum; Tesco ups guidance

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are tipped for a strong start on Thursday, as global equity markets benefit from optimism ahead of the US inflation print later in the day.

Tesco ups profit targets as sales surge over Christmas

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Tesco declined on Thursday despite the supermarket giant raising its profit guidance following a strong Christmas trading period, as the retailer faced fresh allegations of profiteering in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis.

UK's FTSE 100 slips as Sainsbury's, insurers weigh

Sainsbury's retains profit forecast; shares drop

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Tepid trade as investors await US inflation data

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 ended lower on Wednesday, as its difficult start to the year continues, as investors have one eye on Thursday's US inflation data.

Sainsbury's bumper Christmas for food offset by weakness elsewhere

Q3 underlying sales up 7.4%

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UK's Sainsbury's in contact with government over Red Sea disruption

LONDON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Sainsbury's is in regular contact with the UK government about the disruption to shipping in the Red Sea, the supermarket group said on Wednesday, in a sign of the nervousness of major importers about securing supplies.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Grocers weigh on FTSE as Sainsbury's disappoints

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mixed on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of US inflation data, and rising geopolitical tensions.

UK's M&S Christmas food sales growth topped only by Lidl

M&S food sales up 12.1% year-on-year in 12 weeks to Dec 30 -NIQ

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FTSE 100 lags European peers as oil drags

Shell drops; flags Q4 writedown on Singapore assets

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