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Lockheed Martin stock near $500 premarket as Venezuela shock and space-deal chatter refocus defense trade

Lockheed Martin stock near $500 premarket as Venezuela shock and space-deal chatter refocus defense trade

Lockheed Martin shares held near $497 in premarket trading Monday after rising 2.8% Friday. Defense stocks drew attention following U.S. strikes in Venezuela and President Trump’s claim of capturing President Maduro. A Reuters report on L3Harris’ space propulsion stake sale put United Launch Alliance, co-owned by Lockheed, back in focus. Investors await Lockheed’s earnings Jan. 27 and Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
Defense and space stocks jump to start 2026 as Boeing, Rocket Lab lead gains

Defense and space stocks jump to start 2026 as Boeing, Rocket Lab lead gains

U.S. aerospace and defense stocks surged Friday, with Boeing up 4.91% after a $2.7 billion Pentagon contract for Apache helicopter support. Lockheed Martin rose 2.77%, Rocket Lab gained 8.93%, and Intuitive Machines climbed 10.17%. The sector tracked geopolitical headlines and new White House policy on commercial space. The Dow and S&P 500 ended higher; Nasdaq slipped.
Boeing’s $2.04 billion B-52 engine upgrade contract puts Port San Antonio in the spotlight

Boeing’s $2.04 billion B-52 engine upgrade contract puts Port San Antonio in the spotlight

Boeing secured a $2.04 billion U.S. Air Force contract to integrate and test new engines on two B-52 bombers, with work at Port San Antonio and three other sites. The project, part of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, is scheduled to finish by May 31, 2033. Initial funding of $35.8 million will support research and testing in fiscal 2026.
Boeing stock rises on $8.6 billion Pentagon F-15 deal for Israel as investors weigh defense backlog

Boeing stock rises on $8.6 billion Pentagon F-15 deal for Israel as investors weigh defense backlog

Boeing shares climbed 1.9% to $221.33 Tuesday after the Pentagon announced an $8.6 billion contract for 25 F-15 fighter jets for Israel, with an option for 25 more. The deal runs through 2035 and work will take place in St. Louis. Tigress Financial reiterated a Buy rating and $275 price target. Traders are watching Boeing’s delivery pace and cash flow ahead of its next earnings report, expected Jan. 27.
30 December 2025
Lockheed pitches made-in-India C-130J Super Hercules line as IAF weighs 80-plane transport buy

Lockheed pitches made-in-India C-130J Super Hercules line as IAF weighs 80-plane transport buy

Lockheed Martin has offered to set up a C-130J Super Hercules final-assembly line in India as it competes for a contract to supply up to 80 military transport aircraft. India is the only location outside the U.S. under consideration for C-130J co-production, a Lockheed executive said. Rival bids include Embraer and Airbus. Some Indian media report the air force has dropped plans for more C-130Js and is focusing on a new medium transport aircraft program.
30 December 2025
Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Update: Weekend Snapshot After Friday Slide, Space Force Contract Tailwinds, and Fresh Wall Street Targets

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Update: Weekend Snapshot After Friday Slide, Space Force Contract Tailwinds, and Fresh Wall Street Targets

Rocket Lab shares fell 8.46% to $70.65 in Friday trading, with volume at 23.16 million and after-hours indications near $70.28. The drop followed a volatile session amid thin post-holiday trading and recent gains tied to an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend and reopen Monday.
27 December 2025
Rocket Lab Stock News: $3.5B Missile-Tracking Satellite Awards, Golden Dome Momentum, and What’s Next for RKLB After a Breakout 2025

Rocket Lab Stock News: $3.5B Missile-Tracking Satellite Awards, Golden Dome Momentum, and What’s Next for RKLB After a Breakout 2025

Rocket Lab secured an $816 million contract to build 18 missile-tracking satellites for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency, its largest deal to date. The SDA awarded $3.5 billion in total to four companies for 72 satellites, aiming for low Earth orbit deployment in 2029. The satellites will provide near-continuous global missile warning and tracking. Rocket Lab’s award marks its shift from launch provider to prime defense contractor.
26 December 2025
ISRO’s ‘Baahubali’ LVM3-M6 Launches BlueBird 6 (BlueBird Block-2) for AST SpaceMobile, Setting a New Heaviest-Payload Record — Dec. 24, 2025

ISRO’s ‘Baahubali’ LVM3-M6 Launches BlueBird 6 (BlueBird Block-2) for AST SpaceMobile, Setting a New Heaviest-Payload Record — Dec. 24, 2025

India’s LVM3-M6 rocket launched from Sriharikota on December 24, 2025, deploying AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6, the heaviest payload yet for LVM3, into a 520 km Low Earth Orbit. Liftoff was delayed by 90 seconds due to a conjunction risk. BlueBird 6 features a 223 m² phased-array, the largest of its kind in LEO, and is designed to connect directly to standard smartphones.
Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges on $816M Space Force Satellite Contract and Record 2025 Launches — What News and Forecasts Say on Dec. 22, 2025

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges on $816M Space Force Satellite Contract and Record 2025 Launches — What News and Forecasts Say on Dec. 22, 2025

