BAE Systems share price slips in London after buyback filing; US Army order and results ahead
BAE Systems shares fell 0.5% to 1,914.5 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed a buyback of 110,969 shares for cancellation at an average price of 1,928.56 pence. BAE also reported $137 million in U.S. Army export orders for its missile warning system. Investors are awaiting full-year results on Feb. 18. Over 1,200 BAE workers remain on strike in northwest England.