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Firefly Aerospace Shares Surge on Record Revenue and Space Force Contract
Firefly Aerospace shares surged 10% after-hours after reporting record Q1 revenue of $80.9M and securing a Space Force contract for the Space-Based Interceptor program.
RTX Lands Major Defense Contracts as U.S. Accelerates $8.6B Middle East Arms Sales
RTX Corp. was named principal contractor in U.S.-approved $8.6B Middle East arms sales and received $1.27B in new U.S. missile contracts, fueling defense backlog growth.
Kratos Defense Slips 6.5% as Investors Await Profit from Drone and Space Contracts
Kratos Defense shares fell 6.5% to $61.26, cutting market cap to $10.6B, as investors question profit timing from new contracts including a $446.8M Space Force deal and Mk1 Firejet drone.
Lockheed Martin Secures Spot in $3.2 Billion Golden Dome Prototype Race
Lockheed Martin (LMT) has been selected for prototype work on the U.S. Space Force's $185 billion Golden Dome missile defense program, joining a competitive field. Shares fell 3.08% amid a weak quarter.
Lockheed Martin Q1 Earnings Miss as F-16 and C-130 Delays Hit Margins
Lockheed Martin's first-quarter earnings missed estimates as delays in F-16 and C-130 programs squeezed margins, sending shares down 2.8% premarket.
RTX Lifts 2026 Forecast on Defense and Aftermarket Strength, Shares Retreat
RTX has increased its financial guidance for 2026 following robust first-quarter results, fueled by missile programs and jet engine maintenance. Despite the upgrade, the company's shares fell for a second consecutive day.
Rocket Lab Gains on Analyst Upgrades and Defense Budget Focus
Rocket Lab shares advanced Tuesday following analyst price target increases and details of Pentagon space defense spending in the 2027 budget request. The company recently closed a key acquisition and holds a backlog exceeding $2 billion.
Palantir Shares in Focus as Pentagon Budget Looms, AI Defense Contracts in Play
Palantir Technologies shares are under scrutiny ahead of the Pentagon's fiscal 2027 budget details, with investors eyeing potential gains from a massive defense request and key AI system adoption.
AST SpaceMobile Targets April 10 for BlueBird 7 Launch Amid Rival Rocket Lab's ESA Milestone
AST SpaceMobile has scheduled its BlueBird 7 satellite launch for April 10, while Rocket Lab successfully completed its first dedicated mission for the European Space Agency. Both companies are advancing amid a backdrop of robust financial results and industry momentum.
Palantir Gains on Defense AI Prospects Amid Golden Dome Speculation
Palantir shares advanced 2.8% in early trading Wednesday following a Reuters report that the company is collaborating on software for the Trump administration's Golden Dome missile defense system. The move comes days after the Pentagon designated Palantir's Maven Smart System as a program of record.
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.
Defense Stocks Rally Amid Middle East Tensions; Oil Surges Over 8%
Defense contractors gained ground Monday as escalating Middle East conflicts drove investors toward perceived safety. Lockheed Martin rose 3%, while broader markets declined and crude oil jumped more than 8%.
Defense Stocks Rally Amid Middle East Tensions, Oil Surges
Defense contractors advanced Monday as escalating Middle East conflict drove investors toward perceived safety. Lockheed Martin rose 3%, while oil prices spiked over 8%.
Defense Stocks in Focus After Iran Strikes; Oil, Supply Chains Weigh
U.S. defense equities advanced Friday following military action against Iran, with RTX, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman posting gains. Oil prices rose amid regional tensions.
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.