BAE Systems Share News (BA.)

Edinburgh Investment Trust outperforms thanks to M&S, BAE and Centrica

(Alliance News) - Edinburgh Investment Trust PLC on Tuesday lifted its annual payout, as net asset value rose and its total return beat the FTSE All-Share index.

UK confirms it will build six new warships for Royal Marines

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - British defence minister Grant Shapps said he would order up to six new warships for the Royal Marines, as the government starts to indicate where a recently announced rise in defence spending will be directed.

London close: Stocks take a breather after last week's surge

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Monday, with investors taking a breather following a six-day winning streak that propelled the FTSE 100 to a new all-time high.

BofA Merrill Lynch downgrades BAE Systems

(Sharecast News) - BAE Systems was under the cosh on Monday after Bank of America Merrill Lynch downgraded shares of the defence company to 'neutral' from 'buy'.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks flat as IPO chat brightens up subdued day

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London marked time on Monday, consolidating recent gains, ahead of a key week of US economic data.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BAE Systems and Mondi cut to 'neutral'

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and on Friday:

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks make steady start as investors eye US CPI

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened modestly higher on Monday, pausing for breath after the recent record breaking run as investors look ahead to key inflation figures in the US.

London close: Stocks manage gains as BoE holds rates

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed on a positive note on Thursday, bolstered by the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates, in line with market expectations.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks climb as BoE holds but two back cut

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was higher on Thursday afternoon, after the Bank of England maintained the benchmark UK interest rate at 5.25%, albeit with a vote split that encouraged rate cut expectations.

TOP NEWS: Upbeat BAE Systems backs outlook for double-digit sales rise

(Alliance News) - BAE Systems PLC on Thursday said trading is in line with expectations backed by increased defence spending.

LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks called up ahead of BoE interest rate decision

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open up on Thursday, ahead of the latest interest rate decision from the Bank of England.

BAE holds guidance, sees boost from global tensions

(Sharecast News) - Weapons maker BAE Systems held annual guidance and said global geopolitical tensions should boost orders as countries increased defence spending.

Sector movers: Aerospace and Defence, Pharma pace gains

(Sharecast News) - London's main stock market gauges continued to push higher in the middle of the week, even as investors waited on the Bank of England's policy announcement on the following day.

Cameron says UK will appoint envoy to ramp up defence production

(Alliance News) - David Cameron has pledged to appoint a new envoy to ramp up the UK's production of weapons and ammunition.

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days