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Lockheed Martin stock jumps as Trump order targets defense buybacks and dividends; earnings next

Lockheed Martin stock jumps as Trump order targets defense buybacks and dividends; earnings next

Lockheed Martin shares rose 4.2% to $539.96 Friday after President Trump signed an executive order tying dividends, buybacks, and executive pay to weapons delivery schedules. Defense stocks gained as Trump called for a $1.5 trillion 2027 military budget, far above the $901 billion set for 2026. Lockheed paid $2.3 billion each in dividends and buybacks last year. The company reports quarterly results Jan. 29.
9 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump defense budget boost, but buyback curbs hang over LMT

Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump defense budget boost, but buyback curbs hang over LMT

Lockheed Martin shares rose 4.5% to $541.92 in late morning trading Friday after Trump signed an executive order tying defense contractor payouts to delivery schedules and proposed a $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense budget. Lockheed secured a $22.6 million contract modification for AN/SLQ-32(V)6 work and a C-130 logistics contract. Northrop Grumman and L3Harris also gained.
9 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps as Trump floats $1.5 trillion defense budget, buyback limits in focus

Lockheed Martin stock jumps as Trump floats $1.5 trillion defense budget, buyback limits in focus

Lockheed Martin shares rose 4.3% to $518.44 in after-hours trading Thursday after a volatile session. The move followed a White House order restricting dividends and buybacks for underperforming defense contractors. Lockheed recently reported record F-35 deliveries and a new missile production deal but faces uncertainty over tighter payout rules and executive pay scrutiny. Fourth-quarter results are due Jan. 29.
9 January 2026
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RTX stock swings after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget, targets buybacks

RTX stock swings after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget, targets buybacks

RTX Corp shares rose 1.3% to $188.09 Thursday after President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion 2027 Pentagon budget and ordered a halt to defense contractor dividends and buybacks until weapons are delivered “on time and on budget.” Trump singled out RTX’s Raytheon unit as “least responsive” and threatened contract cuts. RTX warned investors against a $130 mini-tender offer from Tutanota LLC. Fourth-quarter results are due Jan. 27.
8 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call after payout-ban scare

Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call after payout-ban scare

Lockheed Martin shares jumped 5.2% to $522.56 after President Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027. Trump also signed an executive order restricting contractor dividends and buybacks until performance improves. Lockheed reported record F-35 deliveries in 2025 and a new PAC-3 missile deal with the Department of War. Investors await Lockheed’s earnings on Jan. 29.
8 January 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Dow steadies near record highs as jobs report looms and Trump defense talk jolts stocks

Dow Jones Today: Dow steadies near record highs as jobs report looms and Trump defense talk jolts stocks

The Dow rose 129 points, or 0.3%, to 49,124.87 by mid-morning Thursday, recovering after a sharp drop Wednesday. Weekly jobless claims increased to 208,000, while defense stocks climbed after Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report for clues on Federal Reserve rate moves.
8 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget push — buyback ban still in play

Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget push — buyback ban still in play

Lockheed Martin shares jumped 7.4% to $533.71 Thursday after President Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion 2027 U.S. military budget and ordered a halt to dividends and buybacks at defense contractors. Northrop Grumman and RTX also rose. Trump’s order directs the Pentagon to identify underperforming contractors and the SEC to consider new rules. Lockheed reports earnings Jan. 29.
8 January 2026
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US economic calendar today: What to watch as U.S. stock futures slip before Friday’s jobs report

US economic calendar today: What to watch as U.S. stock futures slip before Friday’s jobs report

U.S. stock futures fell early Thursday, with Dow futures down 146 points, as traders awaited Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report. Defense stocks surged after Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027. Lockheed Martin jumped 7.2%, Northrop Grumman 7.5%, and RTX 4.9%. Key economic data, including jobless claims and trade figures, are due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
8 January 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks Jump as Trump Pitches $1.5 Trillion Military Budget, Despite Buyback Crackdown

Space and Defense Stocks Jump as Trump Pitches $1.5 Trillion Military Budget, Despite Buyback Crackdown

Lockheed Martin rose 7.2% and Northrop Grumman 7.5% in early premarket Thursday after President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027. The gains followed steep losses Wednesday after Trump ordered a crackdown on dividends and buybacks at underperforming contractors. RTX climbed 4.9% and Kratos Defense 7.1%. Investors await Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and Pentagon guidance on the new rules.
8 January 2026
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Dow, S&P 500 futures dip as Trump policy headlines bite and jobs report looms; Samsung flags record AI-chip profit

Dow, S&P 500 futures dip as Trump policy headlines bite and jobs report looms; Samsung flags record AI-chip profit

U.S. stock futures slipped early Thursday, with Dow futures down 0.30% and S&P 500 futures off 0.22%, as investors awaited Friday’s jobs report. Defense stocks surged after President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget; Lockheed Martin jumped 7.2% premarket. Homebuilders fell after Trump’s comments on limiting investor access to single-family homes. Oil steadied above $60 a barrel amid U.S.-Venezuela developments.
8 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock pops in US premarket as Trump touts $1.5 trillion military budget, buyback ban looms

Lockheed Martin stock pops in US premarket as Trump touts $1.5 trillion military budget, buyback ban looms

Lockheed Martin shares surged about 7% in premarket trading Thursday after President Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for 2027. The gains followed a 4.8% drop Wednesday amid a White House order to curb defense contractor buybacks and dividends. Northrop Grumman and RTX also advanced. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Lockheed’s January 29 earnings.
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

7 February 2026
Alphabet shares fell 2.53% to $322.86 Friday, marking a fourth straight decline as investors questioned heavy AI-related spending. The Nasdaq slipped Thursday after Alphabet detailed up to $185 billion in capex, while the Dow and S&P 500 rose Friday on chipmaker gains. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with attention on Alphabet’s outlook and upcoming jobs and inflation data.
BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

7 February 2026
BigBear.ai Holdings shares surged 15.7% Friday to $4.72 ahead of a key shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 1 billion. Options trading was heavy, with a put/call ratio of 0.19. The company recently announced deals in AI customs technology and a partnership with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group. The special meeting is set for Feb. 18, with online voting open until late Feb. 17.
American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
American Airlines shares jumped 7.6% to $15.24 Friday, rebounding with a broad rally that sent the Dow past 50,000 for the first time. Investors are watching the carrier’s battle with United at Chicago O’Hare, where a summer capacity surge could trigger a fare war. American also announced new Philadelphia–Porto service for 2027 and launched a centennial inflight menu.
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