I agree. Good support on the chart over the last two years at this level. Tempted to buy more with target 380'ish.

Not a good week! My Limit long was triggered on Monday @322.2, stopped out for a loss @ 315.9 - 6.3. Broker UBS downgrade from buy to neutral hasn,t helped with support gone @ 310. Left a limit buy 313.2 more in hope than expectation of a bounce, could go down to test 290.0 level next week.

StockMarketWire.com
Market pessimism over defence spending will continue to hold back BAE Systems' shares, says UBS, downgrading the stock to neutral from buy with a target price cut to 330p from 460p.

BAE's share price underperformance over the last year had 'less to do with defence budget forecasts but more to do with the total government deficit position', said analyst Avi Hoddes.

'Whilst we remain optimistic on defence spending, this is irrelevant. As long as the market has its doubts, BAE shares will continue to look undervalued.

'Those market doubts will likely persist as long as there are concerns over government deficits, which in our view will persist for some time.'

Managed to scalp a few points today, but not confident to stay long overnight. May or may not be a dead cat bounce, not sure that any news today was that great. Day traders scalping opportunity at mo imo. Still hold a few bought long term @ 322.0, still cheap.

Went long yesterday (SB) @ 299.0 initial target 310.0, tight stop. If it can close above 300.0 today will be good news, held reasonably steady on recent market selloffs. Just hope Telegraph tipping it today is not the kiss of death.

Interesting cycle on the graph. Double dip recession & sub 250p possible?

Harry who knows what those crazy yanks will do? The anticipation at 1330 is if US GDP figures are as bad as expected we can expect a sell off. How many times have we seen this film though, long Bank Holiday weekend ahead for us doesn't help either. Chart looks awful. My stops @ 285.0.

Seems tobe on a mission, initial target hit. Moved stop to entry for risk free trade.

HOUSTON, 1st Sept, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) "BAE Systems has been awarded a $629 million contract from the U.S. Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Joint Program Office (JPO) to upgrade 1,700 Caiman MRAP vehicles. This award demonstrates how BAE Systems Readiness and Sustainment capabilities are supporting the customers current and future requirements by rapidly improving product performance to protect troops during combat missions."

Thanks Harry, question answered.

Closed trade @314.0 + 15.0. Tomorrows another day :O)

Limit Long triggered earlier @ 317.2. Stop moved to entry for risk free trade.

Taking no chances closed prior to jobs report323.2 +6

Somewhere between 325-330p looks about the point when the sp may falter.
Looks like U.S. job figures reasonable, so may be a bit further to travel on the FTSE.

Harry - Left a Limit Long on @ 326.2, probably pushing it, had a good run.

Don't think this will make much difference to BA. valuation, but you never know!
StockMarketWire.com
"BAE Systems has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OASYS Technology - a US manufacturer of electro-optical systems and sub-assemblies.

The proposed acquisition - for a cash consideration of $25m at closing and a potential earnout of up to $30m - will be funded from existing BAE Systems cash resources.

OASYS Technology is privately owned by five employees, including its three principal founders.

The acquisition is conditional, among other things, upon certain US regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the fourth quarter. "

BAE Systems plc - Press comment regarding Platform Solutions business.

"The company regularly reviews its business portfolio to ensure it is delivering the best value for shareholders and customers. Against this background BAE Systems confirms that it has engaged Wells Fargo and JP Morgan to advise on strategic options with regard to the Platform Solutions business, including a possible sale.

There can be no certainty that any transaction with respect to the Platform Solutions business will occur."

Seems (according to front page of Telegraph) Yanks are not happy about coalition defence cuts. Limit Buy triggered at open @325.0 target 340.0 Stop 316.0 (SB).

Stop moved to entry for risk free trade.

StockMarketWire.com
"BAE Systems started with outperform rating at Credit Suisse, TP 400p"