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DroneShield (ASX:DRO) Soars on A$50m European Deal – What Today’s News Means for the Stock

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) Soars on A$50m European Deal – What Today’s News Means for the Stock

DroneShield shares surged as much as 25% on 16 December after announcing a A$49.6 million European military contract and a €2.8 million Belgian order. The stock traded around A$2.66 by late morning, rebounding sharply from November lows. The new contract involves handheld counter-drone systems for a European military, with deliveries expected by March 2026.
16 December 2025
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Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock Drops on Dec. 15, 2025 as Traders Digest Debt Exchange Plan, Defense Deals, and Fresh Analyst Targets

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock Drops on Dec. 15, 2025 as Traders Digest Debt Exchange Plan, Defense Deals, and Fresh Analyst Targets

Ondas Holdings shares fell 11.8% to $7.72 Monday on heavy volume after disclosing a plan to convert $5.2 million in subsidiary debt and warrants into up to 7.33 million new shares. The company expects a non-cash charge of up to $60.5 million in Q4 2025. Ten of eleven holders have opted in so far. Ondas aims to finalize exchange agreements this week.
15 December 2025
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Rheinmetall Aktie Today (15 December 2025): Share Price Slides on Berlin Peace Talks, Despite Tank Megaproject Approval and Bullish Analyst Targets

Rheinmetall Aktie Today (15 December 2025): Share Price Slides on Berlin Peace Talks, Despite Tank Megaproject Approval and Bullish Analyst Targets

Rheinmetall shares fell 2.8% by early afternoon on Monday, tracking declines across Europe’s defence sector as investors reacted to high-level Ukraine ceasefire talks in Berlin. The drop came despite German regulators approving an expanded Rheinmetall-KNDS tank joint venture. Broader European equities traded higher, but defence stocks slipped on expectations of de-escalation.
15 December 2025
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Palantir Stock Today (Dec. 15, 2025): DGSI Renewal Adds to Defense Momentum as PLTR Valuation Debate Heats Up

Palantir Stock Today (Dec. 15, 2025): DGSI Renewal Adds to Defense Momentum as PLTR Valuation Debate Heats Up

Palantir shares fell about 2.1% to $183.57 in early Monday trading as investors reassessed high-valuation AI stocks after last week’s tech selloff. The company announced a three-year contract renewal with France’s DGSI intelligence agency, extending a partnership that has lasted nearly a decade. Financial terms were not disclosed.
15 December 2025
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BAE Systems (LSE: BA.) Stock: Fresh US Navy Wins, Buyback Support, and What Could Move Shares Next Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

BAE Systems (LSE: BA.) Stock: Fresh US Navy Wins, Buyback Support, and What Could Move Shares Next Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

BAE Systems shares closed at 1,700.50p on Friday, up 0.56% for the week. The company announced a five-year US Navy contract worth up to $1.7 billion for APKWS laser-guidance kits and a $123 million deal to modernize the USS Forrest Sherman. Market cap stood near £49.6bn, with a trailing P/E in the mid-20s and a dividend yield around 2%.
14 December 2025
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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.
13 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Stock This Week: Navy’s $448M ShipOS Push, Chain Reaction AI Infrastructure Bet, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Palantir (PLTR) Stock This Week: Navy’s $448M ShipOS Push, Chain Reaction AI Infrastructure Bet, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Palantir Technologies closed Friday at $183.57, ending the week slightly higher after sharp swings and a midweek rally. The U.S. Navy announced a $448 million deal for Palantir’s ShipOS, aiming to modernize shipbuilding with AI, which drove trading volume and volatility. Submarine planning times reportedly dropped from 160 hours to under 10 minutes using Palantir software.
13 December 2025
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RTX Stock After Hours (Dec. 12, 2025): Citi’s New “Buy” Call, Fresh Pentagon Export Notices, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

RTX Stock After Hours (Dec. 12, 2025): Citi’s New “Buy” Call, Fresh Pentagon Export Notices, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

