defense stocks

The yields on 30-year Treasuries crossed the 5% mark once again on Wednesday after President Joe Biden delivered live press remarks during his visit to Israel. Biden committed to an “unprecedented support package for Israel,” to be unveiled this week. “You are not alone,”...

As Israel ramps up its armed forces and a regional war with Hamas enters its fourth day, the country is considering forming an emergency government. Israel's ruling coalition is seeking to form the emergency government with the opposition, Bloomberg reported Monday.  “All the heads...

Saudi Arabia is on the path to secure a defense pact with the U.S., with conditions tied to the establishment of diplomatic relations with Israel. Three sources familiar with the matter have revealed to Reuters that Saudi Arabia is determined to secure a military arrangement in which the U.S....

Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT) shares are enduring their most challenging month since January 2021, witnessing a decline of approximately 9% month-to-date as of Sept. 26. The security and aerospace company faces mounting pressure due to the looming risk of a U.S. government shutdown that could...

Several members of Congress made stock trades that involved oil stocks and defense stocks days before Russia invaded Ukraine and started an international conflict that was one of the top storylines of 2022. Here’s a look at how much one member of Congress may have made from the questionably...

Credit Suisse are double upgrading an aerospace and defense stock on the basis of a bullish growth outlook. Here's what investors need to know.  The Lockheed Martin Analyst: Scott Deuschle upgraded Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE: LMT) from Underperform to Outperform and raised ...

Prior to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the levying of numerous sanctions on Russia by the U.S., members of Congress purchased defense and energy stocks. Here’s a look at the trades. What Happened: A report from Unusual Whales highlights that numerous members of Congress purchased...

Against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the U.S. defense budget could increase to 3.5% to 4% of GDP, according to BofA Securities. The Defense Analyst: Ronald Epstein reiterated the ratings for defense stocks while raising their price targets. L3Harris Technologies Inc (NYSE: LHX):...

Pentagon’s largest defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE: LMT) said on Tuesday Chief Financial Officer Ken Possenriede is retiring immediately “due to personal reasons” and named a company veteran as an interim replacement. What Happened: The maker of F-35 fighter jets...

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) is the third top holding of Cathie Wood’s ARK Space Exploration and Innovation ETF, and options traders are betting Kratos stock will make a big move in the coming weeks. The ETF is set to launch Tuesday on the Cboe BRX exchange...

This week’s IPO calendar has many names on its list including some well-known brands. Here is a look at some of the largest IPOs scheduled to begin trading this week. Digital Ocean Holdings: Cloud computing platform-on-demand company Digital Ocean Holdings (NYSE: DOCN) helps small...

The 2020 presidential election has caused several sectors to go up and down as Americans wait to find out who the next president of the United States will be.  Politico reports that Democrat Joe Biden would put more of an emphasis on cybersecurity and related fields for the defense sector...

Defense stocks were among the sectors that were seen as getting a big boost when Donald Trump was elected president. With the 2020 presidential election underway, investors are trying to decide how defense stocks will fare under a Trump re-election or a Joe Biden presidency. Defense Stocks Under...

The major headline on Wall Street last week was President Donald Trump’s decision to use a drone strike to kill Iran’s top general, Qasem Soleimani. Escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran rattled stocks, but the incident benefited a handful of defense stocks. Since last...

Aerospace and defense company General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD), perhaps best known for its F-16 fighter jet, is expected to lag its peers in 2019 amid the "greatest peactime defense upcycle" since the Reagan administration, according to Credit Suisse. The Analyst Credit Suisse'...