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L3Harris stock slips despite Navy Red Wolf win — what to watch in space and defense shares this week

L3Harris stock slips despite Navy Red Wolf win — what to watch in space and defense shares this week

L3Harris shares fell 3.7% to $342.85 Friday, underperforming defense peers after missing quarterly revenue estimates. The company announced a U.S. Navy contract for its Red Wolf long-range missile, but withheld financial details. Trading volume spiked above the 50-day average. Markets reopen Monday as investors watch contract flow and budget signals.
L3Harris Navy “Red Wolf” win and Lockheed missile push: defense and space stock prices to watch Monday

L3Harris Navy “Red Wolf” win and Lockheed missile push: defense and space stock prices to watch Monday

L3Harris shares fell 3.7% after announcing a U.S. Navy contract for Marine Corps precision-strike vehicles. Lockheed Martin rose 1.88% as it detailed plans to boost missile production and projected $6.5–$6.8 billion in 2026 free cash flow. Redwire dropped to $11.75 following insider sales. Markets closed Friday with defense and space stocks mixed.
Oracle stock price drops again as AI fears weigh; Air Force cloud order lands

Oracle stock price drops again as AI fears weigh; Air Force cloud order lands

Oracle shares fell 2.6% to $164.58 Friday, extending losses in software stocks despite the company winning an $88.1 million U.S. Air Force cloud contract. Investors remain cautious as concerns grow over AI-driven disruption and rising capital spending. The stock showed little movement after hours. Oracle’s next earnings report is set for March 9.
TTM Technologies stock price rises as $200 million Raytheon contract keeps buyers interested

TTM Technologies stock price rises as $200 million Raytheon contract keeps buyers interested

TTM Technologies shares rose 2.6% to $98.98 Friday after landing a supply contract with Raytheon worth up to $200 million over three years. The deal covers hardware for Raytheon’s air and missile defense radar program. TTM will join the S&P MidCap 400, replacing Civitas Resources, which could spur index-driven buying. Jabil and Sanmina shares fell, while Plexus edged higher.
RTX stock price holds near $200 after $1B Army radar contract — what traders are watching next

RTX stock price holds near $200 after $1B Army radar contract — what traders are watching next

RTX shares rose 0.3% to $200.50 after the U.S. Army awarded Raytheon a $1.025 billion LTAMDS contract modification, with work set in Andover through March 2030. Raytheon also landed a $197 million U.S. Air Force order for reconnaissance pods for Poland. Defense stocks traded mixed; Lockheed Martin gained 1.6%, while Northrop Grumman fell 0.8%. RTX’s earnings report is expected in late April.
Lockheed Martin stock price climbs again as THAAD ramp and 2026 outlook stay in focus

Lockheed Martin stock price climbs again as THAAD ramp and 2026 outlook stay in focus

Lockheed Martin shares rose 1.2% to $629.97 midday Friday after forecasting 2026 earnings of $29.35–$30.25 per share and sales up to $80 billion. The company signed a new deal with the U.S. Department of War to boost THAAD interceptor production to 400 units annually. Lockheed reported a record $194 billion backlog. Thursday’s stock surge hit a 52-week high.
Ondas Inc (ONDS) stock slips as Singapore Airshow defense rollout comes into focus

Ondas Inc (ONDS) stock slips as Singapore Airshow defense rollout comes into focus

Ondas shares fell about 8% to $11.27 Friday after the company announced a new defense and security product launch for next week’s Singapore Airshow. The drop follows a recent $1 billion stock-and-warrant financing and comes as investors seek evidence of new orders. Ondas also said its Optimus drone was added to the Defense Department’s Blue UAS cleared list, enabling faster federal procurement.
Lockheed Martin stock jumps after Pentagon missile deal and upbeat 2026 forecast

Lockheed Martin stock jumps after Pentagon missile deal and upbeat 2026 forecast

Lockheed Martin shares jumped 4.1% to $622.51 in late trading Thursday after the company raised its 2026 outlook and announced a profit-sharing deal tied to higher missile production. The company reported quarterly earnings of $5.80 per share on $20.3 billion in sales and forecast 2026 revenue above Wall Street estimates. Lockheed cited record demand for air-defense systems and flagged policy uncertainty on shareholder payouts.
Lockheed Martin stock price jumps on Pentagon profit-share missile deal and upbeat 2026 outlook

Lockheed Martin stock price jumps on Pentagon profit-share missile deal and upbeat 2026 outlook

Lockheed Martin shares rose 4.7% to $625.61 after the Pentagon signed a profit-sharing deal to ramp up THAAD and Patriot interceptor production. The company’s 2026 revenue and profit forecast topped Wall Street estimates. Lockheed reported Q4 sales of $20.32 billion and net earnings of $1.3 billion. Investors are watching whether funding and factory capacity can meet higher output targets.
RTX stock jumps after earnings beat, 2026 outlook; tariffs and defense orders in focus

RTX stock jumps after earnings beat, 2026 outlook; tariffs and defense orders in focus

RTX shares rose 3.7% to $201.28 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company posted a 12% jump in fourth-quarter sales to $24.2 billion and issued a 2026 outlook above some forecasts. Jet-engine demand and aircraft repairs drove growth, while defense spending stayed steady. RTX projected 2026 adjusted sales of $92–93 billion and free cash flow of $8.25–8.75 billion. Investors are watching tariffs and new defense policy changes.
Redwire (RDW) stock jumps nearly 28% after landing $151 billion SHIELD defense contract slot

Redwire (RDW) stock jumps nearly 28% after landing $151 billion SHIELD defense contract slot

Redwire Corporation shares jumped nearly 28% to $14.01 Tuesday after announcing a spot on the Missile Defense Agency’s $151 billion SHIELD contract vehicle. The stock hit $14.54 intraday on heavy volume. The award is multi-vendor and does not guarantee revenue, Redwire said. Traders are watching for follow-up task orders and any impact on Redwire’s backlog or sales.
ST Engineering share price slips after MINDEF Terrex s5 contract news — what S63.SI investors watch now

ST Engineering share price slips after MINDEF Terrex s5 contract news — what S63.SI investors watch now

ST Engineering shares dipped 0.2% to S$9.38 after securing a Singapore defence ministry contract for next-generation infantry fighting vehicles, with deliveries set for 2028. The company has not disclosed the contract’s value. Shares remain up about 12% since late December. Investors await the February earnings update for more details.
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  • Labcorp Holdings (LH) Shares Dip Amid Mixed Valuation Signals
    May 2, 2026, 3:35 PM EDT. Labcorp Holdings (LH) stock has fallen 0.4% recently, with a 5.8% decline over three months despite a modest 4.4% total return over the past year. Analysts see the shares as undervalued by about 17.5%, with a fair value near $310 compared to the last close at $255.84. Advances in AI-driven operational efficiencies and the Invitae acquisition support margin growth, but challenges from tariffs, regulatory changes like PAMA, and pricing pressures in diagnostics create risks. Investors face a delicate balance between potential gains and headwinds. Labcorp's mixed recent momentum contrasts with strong longer-term returns, prompting calls for timely review of fundamentals and alternative healthcare investments.

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