Defense Stocks Rally on Middle East Tensions, AeroVironment Leads Gains
Markets Daniel Marsh

Defense Stocks Rally on Middle East Tensions, AeroVironment Leads Gains

AeroVironment shares jumped more than 12% in premarket trading Monday, leading a defense sector rally following military escalation in the Middle East. The company recently secured a $186 million Army order for its Switchblade drones.

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Defense Stocks Rally on Geopolitical Tensions as AeroVironment Leads Gains
Markets Daniel Marsh

Defense Stocks Rally on Geopolitical Tensions as AeroVironment Leads Gains

AeroVironment shares jumped more than 12% ahead of the bell as Middle East tensions fueled a flight into defense stocks. The drone maker recently secured a $186 million Army order and reports quarterly results next week.

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Defense Stocks Surge as Middle East Strikes Fuel Risk-Off Trade
Markets Daniel Marsh

Defense Stocks Surge as Middle East Strikes Fuel Risk-Off Trade

RTX Corp rallied 6.6% to $215.80 in early Monday trading as geopolitical tensions following strikes on Iran drove capital into defense stocks. The move contrasted with a broader market decline and a sharp spike in oil prices.

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RTX Leads Defense Rally as Middle East Strikes Fuel Risk-Off Trade
Markets Daniel Marsh

RTX Leads Defense Rally as Middle East Strikes Fuel Risk-Off Trade

RTX shares jumped 6.6% to $215.80 in premarket action Monday, defying a broader market decline after military actions in the Middle East triggered a flight to defense and energy assets.

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Anglo American Shares Dip Amid Oil Price Surge, Annual Report Released
Markets Daniel Marsh

Anglo American Shares Dip Amid Oil Price Surge, Annual Report Released

Anglo American's stock declined 0.7% to 3,675 pence, tracking a broader European selloff driven by a 10% surge in Brent crude to $79.90. The company released its 2025 annual report and a 2026–2028 transition strategy.

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Anglo American Shares Dip Amid Oil Price Surge, Annual Report Released
Markets Daniel Marsh

Anglo American Shares Dip Amid Oil Price Surge, Annual Report Released

Anglo American's stock declined 0.7% to 3,675 pence, tracking a broader European selloff driven by a 10% jump in oil prices. The company released its 2025 annual report and a three-year transition strategy.

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Chevron Gains as Middle East Attacks Drive Oil Price Surge
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Chevron Gains as Middle East Attacks Drive Oil Price Surge

Chevron shares advanced approximately 4% in Monday's premarket session as Brent crude surged up to 13% following attacks on Middle Eastern energy facilities and shipping routes, raising supply concerns.

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Chevron Rises on Supply Fears as Middle East Attacks Disrupt Oil, Gas Output
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Chevron Rises on Supply Fears as Middle East Attacks Disrupt Oil, Gas Output

Chevron shares advanced roughly 4% in premarket trading Monday after fresh attacks on Middle Eastern energy infrastructure sent crude prices soaring and heightened supply concerns.

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SSE Gains on UK Grid Settlement, Eyes Full-Year Results
Regulation James Calloway

SSE Gains on UK Grid Settlement, Eyes Full-Year Results

SSE's stock advanced after its SSEN Transmission business agreed to Ofgem's RIIO-T3 regulatory settlement. The company is progressing 11 major grid projects, with 75% of key consents secured.

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SSE Gains on Ofgem Grid Settlement, Eyes Full-Year Results
Regulation James Calloway

SSE Gains on Ofgem Grid Settlement, Eyes Full-Year Results

SSE's stock advanced following its SSEN Transmission unit's acceptance of Ofgem's RIIO-T3 regulatory settlement. Investors now shift focus to the company's upcoming full-year financial results.

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Technology Sarah Chen

Vodafone Shares Dip on Amazon Satellite Deal, Investors Eye May Results

Vodafone shares declined approximately 1% in early trading following the announcement of a satellite connectivity agreement with Amazon's Leo network. Market attention now shifts to the company's full-year results scheduled for May 12, 2026.

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Fresnillo Stock Rally Defies Valuation Models Ahead of Earnings
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Fresnillo Stock Rally Defies Valuation Models Ahead of Earnings

Fresnillo shares extended their 2026 rally Monday, rising 1.1% despite valuation models suggesting significant overvaluation. The silver and gold miner reports full-year 2025 earnings on March 3.

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