ZacksJun 24, 2026, 12:00 AMnasdaq
LMT vs. LHX: Which Defense Stock Has the Stronger Competitive Edge?
Lockheed Martin and L3Harris are benefiting from defense spending trends, but key differences in growth drivers, backlog, valuation and debt set them apart.
Open articleBarchartJun 23, 2026, 12:00 AMnasdaq
Stocks Mostly Lower on Weakness in Megacap Tech and Software Stocks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.19%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.34%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Open articleThe Motley FoolJun 23, 2026, 12:00 AMnasdaq
Lockheed Martin Stock Is Down 6% in 2 Days. Here's What Investors Need to Know
Key PointsLockheed Martin stock dipped last Thursday and at the start of the week, extending a multi-month decline.
Open articleZacksJun 23, 2026, 12:00 AMnasdaq
Airbus Secures Contract to Supply HI145 Helicopters to Armenia
EADSY secures the Armenia helicopter contract as its H145 gains traction in global military rotorcraft markets with proven performance and advanced avionics.
Open articleBarchartJun 22, 2026, 12:00 AMnasdaq
Stocks Erase Early Gains as Alphabet and Software Companies Fall
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.30%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.38%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Open articleBNK InvestJun 22, 2026, 12:00 AMnasdaq
Monday Sector Laggards: Defense, Precious Metals
In trading on Monday, defense shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 2.5%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, down about 4.3% and shares of Lockheed Martin down about 2.9% on the day.
Also lagging the market Mon
Open articleZacksJun 22, 2026, 12:00 AMnasdaq
Defense ETFs to Buy Now as Record Backlogs Signal Sustained Growth
Record defense backlogs and rising military spending projections bolster the case for ETFs like IDEF as contractors scale production.
Open articleZacksJun 22, 2026, 12:00 AMnasdaq
HII Secures Aircraft Carrier and Amphibious Ship Support Contract
Huntington Ingalls secures a nearly $417.7M Navy contract for aircraft carrier and amphibious ship elevator support, extending work through June 2031.
Open articleThe Motley FoolJun 22, 2026, 12:00 AMnasdaq
Defense Stock Showdown: SpaceX vs. Lockheed Martin -- Which Is the Smarter Long-Term Buy?
Key PointsSpace and artificial intelligence (AI) are two of the hottest growth opportunities in defense.
Open articleThe Motley FoolJun 21, 2026, 12:00 AMnasdaq
Is This Defense Stock Still the Smartest Buy After Its Big Run?
Key PointsHowmet Aerospace may not be the smartest defense stock to buy, but there are plenty of reasons to like this name.
Open articleThe Motley FoolJun 19, 2026, 12:00 AMnasdaq
Lockheed Martin vs. RTX: Which Defense Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Key PointsLockheed Martin dominates as the largest pure-play defense contractor, led by the massive F-35 fighter jet program.
Open articleZacksJun 19, 2026, 12:00 AMnasdaq
Is Redwire Expanding Its Presence in the Growing ISR Market?
RDW is expanding its ISR push with advanced EO/IR sensors and airborne systems built for surveillance, reconnaissance and tough environments.
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