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Honeywell Aerospace Stock Plunges 21% on Weak Guidance, Aftermarket Lag
Honeywell Aerospace shares fell 20.8% after the company slashed its 2026 organic sales growth forecast and reported aftermarket growth far below peers GE and RTX.
Earnings
Honeywell Aerospace Cuts 2026 Outlook After Engine Segment Drags Earnings
Honeywell Aerospace shares tumbled 10% after the company slashed its 2026 outlook, citing a sharp drop in engine segment profits. The revised guidance missed analyst estimates.
Earnings
Boeing Soars on MAX 7 Certification, MAX 10 Momentum
Boeing (BA) shares jumped 7.6% after FAA certification of the 737 MAX 7, lifting prospects for the larger MAX 10. The move added ~$12.9B in market value.
Analysis
L3Harris Shares Plunge $4.8B as Missile Unit IPO Delayed
L3Harris shares dropped 7.7% this week after a delayed missile IPO wiped out $4.8B in market value, despite strong Q2 earnings and record backlog.
IPO
Lockheed Martin Surges 10.5% on Raised Free Cash Flow Outlook and Record Backlog
Lockheed Martin (LMT) shares surged 10.5% after raising its 2026 free cash flow midpoint by $450 million, driven by a $450 million reduction in capital spending. Backlog hit a record $230.4 billion.
Earnings
RTX Stock Jumps as 2026 Profit Forecast Outpaces Revenue Growth
RTX shares surged 5.6% in premarket trading after the company raised its 2026 earnings guidance by 5.5%, outpacing a 2.7% increase in its sales outlook.
Earnings
Trump Defense Orders Highlight MP Materials' Rare-Earth Readiness Gap
New U.S. defense directives from Donald Trump highlight MP Materials' lag in rare-earth preparedness versus competitors. MP gained 1.0% while USA Rare Earth and Critical Metals declined.
Markets
Air Force Base Defense Plan May Split Spending Across Multiple Systems
The U.S. Air Force is exploring a modular base-defense approach that could spread spending across launchers, sensors, missiles, and command systems, reducing reliance on a single supplier.
Markets
Kalshi's Flight Cancellation Contracts Hit Data Snag
Kalshi's flight-cancellation contracts face a settlement data gap as FlightAware rejects use and BTS data lags, limiting their value as a risk signal.
Regulation
GE Aerospace's $368B Valuation Faces a 2.2% Cash Flow Reality Check
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) shares fell 1.7% to $353.12, valuing the company at $368.4 billion. The stock trades at 44-46x guided free cash flow, implying a cash yield of just 2.2%.
Analysis
RTX Wins £2B UK Army Training Contract; Revenue Lift Seen as Modest
RTX (NYSE:RTX) shares ticked up 0.37% to $195.93 after Raytheon UK won a £2 billion contract to train the British Army. The 15-year deal, shared among five firms, may add roughly $178.7 million per year, a modest 0.19% of 2026 adjusted sales.
Markets
Lockheed Martin Slips 4% Despite $847M Laser Contract
Lockheed Martin shares closed at $523.22, down 4.2% for the week, despite securing an $847 million laser contract. The company also announced a $3.45 billion deal to acquire Ultra Maritime.
Markets
Lockheed Martin Acquires Ultra Maritime in $3.45B Bet on Undersea Growth
Lockheed Martin (LMT) acquires Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion, boosting its undersea warfare portfolio. The bolt-on deal, about 2.8% of LMT's market value, targets growth as RMS unit sales stagnate.
Markets
Boeing Stock Surges in Holiday Week, Nearing 2026 Gains
Boeing (BA) gained 3.62% on July 2, closing at $226.49, as the stock captured nearly all of its 2026 gains in a shortened holiday week. The defense sector rally lifted shares, but delivery challenges remain.
Markets
MDA Space Rises on TSX as NYSE Observes Independence Day
MDA Space shares rose 1.9% on the TSX to C$58.82, with NYSE trading paused for the U.S. holiday. The gain added C$151 million in equity value.
Markets
Palantir's AI Control-Layer Bet Drives Stock Surge Ahead of Holiday
Palantir shares jumped 14.5% in a week to $129.30, driven by an analyst upgrade and AI defense strategy. A $175 target implies a $117.5 billion value gain.
Technology
Honeywell Aerospace Holds Steady After S&P 500 Debut, Cash Flow Goals in Focus
Honeywell Aerospace shares edged up after joining the S&P 500, as the market weighs its ambitious free cash flow goals and supply chain outlook.
Markets
Honeywell Aerospace Debuts as $72B Spin-Off, Data-Center Doubts Loom
Honeywell Aerospace started trading as a $72 billion spin-off, joining the S&P 500 and S&P 100 on day one, as data-center demand uncertainty weighs on the sector.
Markets
MDA Space Jumps on $620M Blue Canyon Buy to Boost US Defense Access
MDA Space shares gained 4.4% in Toronto after it agreed to buy Blue Canyon Technologies from RTX's Raytheon for $620M cash, aiming to expand into U.S. defense-space work.
Markets
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.
Markets
Amazon Leo, AST SpaceMobile, and China Launches: June 2026 Space and Satellite News
Arianespace's Ariane 6 launched 36 Amazon Leo satellites, AST SpaceMobile deployed three direct-to-phone satellites, and China launched Shijian-31, highlighting the competitive satellite broadband landscape.
Technology
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.
Markets
Virgin Galactic Surges on RichRich Stake and Delta Update
Virgin Galactic shares surged nearly 28% after RichRich Capital disclosed a 5.26% stake and management reaffirmed Q3 flight tests and Q4 commercial launches.
Markets
SpaceX IPO on Horizon: Assessing Investment Risks and Rewards
SpaceX's June IPO is imminent, but a $5B net loss and lofty valuation temper enthusiasm. Analysts weigh growth against risks.
IPO
DJIA at 130: Nvidia, Visa, P&G Lead Dividend Growth Amid Bond Market Jitters
The DJIA turns 130 as Nvidia, Visa, and P&G are highlighted for dividend growth. Bond yields surge on inflation fears, raising stock market concerns.
Markets
Lockheed Martin Expands THAAD Production in Alabama Amid Rising Demand
Lockheed Martin has started construction on a major THAAD interceptor plant in Alabama, aiming to increase output from 96 to 400 units per year amid surging Pentagon demand.
Markets
Lockheed Martin Surges on Alabama Missile Plant Groundbreaking
Lockheed Martin shares gained 2% Friday to $533.24, outpacing peers, following the groundbreaking of a new missile plant in Alabama. The stock is still 23% below its 52-week high.
Markets
GE Aerospace Rises on Trump China Deal Hints, But Details Scarce
GE Aerospace shares rose Monday following Trump's comments on a potential China jet order, but the absence of concrete details leaves investors wary.
Markets
Rocket Lab Shares Surge to All-Time High as Neutron Rocket Nears Critical Milestones
Rocket Lab shares closed at a record high after Q1 revenue jumped 63.5% to $200.3M, fueled by Neutron rocket orders and defense contracts. The stock has rallied over 40% in two sessions.
Technology
Spirit Airlines Grounding Offers Temporary Relief for Pratt & Whitney Engine Shortage
Spirit Airlines' grounded A320neo fleet is releasing Pratt & Whitney GTF engines into a tight spare market, offering temporary relief for airlines. However, lease rates remain high and delays persist.
Markets