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Lockheed Rolls Out $9 Billion Missile Plan in Alabama, Eyes U.S. Stockpile Rebuild

Lockheed Rolls Out $9 Billion Missile Plan in Alabama, Eyes U.S. Stockpile Rebuild

Lockheed Martin began construction Thursday on an 87,000-square-foot munitions facility in Troy, Alabama, to expand THAAD interceptor and Next Generation Interceptor production. The project is part of a $9 billion investment to boost missile output amid Pentagon pressure to increase inventories. Lockheed said the new building will nearly double its Troy production space and add jobs over the next three years.
22 May 2026
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Lockheed Martin Wins $407 Million Aegis Guam Deal as Missile Defense Demand Stays Hot

Lockheed Martin Wins $407 Million Aegis Guam Deal as Missile Defense Demand Stays Hot

Lockheed Martin won a $407.2 million Pentagon contract modification to continue developing Aegis missile-defense capabilities for Guam, bringing total contract value to about $1.94 billion. The work, announced Friday, will run through December 2029 in Moorestown, New Jersey, and Guam. The Pentagon will obligate $76.2 million in research and $2.6 million in procurement funds at award.
9 May 2026
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Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Shot as $3.2 Billion Space Shield Race Opens

Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Shot as $3.2 Billion Space Shield Race Opens

Lockheed Martin was selected for U.S. Space Force prototype work on the $185 billion Golden Dome missile-defense program, joining SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, and Anduril in a crowded field. The awards follow a weak quarter for Lockheed, with profit and cash flow down due to production delays and contract costs. Space Systems Command awarded 20 agreements to 12 companies. Lockheed shares closed at $513.45 on Friday, down 3.08%.
26 April 2026
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Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

Lockheed Martin was named among firms awarded up to $3.2 billion for President Trump’s Golden Dome space-based missile interceptor plan, Space Systems Command said. The company reported weaker first-quarter results, with $18 billion in sales and negative free cash flow. Space Force aims to show initial interceptor capability in 2028. Golden Dome’s total cost is projected at $185 billion.
26 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Stall Near Records as Oil Above $100 Clouds Wall Street

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Stall Near Records as Oil Above $100 Clouds Wall Street

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped from record highs by late morning Thursday, with the Dow down 99.59 points, or 0.20%. Brent crude traded above $103 a barrel as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persisted. IBM, Tesla, and Lockheed Martin fell after earnings, while Texas Instruments surged 18.4%. Weekly U.S. jobless claims rose to 214,000; business activity expanded but inflation pressures remained.
23 April 2026
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Lockheed Martin Q1 Earnings Miss Sends Stock Lower as F-16, C-130 Delays Bite

Lockheed Martin Q1 Earnings Miss Sends Stock Lower as F-16, C-130 Delays Bite

Lockheed Martin reported first-quarter earnings of $6.44 per share on $18.02 billion in sales, missing analyst estimates as F-16 and C-130 delays cut into margins. Net income fell to $1.49 billion from $1.71 billion a year earlier. Shares dropped 2.8% premarket to $555.43. The company kept its 2026 outlook unchanged despite pressure in its Aeronautics unit and rising missile and space sales.
23 April 2026
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Fall as Oil Jumps and Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Fall as Oil Jumps and Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

U.S. stock futures dropped about 0.4% and Brent crude rose nearly 5% early Monday after Washington seized an Iranian cargo ship and Tehran halted new talks. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply, with only three crossings in 12 hours, raising concerns over oil supply and inflation. European airline stocks fell 3–4%, while Exxon Mobil and Chevron gained about 1% in premarket trading.
20 April 2026
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India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
11 April 2026
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Oil Prices Tumble, Dow Futures Jump After Trump Delays Iran Energy Strikes

Oil Prices Tumble, Dow Futures Jump After Trump Delays Iran Energy Strikes

NASA is considering expanding SpaceX Starship’s role in Artemis moon missions, potentially reducing Boeing’s involvement, Bloomberg reported. The agency has already dropped Boeing’s upgraded upper stage and Mobile Launcher 2, affecting a $2 billion contract. Artemis II, the first crewed SLS flight, is targeting an April 1 launch. Boeing shares fell $6.01 to $195.12 before Monday’s open.
23 March 2026
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RTX stock price jumps as defense shares rally on Middle East conflict; what investors watch next

RTX stock price jumps as defense shares rally on Middle East conflict; what investors watch next

RTX shares rose 4.4% to $211.51 Monday, hitting a new intraday high as defense stocks advanced on Middle East conflict concerns. Lockheed Martin and RTX both gained over 3%, while Wall Street’s main indexes fell. Brent crude climbed 9% to $79.50 a barrel, and gold rose 3%. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
2 March 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps as Iran conflict jolts markets — what investors watch next

Lockheed Martin stock jumps as Iran conflict jolts markets — what investors watch next

Lockheed Martin shares rose 3% to $674.58 by late morning Monday, outperforming a falling market after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and triggered retaliatory missile fire. Oil jumped over 8% as some shippers halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. RTX and Northrop Grumman each gained about 4%. Investors are watching Iran headlines and Friday’s U.S. jobs report for direction.
2 March 2026
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RTX stock forecast after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran: missile demand, oil shock and Monday’s test

