(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed on a positive note on Monday, bolstered by a significant surge in defense stocks amid expectations of increased military expenditure.
The FTSE 100 index advanced 0.7%, closing at 8,871.31 points, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.28% to 20,382.29 points.

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