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LSE:BA.L News 16 December 2025 - 12 January 2026

BAE Systems hits new highs as Trump defence-spending push keeps UK arms stocks in play

BAE Systems hits new highs as Trump defence-spending push keeps UK arms stocks in play

LONDON, Jan 12, 2026, 08:22 (GMT) BAE Systems shares climbed 2% on Monday, reaching 2,094.94 pence—just shy of their 52-week peak at 2,098.00 pence. This pushed the company’s market cap to roughly 61.1 billion pounds. The stock kicked off trading at 2,084 pence, up from Friday’s close of 2,053, data from Investing show. The move keeps Britain’s biggest defence contractor…
12 January 2026
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UK Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): FTSE 100 Falls as Oil and Defence Shares Slide Ahead of BoE Rate Cut

UK Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): FTSE 100 Falls as Oil and Defence Shares Slide Ahead of BoE Rate Cut

London, 16 December 2025 — The UK stock market ended Tuesday in the red, with the FTSE 100 dragged lower by a sharp drop in oil prices and broad weakness across defence names, as investors digested fresh labour-market evidence of a slowing economy and positioned for a highly anticipated Bank of England (BoE) rate decision later this week.  Reuters FTSE 100 closes lower; FTSE 250 flat as…
16 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Bellway (LON:BWY) Faces Weak Financial Prospects Amid Declining ROE and Earnings
    February 1, 2026, 3:26 AM EST. Bellway's stock rose 3.6% over three months but its Return on Equity (ROE) stands at a weak 4.4%, below the industry average of 6.4%. ROE measures profitability relative to shareholder equity, indicating Bellway generated 4p per £1 equity in profit over the trailing 12 months. The company's net income has declined 11% over five years, faster than the industry's 3.2% shrinkage. Bellway's high payout ratio and competitive pressures may contribute. Earnings growth is key for valuation, and investors should assess whether the stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio reflects these negative trends. The firm's financial fundamentals suggest potential for a share price correction despite recent stock gains.
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