RTX Corporation shares closed up 0.70% at $178.66 on Dec. 12, 2025, then edged to $179.00 after hours. Trading volume reached about 6.35 million shares, with the stock moving in a $2.80 range. Citigroup initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $211 price target. U.S. defense export notices listed RTX as principal contractor on three items.
13 December 2025
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Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Navy ShipOS Deal, Lawsuit Escalation, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Navy ShipOS Deal, Lawsuit Escalation, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Palantir shares traded between $180.21 and $188.50 on Dec. 12, with market cap near $447 billion after a year-to-date gain of about 140%. The company expanded its lawsuit against AI startup Percepta, naming several former employees. Palantir also secured a U.S. Navy “ShipOS” contract worth up to $448 million.
12 December 2025
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Lockheed Martin Stock (LMT) Outlook: Pentagon Contracts, Golden Dome Updates, and Analyst Price Targets Since Nov. 21, 2025

Lockheed Martin Stock (LMT) Outlook: Pentagon Contracts, Golden Dome Updates, and Analyst Price Targets Since Nov. 21, 2025

Lockheed Martin shares rose 1.9% to $476.84 on Dec. 11, 2025, following a string of U.S. government contract announcements tied to the F-35 and missile defense. The company received a Space Force contract for Golden Dome missile-defense prototypes on Nov. 25. Early-stage hurdles remain for the broader Golden Dome program, but Lockheed is positioned for future awards.
11 December 2025
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Perpetua Resources (PPTA) Stock: Defense-Backed Gold Miner Rides New Antimony Deal and Institutional Buying

Perpetua Resources (PPTA) Stock: Defense-Backed Gold Miner Rides New Antimony Deal and Institutional Buying

Perpetua Resources shares traded in the high-$20s on Nasdaq December 11, 2025, after a 55% rally over three months driven by federal permits, funding, and a new Idaho National Laboratory partnership. The company’s Stibnite Gold Project holds the only identified U.S. antimony reserve. Market cap stands near $3.2 billion. Trailing EPS remains negative as Perpetua is still pre-production.
11 December 2025
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Palantir Stock Jumps on $448 Million U.S. Navy AI Deal: What PLTR Investors Should Know Before the December 11 Open

Palantir Stock Jumps on $448 Million U.S. Navy AI Deal: What PLTR Investors Should Know Before the December 11 Open

Palantir shares closed up 3.3% at $187.91 on December 10, 2025, after the company announced a U.S. Navy AI contract worth up to $448 million. Trading volume neared 58 million shares. The stock dipped slightly to $187.46 in after-hours trading. The contract will deploy Palantir’s AI platform across Navy shipyards and suppliers.
10 December 2025
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AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Slides After Record Q2 Revenue: Earnings Miss, Guidance Cut and New Army Contracts Explained

AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Slides After Record Q2 Revenue: Earnings Miss, Guidance Cut and New Army Contracts Explained

AeroVironment shares fell 11–12% to around $248 Wednesday after the company posted record Q2 revenue of $472.5 million but swung to a $17.1 million net loss and cut its profit outlook. The stock remains up over 80% year to date but trades well below its October high of $418. AeroVironment recently won an $874 million U.S. Army contract and reported a growing backlog.
10 December 2025
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AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock on December 10, 2025: Record Q2 Revenue, $874M Army Deal and Fresh Wall Street Targets

AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock on December 10, 2025: Record Q2 Revenue, $874M Army Deal and Fresh Wall Street Targets

AeroVironment reported record fiscal Q2 2026 revenue of $472.5 million, up 151% year-over-year, driven by the BlueHalo acquisition. Despite the surge, the company posted a GAAP net loss of $17.1 million. Shares closed at $281.42 on December 9, down sharply from the October high but still up over 80% in 2025. The firm also secured an $874 million U.S. Army contract.
10 December 2025
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AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock: $874M Army Deal, Q2 Earnings, and 2026 Price Targets on December 9, 2025

AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock: $874M Army Deal, Q2 Earnings, and 2026 Price Targets on December 9, 2025

AeroVironment shares traded near $282 on December 9, 2025, up over 80% in a year but still 32% below the $417.86 high. The company secured an $874 million U.S. Army contract for drone and counter-drone systems. Market cap stands at about $14 billion, with trailing 12-month revenue of $1.09 billion and a net loss of $45 million. Forward P/E is around 66.
9 December 2025
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Rheinmetall AG Stock on December 9, 2025: German Mega‑Orders, Record Backlog and What Analysts Expect Next

Rheinmetall AG Stock on December 9, 2025: German Mega‑Orders, Record Backlog and What Analysts Expect Next

