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Defense Stocks Slide as U.S.-Iran Deal Eases Geopolitical Risk
Lockheed Martin shares dropped 4.1% as defense stocks underperformed a rising market amid a U.S.-Iran interim deal that reduced geopolitical risk, with sector peers also declining.
RTX Rises on Analyst Upgrade Amid Broad Market Selloff
RTX Corp. shares rose 0.88% Friday on a Jefferies upgrade, while the S&P 500 plunged 2.64% on rate fears. The company's $271 billion backlog and dividend increase offer support.
Pentagon Contract Lifts General Dynamics Shares in Holiday Week
General Dynamics shares gained 1.1% in a shortened trading week following a $106 million Pentagon contract for its Mission Systems unit, which could expand to $294.9 million through 2031.
General Dynamics Soars on Strong Submarine, Jet Orders; 2026 Outlook Raised
General Dynamics shares surged 10.9% after Q1 earnings and revenue topped estimates, driven by submarine and Gulfstream jet orders, lifting its 2026 outlook.
Palantir Gains on Pentagon AI Shake-Up, Maven Contracts in Focus
Palantir shares climbed 4% to $153.19 in extended trading following a Pentagon directive to remove Anthropic's AI from defense platforms, affecting key Maven contracts. Federal agencies are shifting to OpenAI and Google alternatives.
RTX Shares Retreat as Defense Rally Fades Amid Middle East Tensions
RTX shares declined 2.7% on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday's 4.7% surge as the defense sector pulled back. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF underperformed the broader market.
General Dynamics in Focus as Middle East Strikes Rattle Markets
General Dynamics shares are in focus as markets reopen following military strikes in the Middle East, with analysts debating whether defense stocks can sustain any rally amid broader market uncertainty.
Lockheed Martin in Focus as Middle East Strikes Rattle Markets
Lockheed Martin shares gained 2.56% to $658.26 on Friday, preceding weekend military strikes on Iran. The escalation places defense stocks and oil markets in focus for Monday's session.
Northrop Grumman in Focus as Markets Reopen After Iran-Israel Strikes
Northrop Grumman shares gained 1.9% on Friday ahead of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Markets reopen Monday with investors assessing geopolitical risk and defense sector implications.
GE Aerospace Navigates Oil Spike, Supply Chain Strains After Middle East Strikes
GE Aerospace stock edged higher Friday despite broader market declines, as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran roiled oil markets and supply chains. The aerospace giant faces a complex landscape of rising defense demand and potential airline sector pressure.
Defense Stocks Rally Ahead of Holiday; AST SpaceMobile Unveils $1B Financing
U.S. defense and space equities advanced Friday, led by Lockheed Martin and Huntington Ingalls, while AST SpaceMobile announced a major $1 billion financing initiative. Markets are closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.
Northrop Grumman Shares Extend Decline Amid Poland Shell Deal, CEO Stock Sale
Northrop Grumman stock fell 0.6% to $680.68, continuing a three-day slide. Investors are weighing a framework artillery shell agreement with Poland and a CEO share sale filing.
Lockheed Martin Shares Hold Steady Amid Pentagon Contractor Review
Lockheed Martin shares traded near $630 as the Pentagon initiates an extended review of major defense contractors, potentially impacting shareholder returns. CEO and CFO are scheduled to speak at a Citi conference next week.
Boeing Shares Gain Amid Dow Milestone, Pentagon Review Looms
Boeing stock rose 2.6% as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Investors await a Pentagon list of underperforming defense contractors that could restrict shareholder payouts.
RTX Dividend Maintained Amid Pentagon Scrutiny on Defense Contractor Payouts
RTX affirmed its quarterly dividend while defense contractors await a Pentagon list that could restrict shareholder returns. The company's Raytheon unit has been flagged for responsiveness concerns.
Casey's General Stores Surges on Fuel Margins, Pizza Sales, and Buyback Boost
Casey's General Stores stock jumped 15% after beating Q4 earnings with a 66% EPS jump, driven by fuel margins and pizza sales. The company raised its dividend and expanded buybacks to $1 billion.
General Mills Bounces 2.95% Amid Market Slide, Yet Risks Remain
General Mills (GIS) jumped 2.95% to $33.15 on Friday as defensive buying emerged during a broad market decline, but the stock remains about 2% below last week's close, with analysts' average target at $31 signaling caution.
Dollar General Boosts Outlook as Higher-Income Shoppers Seek Value
Dollar General raised its annual profit forecast after Q1 earnings and margins topped estimates, boosted by increased traffic from higher-income shoppers seeking value amid $4+ gas prices.
Dollar General Shares Jump on Strong Q1 Earnings and Raised FY2026 Forecast
Dollar General shares gained 5% premarket after Q1 earnings of $2.00 per share topped forecasts and the retailer lifted its FY2026 EPS guidance to $7.20-$7.45.
Insurance Sector Diverges: Old Republic Slips, Mercury General Holds Steady
Old Republic International (ORI) saw its stock fall 9.4% after Q1 revenue missed estimates, while Mercury General (MCY) beat earnings but shares stayed flat. The P&C sector faces headwinds from climate losses and social inflation.
Dollar General Gains on Raised Price Target Amid Economic Data Focus
Dollar General shares advanced after Gordon Haskett increased its price target to $180, while investors monitor inflation data and upcoming earnings.
Legal & General Shares Dip Amid AI Anxiety in Insurance Sector
Legal & General shares fell 0.5% in early London trading, tracking broader insurer declines as AI disruption fears resurface. Investors await full-year results on March 11.