Rocket Lab shares climbed to new highs on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, after the company announced an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-tracking satellites. The stock gained mid-to-high single digits after an 18% rally Friday, fueled by the contract and a record year of Electron launches. The deal could reach $1 billion if Rocket Lab supplies subsystems to other contractors.
Australian Firm Neumann Space Pioneers Molybdenum-Fueled Space Propulsion With a Metal “Fuel Rod” Thruster

Australian Firm Neumann Space Pioneers Molybdenum-Fueled Space Propulsion With a Metal “Fuel Rod” Thruster

Neumann Space’s Neumann Drive, using solid molybdenum rods as propellant, has completed multiple in-orbit tests on satellites including Australia’s SpIRIT and ESA-linked missions. The Adelaide company’s pulsed cathodic arc thruster converts the metal into plasma for propulsion. The system is designed for satellite maneuvering, not launch, and marks a shift from traditional gas-based electric thrusters.
18 December 2025
Defense & Aerospace Majors: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025) — Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, General Dynamics, L3Harris & HII in Focus (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Defense & Aerospace Majors: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025) — Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, General Dynamics, L3Harris & HII in Focus (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points on Dec. 10, boosting sentiment for defense and aerospace stocks. The House advanced a $900 billion defense bill, dropping a “right-to-repair” rule and adding procurement reforms. Boeing closed its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, reshaping the supply chain. Investors are watching Senate action and rate volatility next week.
Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: This Week’s Rally, Fresh F-35 Headlines, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 12.12.2025)

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: This Week’s Rally, Fresh F-35 Headlines, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 12.12.2025)

Lockheed Martin shares closed at $480.25 on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, capping a nine-session winning streak despite a broader market decline. The stock rose 6.2% over the week. Switzerland announced it will cut its planned F-35 jet purchase to stay within budget, raising questions about future order volumes. Trading volume reached about 1.38 million shares.
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) 2025 Update: Record Order Book, iDirect Impairment and a New Cybersecurity Push

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) 2025 Update: Record Order Book, iDirect Impairment and a New Cybersecurity Push

ST Engineering reported S$9.1 billion in group revenue for the first nine months of 2025, up 9% year-on-year, and a record order book of S$32.6 billion. The company took a S$667 million impairment on its iDirect satcom business and signaled a strategic reset in that segment. Defence contract wins surged, with S$6.6 billion secured in 9M2025, up 84% from a year earlier.
RTX Stock Outlook for December 6, 2025: F‑35 Engine Deal, AWS Space Partnership and What Wall Street Expects Next

RTX Stock Outlook for December 6, 2025: F‑35 Engine Deal, AWS Space Partnership and What Wall Street Expects Next

RTX shares trade near $171, up about 45% year to date, with a market cap around $227 billion. The company secured a $1.6 billion F-35 engine sustainment contract, announced a cloud partnership with AWS, and is set to supply weapons to Canada in a $2.68 billion deal. RTX’s trailing P/E sits in the mid-30s, and its dividend yield is just over 1.5%.

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  • Soybeans Extend Gains Amid Anticipation of USDA Export Sales and WASDE Reports
    June 10, 2026, 7:58 PM EDT. Soybeans held onto Wednesday's price gains, rising 4 to 9 ¼ cents with the national average cash price hitting $10.68 1/2. Soymeal futures showed mixed results, mostly down by $1.40 to $1, while soy oil futures advanced 33 to 55 points. Traders await the USDA's weekly Export Sales update and the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report on Thursday. Estimates predict steady old crop bean carryout and stable production outlooks for Brazil and Argentina. July and August soybean futures closed higher, reflecting cautious optimism ahead of key agricultural supply data releases.

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Murphy USA Shares Spike 10% After Casey’s Margin Surge Rattles Gas Station Sector

Murphy USA Shares Spike 10% After Casey’s Margin Surge Rattles Gas Station Sector

11 June 2026
Murphy USA soared 10.04% to $612.16 as investors seized on Casey’s General Stores’ stronger-than-expected fuel margins, spotlighting sector-wide pump profitability; with Murphy’s own first-quarter fuel contribution up 40.6% and margins at 35.0 cents per gallon, the stock’s jump reflects bets that high margins will persist, though volatility in fuel prices remains a key risk.
Sky Quarry Jumps in After-Hours; Traders Eye June Refinery Restart

Sky Quarry Jumps in After-Hours; Traders Eye June Refinery Restart

11 June 2026
Sky Quarry soared 22.44% to $1.91 on record volume, then jumped to $2.38 after hours, as investors bet on a June refinery restart after repairs and a feedstock shortage crushed Q1 revenue to $383; with just $66,828 in cash and “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue, the stock’s fate hinges on hitting its June production target.
Lloyds stock drifts lower as FCA car finance hold clouds buyback hopes

Lloyds stock drifts lower as FCA car finance hold clouds buyback hopes

11 June 2026
Lloyds shares fell 0.98% as the FCA told Parliament that motor-finance compensation payments are now unlikely before 2027 due to legal challenges, prolonging uncertainty over redress costs and capital returns; investors must wait for clarity, with the next key update due July 30.
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