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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Alex Daniel

FTSE 100 hits new record as defence stocks surge

The FTSE 100 hit a new record high on Monday, as defence firms’ stock values soared amid a growing focus on the Ukraine war from European leaders.

London’s blue-chip index climbed 62 points to finish the day at 8,871, or a 0.7% rise.

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