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Lockheed Martin stock jumps near $500 to start 2026 as defense names catch a bid on contracts, geopolitics

Lockheed Martin stock jumps near $500 to start 2026 as defense names catch a bid on contracts, geopolitics

Lockheed Martin shares rose 2.8% to $497.07 Friday, rebounding after two days of losses and outpacing other defense stocks. The move followed news of a $328.5 million Pentagon contract for Taiwan’s air force. RTX, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing also gained. Investors now await Lockheed’s late-January earnings and updates on cash flow.
4 January 2026
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RTX stock jumps 2% as Iran headlines lift defense contractors — what to watch next week

RTX stock jumps 2% as Iran headlines lift defense contractors — what to watch next week

RTX Corp shares rose 2.1% to $187.25 on Friday, trading between $182.20 and $187.68 with about 3.3 million shares exchanged. The stock moved alongside gains in Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman as geopolitical tensions involving Iran and U.S. statements kept defense names in focus. Investors await RTX’s next earnings report, expected Jan. 27, for updates on cash flow and engine repairs.
4 January 2026
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Stocks to watch next week after U.S. strike on Venezuela: energy and defense names in focus

Stocks to watch next week after U.S. strike on Venezuela: energy and defense names in focus

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight strike. Energy and defense stocks led Friday’s gains, with Exxon Mobil up 1.9% and Lockheed Martin up 2.8%. Oil production in Venezuela remained normal Saturday, but the port of La Guaira was severely damaged, sources told Reuters.
3 January 2026
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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.
3 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps nearly 3% to start 2026 — contracts, rates and earnings in focus

Lockheed Martin stock jumps nearly 3% to start 2026 — contracts, rates and earnings in focus

Lockheed Martin shares closed up 2.8% at $497.07 on the first U.S. trading day of 2026, outpacing most defense peers. The move followed news of a $328.5 million Pentagon contract for sensor pods to Taiwan. Trading volume was modest, and the stock stayed below its October high. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. economic data and Lockheed’s expected late-January earnings report.
3 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock today dips despite $500 million Pentagon contract flow for Aegis, THAAD work

Lockheed Martin stock today dips despite $500 million Pentagon contract flow for Aegis, THAAD work

Lockheed Martin shares closed down 0.18% at $488.00 Tuesday after the Pentagon announced about $500 million in contract modifications for Aegis ship systems and THAAD missile-defense support. The largest was a $297.5 million award for Aegis sustainment. The S&P 500 slipped 0.14%. Investors await Lockheed’s late-January earnings and early-2026 U.S. defense budget news.
31 December 2025
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Dow Jones today: DJIA slips after Fed minutes; Boeing pops on $8.6B Pentagon deal

Dow Jones today: DJIA slips after Fed minutes; Boeing pops on $8.6B Pentagon deal

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 94.87 points, or 0.2%, to 48,367.06 in thin after-hours trading Tuesday as investors digested Fed minutes and year-end positioning. Boeing rose nearly 2% after an $8.6 billion Pentagon contract, while declines in Goldman Sachs and Home Depot weighed on the index. Meta Platforms agreed to buy AI startup Manus in a deal reportedly worth up to $3 billion. Citigroup flagged a $1.2 billion pre-tax loss on its Russian unit sale.
31 December 2025
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Why Karman Holdings Stock Is Down Today: KRMN Slides as Year-End Flows Hit Defense-Space Names

Why Karman Holdings Stock Is Down Today: KRMN Slides as Year-End Flows Hit Defense-Space Names

Karman Holdings shares fell 3.6% to $74.81 in New York afternoon trading Tuesday, underperforming the broader market after a $258.7 million outflow from the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF. The stock touched a session low of $74.21, with about 465,000 shares traded. Investors are watching for signs of stabilization ahead of the company’s next quarterly update.
30 December 2025
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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
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Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ: ONDS) Stock Update: Latest Defense Deals, Acquisitions, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Next Week

Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ: ONDS) Stock Update: Latest Defense Deals, Acquisitions, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Next Week

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) last traded at $8.48, down 7.23%, with volume near 49 million shares as of early Saturday morning, December 27, 2025. The company completed its $81.7 million cash acquisition of Robo-Team Holdings on December 16 and reported an AI demining pilot in Israel on December 18. U.S. stock markets are closed until Monday.
27 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Stock Today: Shares Slip in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading as Navy “ShipOS” Deal and AI Data‑Center Push Keep 2026 in Focus

Palantir (PLTR) Stock Today: Shares Slip in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading as Navy “ShipOS” Deal and AI Data‑Center Push Keep 2026 in Focus

Palantir Technologies shares fell 2.6% to $189.15 in thin post-holiday trading Thursday, with volume around 17.9 million. The stock, up over 150% year-to-date, has swung between $196.18 and $189.04 as investors weigh profit-taking, valuation concerns, and continued defense-related contracts.
26 December 2025
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    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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