Stock Spotlight: BAE Systems 'strategically positioned' to profit from rising defence demand

ESG concerns weigh on the stock

Valeria Martinez
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BAE Systems is well-placed to benefit from increased defence spending in coming years, despite ESG concerns weighing on the company.

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