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TOP NEWS: BAE Systems hikes dividend after "record" order intake

(Alliance News) - BAE Systems PLC on Thursday reported record orders alongside revenue growth in 2022, but a slight decline in profit, as it lifted its payout by 7.6%.

LONDON BRIEFING: WPP profit jumps in 2022; guides for further growth

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were called to open slightly higher on Thursday, as investors were unfazed by a fairly uneventful set of policy meeting minutes from the US central bank.

BAE Systems hails record order intake

(Sharecast News) - Defence company BAE Systems hailed a record order intake for 2022 on Thursday, as it posted a rise in sales and underlying earnings amid what it described as an "elevated threat environment".

Europe set to rebound, eyes on earnings

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Ukraine war spurs European demand for U.S. arms, but not big-ticket items

WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - European demand for U.S. weaponry is soaring, but instead of big-ticket items like jets and tanks, shopping lists are focused on cheaper, less-sophisticated items such as shoulder-fired missiles, artillery, and drones that have proven critical to Ukraine's war efforts.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

FTSE 100 climbs on boost from defence stocks, U.S. CPI data awaited

Defence stocks gain as India looks to boost defence spending

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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays cuts Relx; Jefferies raises Team17

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

France and Italy to buy close to 700 Aster missiles

PARIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - France and Italy have signed a contract for buying up to 700 Aster missiles with the aim of strengthening the countries' air defences, said the French Armed Forces ministry.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC cuts Ocado; Bernstein cuts easyJet

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning:

LONDON BRIEFING: Diageo half-year revenue climbs; Jet2 optimistic

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London opened higher on Thursday, following positive news from China about the spread of Covid-19.

U.S. announces $2.5 billion in military assistance for Ukraine

WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday announced a new package of military assistance for Ukraine it valued at up to $2.5 billion, including hundreds of armored vehicles and support for Ukraine's air defense.

Renold shares up on seven-year contract worth GBP8.7 million

(Alliance News) - Renold PLC shares jumped on Tuesday after it said it has won a seven year contract to supply the Royal Australian Navy, worth GBP8.7 million.

Recession in the euro zone? Not according to Goldman Sachs

STOXX 600 down 0.6%

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