Supermarket giant Tesco faced tough questions from shareholders today at the same time as it unveiled further strong sales growth.

As a conclusion to the war in Iraq becomes increasingly likely, investors have returned their concentration to the actual state of the US economy.

Supermarket chain Tesco took record sales over the internet in the run-up to Christmas as the consumer spending spree went online.

Impressive Christmas trading figures have stirred analysts' expectations for Tesco's final results next Tuesday.