BAE Systems Share News (BA.)

FTSE 100 ends higher as miners, defence stocks offset Burberry losses

Burberry falls on profit warning

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BAE Systems-backed Air Astana plots course for London float

(Alliance News) - Air Astana JSC on Friday announced it plans to pursue a listing in London and Kazakhstan, with backer BAE Systems PLC selling some shares during the process.

European, Asian firms interested in bidding to build major Peru shipyard

LIMA, Jan 11 (Reuters) - The head of Peru's state-run shipping company on Thursday said nine foreign firms have shown interest in bidding to build a major shipyard next to the country's bustling Callao port, part of a push to attract more Pacific trade across Latin America.

Germany to resume arms deliveries to Saudi Arabia with IRIS-T missiles

BERLIN, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Germany has approved the delivery of 150 IRIS-T air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday, resuming arms exports to the kingdom banned since the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BofA cuts Ashtead; UBS likes 3i Group

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and Tuesday:

Germany's Scholz open to Eurofighter deliveries to Saudi Arabia

(Alliance News) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shares Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's openness to deliveries of Eurofighters to Saudi Arabia.

Germany ready to sell Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia — minister

(Alliance News) - Germany is ready to allow sales of Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Sunday, having for years blocked arms deals with the Gulf kingdom.

BP investors want oil firm to approach BAE chief as CEO- Sky News

Jan 6 (Reuters) - Some of BP's largest shareholders have urged the company to approach BAE Systems Chief Executive Charles Woodburn about becoming the British oil giant's next boss, Sky News reported on Saturday, citing unidentified sources.

BP investors want oil behemoth to target BAE chief as CEO- Sky News

Jan 6 (Reuters) - Some of BP's largest shareholders have urged the company to approach Charles Woodburn, the BAE Systems chief executive, about becoming the company's next boss, Sky news reported on Saturday. (Reporting by Devika Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Jan Harvey)

London midday: Stocks reverse gains to turn lower at lunchtime

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets had turned negative by lunchtime on Thursday, reflecting a subdued trading environment during the typically quiet period between Christmas and New Year.

Japan prepares for missile shipments after easing arms export restrictions

Dec 22 (Reuters) - Japan said on Friday it would prepare to ship Patriot air defence missiles to the United States after revising its arms export guidelines earlier that day, in the pacifist nation's first major overhaul of such export curbs in nine years.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts DS Smith; Kepler likes Genus

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and Tuesday:

Berenberg raises target price on BAE Systems

(Sharecast News) - Analyst at Berenberg raised their target price on aerospace and defence firm BAE Systems from 1,170.0p to 1,220.0p on Wednesday, stating the group was primed for "another good year".

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rally on dovish Fed; eyes on Boe, ECB

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London rallied at the open on Thursday, as investors celebrated anticipated cuts to US interest rates in 2024.

UK signs treaty with Japan and Italy, focus on stealth fighter jet

(Alliance News) - The UK has signed an international treaty with Japan and Italy as the allies progress with a joint programme to develop a stealth fighter jet.