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FTSE 100 movers: Defence firms rally; M&G goes ex-div

Thu 11 Sep 2025 14:28

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.6% at 9,284.68 in afternoon trade on Thursday. Defence firm BAE Systems, Babcock and Rolls-Royce were among the top performers.

Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, said: "Ongoing geopolitical tensions have led investors to have confidence in the defence sector, believing earnings prospects are strong given a fragile backdrop. BAE Systems' share price has risen by 45% over the past 12 months and up 271% over five years."

Compass Group was also in the black as Deutsche Bank upgraded shares of the caterer to 'buy' from 'hold' as it took a look at the hotel and leisure sector.

It lifted its price target on Compass - its top pick along with Premier Inn owner Whitbread - to 2,900 from 2,700p.

On the downside, M&G slumped as it traded without entitlement to the dividend.

Ashtead also lost ground as Jefferies downgraded the shares to 'hold' from 'buy'.

"Ashtead's shares have rallied strongly and re-rated on improving US construction outlook sentiment, but near-term earnings momentum we think remains muted," Jefferies said.

FTSE 100 - Risers

BAE Systems (BA.) 1,916.00p 4.59% Compass Group (CPG) 2,597.00p 2.24% Airtel Africa (AAF) 229.00p 1.87% ICG (ICG) 2,238.00p 1.63% Diploma (DPLM) 5,525.00p 1.56% Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.) 1,115.50p 1.46% BT Group (BT.A) 204.50p 1.39% Fresnillo (FRES) 2,202.00p 1.29% Babcock International Group (BAB) 1,114.00p 1.27% easyJet (EZJ) 466.70p 1.21%

FTSE 100 - Fallers

M&G (MNG) 251.30p -2.56% Experian (EXPN) 3,827.00p -1.75% Kingfisher (KGF) 242.90p -1.18% SEGRO (SGRO) 612.20p -1.16% Ashtead Group (AHT) 5,372.00p -0.89% Entain (ENT) 869.20p -0.73% Rightmove (RMV) 724.60p -0.71% Anglo American (AAL) 2,513.00p -0.71% Auto Trader Group (AUTO) 782.60p -0.71% InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) 8,976.00p -0.62%

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