Rheinmetall shares rose up to 4% on December 9 as Germany’s Bundestag prepared to approve €52 billion in new defense procurement, including major contracts for Puma vehicles and ammunition. The stock traded near €1,645, up 10% over five sessions and 160% year-to-date. Analysts estimate the Puma deal alone could bring Rheinmetall €2 billion. A separate tank ammunition order worth several hundred million euros was announced December 8.
9 December 2025
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Scale AI in December 2025: Pentagon Setback, Meta Superintelligence Bet and IPO Watch

Scale AI in December 2025: Pentagon Setback, Meta Superintelligence Bet and IPO Watch

Enabled Intelligence, a US startup with a majority-autistic workforce, won a $708 million Pentagon contract for geospatial AI data labeling on December 6, beating Scale AI. The loss follows reports of investor revaluations, customer departures, and updated pre-IPO valuations for Scale AI. Founder Alexandr Wang has reemerged in the media after a $14 billion deal with Meta. Competitors are raising new funding rounds amid the shift.
7 December 2025
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Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and Investment Outlook as of December 7, 2025

Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and Investment Outlook as of December 7, 2025

Northrop Grumman closed at $548.97 on December 5, down 0.7% for the day but up about 15% over the past year. Technical models from Intellectia and StockTradersDaily flag weak near-term sentiment and downside risk, despite solid long-term fundamentals. Recent earnings showed EPS of $7.67 and 4.3% revenue growth year-over-year. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $2.31 per share in November.
7 December 2025
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Lockheed Martin Stock (LMT) on December 6, 2025: New F‑35 Contracts, Hypersonic Push and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Lockheed Martin Stock (LMT) on December 6, 2025: New F‑35 Contracts, Hypersonic Push and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Lockheed Martin shares traded near $452 on December 6, up 0.9% for the day but still negative year-to-date. The company secured a $1.14 billion Navy contract for F-35 components and reported a record $179 billion backlog. Lockheed also raised its annual dividend to $13.80 per share, yielding about 3%. Argentina took delivery of its first six F-16s from a 25-jet order.
7 December 2025
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Parsons Corporation (PSN) Stock Plunges After FAA Contract Loss – But New $3.5 Billion Defense Wins Keep the Long‑Term Story Alive (December 5, 2025)

Parsons Corporation (PSN) Stock Plunges After FAA Contract Loss – But New $3.5 Billion Defense Wins Keep the Long‑Term Story Alive (December 5, 2025)

Parsons shares plunged about 20% on December 5, 2025, after the FAA awarded the $30 billion Brand New Air Traffic Control System contract to rival Peraton. Trading volume topped 11 million shares, with prices hitting an intraday low near $62. Parsons had announced new defense and infrastructure contracts the same day, including a $3.5 billion DTRA award.
5 December 2025
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  • OPay Plans $4 Billion Valuation IPO with Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan
    May 2, 2026, 5:26 PM EDT. OPay, a payments platform backed by SoftBank Group Corp., is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The company has hired Citigroup Inc., Deutsche Bank AG, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to manage the process. Sources indicate OPay is targeting a valuation near $4 billion and aims to list later this year, though details remain confidential. The IPO move highlights increasing activity in the tech and payments sector, with major banks facilitating the transition to public markets.

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Realty Income Stock Back In Focus As Vanguard Stake Lands Before Q1 Earnings

Realty Income Stock Back In Focus As Vanguard Stake Lands Before Q1 Earnings

2 May 2026
Vanguard Capital Management disclosed a 7.49% stake in Realty Income Corp, holding nearly 69.9 million shares as of March 31, according to an SEC filing. Realty Income will report first-quarter results after the NYSE closes on May 6. Shares closed Friday at $63.81, down 0.67%. Vanguard said the holding is not for activist purposes.
Coca-Cola Shareholders Just Sent A Clear Signal On Plastics, DEI And Dividends

Coca-Cola Shareholders Just Sent A Clear Signal On Plastics, DEI And Dividends

2 May 2026
Coca-Cola shareholders rejected five investor proposals on sustainability, plastics, diversity, and ingredients at the annual meeting, according to a May 1 filing. Directors were re-elected, executive pay won 90.84% support, and CEO Henrique Braun received 99.84%. The board declared a 53-cent quarterly dividend and named two new executive vice presidents. First-quarter net operating revenue rose 12% to $12.47 billion.
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