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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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Stock Market Today

  • Q1 Earnings Review: The Ensign Group (ENSG) Trails Healthcare Providers & Services Peers
    May 22, 2026, 11:54 PM EDT. Healthcare providers & services stocks delivered a solid Q1, with revenues beating estimates by 1.4% and shares rising 9.6% on average. The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) reported $1.39 billion in revenue, up 18.4% year-over-year but missing analyst expectations by 8.4%. ENSG's stock fell 4.9% post-earnings, marking the weakest performance among its peers. Sector challenges include high operational costs and reimbursement pressures, yet an aging population and healthcare digitization provide growth opportunities. CEO Barry Port emphasized the company's focus on quality care and managing complex patient cases. Despite ENSG's miss, the sector outlook remains cautiously optimistic amid ongoing regulatory and labor headwinds.

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Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

23 May 2026
The Dow closed at a record 50,579.70 on Friday, while the S&P 500 notched its eighth straight weekly gain. After-hours trading saw SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM all move lower. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Investors await Thursday’s inflation data.
IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

23 May 2026
IREN shares fell 2.1% to $56.83 Friday, ending a two-day rally but closing the week up 7.4%. The stock’s moves follow a $3.4 billion AI cloud deal with Nvidia and a $3 billion convertible note offering. March-quarter revenue dropped to $144.8 million, with a net loss of $247.8 million. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day; trading resumes Tuesday.
AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

23 May 2026
AXT shares jumped 16.37% to $140.83 on Friday, hitting a 52-week high and trading above all recent analyst targets. The surge followed strong demand for AI-linked optical networking hardware and a sharp rise in indium phosphide orders. First-quarter revenue climbed to $26.9 million, with gross margin turning positive. Management forecast Q2 profitability and a backlog over $100 million.
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