RTX stock forecast after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran: missile demand, oil shock and Monday’s test

RTX closed up 2.52% at $202.62 Friday, with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman also higher, after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Israel said Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed; Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf states, warning the Strait of Hormuz was closed. Oil rose 2% to $72.48 a barrel. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ended just below its 52-week high.
28 February 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock price forecast after Iran strikes: what to watch before Monday’s open

Lockheed Martin stock price forecast after Iran strikes: what to watch before Monday’s open

The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday, escalating tensions over Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs. Lockheed Martin shares rose 2.56% to $658.26 on Friday, ahead of the attacks. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz were suspended by several companies over the weekend. Barclays said Brent could reach $80 a barrel if supply is disrupted.
28 February 2026
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Iran strikes put oil, defense and tanker stocks in focus ahead of Wall Street reopen

Iran strikes put oil, defense and tanker stocks in focus ahead of Wall Street reopen

U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday, intensifying concerns over oil supply disruptions. Brent crude rose 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel Friday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.43%. Defense and energy stocks outperformed, with Lockheed Martin up 2.56% and Exxon Mobil up 2.67%. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss possible output increases after the Iran attack.
28 February 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: Lockheed, Huntington Ingalls Rise Into Holiday Week; AST SpaceMobile Deal in Focus

Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: Lockheed, Huntington Ingalls Rise Into Holiday Week; AST SpaceMobile Deal in Focus

Lockheed Martin and Huntington Ingalls led U.S. defense stocks higher Friday, with Huntington Ingalls up 3% to $418.78 and Lockheed rising 2.4% to $652.58. AST SpaceMobile detailed a $1 billion convertible note offering and plans to repurchase $300 million in existing debt, warning of substantial trading impacts. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day, leaving investors to digest weekend developments on Tuesday.
15 February 2026
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RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX closed at $198.66 Friday, up 1.4%, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. The Pentagon is expected to name defense contractors early next week that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump order. RTX’s Raytheon unit has been singled out as “least responsive.” Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans.
7 February 2026
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Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

U.S. space and defense stocks rose Friday, with sector ETFs gaining up to 4.8% and Lockheed Martin up 2.4%. Investors are awaiting a Pentagon list that could restrict buybacks and dividends at underperforming contractors under a Trump executive order. Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans. Lockheed’s board approved a $3.45 per share dividend for Q1 2026.
7 February 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock price slips on DZ Bank downgrade despite fresh Taiwan deal and Fujitsu pact

Lockheed Martin stock price slips on DZ Bank downgrade despite fresh Taiwan deal and Fujitsu pact

Lockheed Martin shares fell 1.1% to $628.94 Tuesday after DZ Bank downgraded the stock, bucking gains in other major defense names. The move followed Lockheed’s announcement of a $328.5 million U.S. contract for sensor systems to Taiwan and a new radar delivery to the Army. DZ Bank raised its price target to $665. Investors await Lockheed’s Q1 earnings on April 21.
3 February 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock price today: LMT edges higher after Taiwan contract and Fujitsu tech pact

Lockheed Martin stock price today: LMT edges higher after Taiwan contract and Fujitsu tech pact

Lockheed Martin shares rose 0.5% to $637.50 Monday after announcing a $328.5 million U.S. contract to supply IRST21 Legion-ES sensors to Taiwan’s Air Force. The company also delivered its first Sentinel A4 radar to the U.S. Army and signed a tech partnership with Fujitsu. Broader defense stocks were mixed as investors weighed Washington’s push for faster weapons production.
2 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • SGX Opens Steady as STI Nears 5,044 Amid Global AI Rally
    May 21, 2026, 10:31 PM EDT. Singapore stocks opened steady on Friday with the Straits Times Index (STI) slightly down 0.04% at 5,043.87 by 9:06am, reflecting cautious optimism. Investor sentiment was supported by easing US-Iran tensions and a global rally in artificial intelligence (AI)-linked stocks. Wall Street saw modest gains with the Dow Jones up 0.55%, S&P 500 rising 0.17%, and Nasdaq up 0.09%. CSE Global led local gains, rising 7.74% to S$1.67. Heavyweights DBS Group Holdings, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Singapore Telecommunications, and Keppel traded steadily. Despite a pullback in Nvidia shares, global interest in AI counters continued to boost markets.

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22 May 2026
OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for a U.S. IPO, aiming to go public as early as September, sources told Reuters. The move follows a court win against Elon Musk, removing a key legal obstacle. Private-market share prices for OpenAI ranged from $658.94 to $732.38 this month, but no official public price exists. Ordinary investors still cannot buy OpenAI stock on public exchanges.
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22 May 2026
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WhiteFiber Stock Rips 22% on $160 Million AI Deal. The Test Comes in July

WhiteFiber Stock Rips 22% on $160 Million AI Deal. The Test Comes in July

22 May 2026
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