British American Tobacco is trading 6.36% up at £4669.00 as investors rotate into defensive consumer staples amid heightened tech sector volatility.

  • The move aligns with a broader risk-off tone in the FTSE 100, which has provided support to utility and other defensive names.
  • There is no clear company-specific catalyst for the price action, suggesting the gains are driven by macroeconomic positioning and sector rotation.