Despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding the massive deal being discussed by Britain's BAE Systems and EADS, shareholders of both companies' stock have not hesitated to act, with sharp adjustments to share prices occurring as news of negotiations broke. EADS's stock closed at 29.67 euros ($38.52) Sept. 11, the day before news of the deal broke. Reflecting fears that BAE and its defense-heavy portfolio might drag down margins, the price had dropped to 25.74 euros at the close of the markets one week later, a 13.2 percent dip.
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