BAT stock up 14% this week, Monday in focus
British American Tobacco shares closed at 4,864p in London Friday, down 1.98% but up 13.99% for the week. The rally followed a U.S. judge dismissing a criminal case over North Korea sanctions after BAT paid $630 million. Volume reached 5.3 million shares, with a trade high of 5,006p. The stock’s dividend yield remains just under 5%.