LSE:BAT.L 9 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.23% at 9,667.35 on Tuesday, lifted by gains in defence stocks like BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce after news of a major German defence deal. British American Tobacco fell nearly 3% after warning on 2026 trading. The FTSE 250 ended 0.16% higher. Trading was subdued ahead of interest rate decisions from the Fed and Bank of England.

9 December 2025

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UOB-Kay Hian Holdings: Evaluating Value After Strong Price Surge
April 4, 2026, 11:34 AM EDT. UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (SGX:U10) has seen a robust share price increase, with a 108% gain over one year and 167% over five years. Despite its strong performance, the stock recently fell 2.5% over the past week. Valuation analysis using the Excess Returns model estimates an intrinsic value of SGD3.06 per share compared to the current SGD3.44, suggesting the stock is about 12.5% overvalued. The company scores 2 out of 6 on key valuation checks, indicating potential red flags. The model considers shareholders' equity profitability against funding costs, with a 10.46% return on equity versus the cost of equity at SGD0.17 per share. Investors should weigh these factors alongside market sentiment shifts affecting brokerage and financial service stocks in Singapore.