BAE Systems' Diversification Works to Its Advantage -- Market Talk
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1006 GMT - BAE Systems' geographical and business diversification works to its advantage, AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould says. The U.K. defense company is an international business and is involved in the manufacturing of air, land and sea defense platforms, he notes. The company is also growing its portfolio of electronic warfare and space-based security technologies, which are tomorrow's defense hotspots, he adds. BAE is also investing strongly in research and development, Mould says. Shares are up 3.3% at 20.96 pounds. (cristina.gallardo@wsj.com)
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February 18, 2026 05:06 ET (10:06 GMT)
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