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Rocket Lab Corporation stock rises after Cantor reiteration as investors track Neutron and Space Force work

Rocket Lab Corporation stock rises after Cantor reiteration as investors track Neutron and Space Force work

Rocket Lab shares closed at $78.15, up 2.8%, before slipping 0.7% after hours. The stock remains near a 52-week high after a December $816 million U.S. defense satellite contract win. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating and $72 price target. Investors await updates at Needham’s Growth Conference on Jan. 13–14.
6 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock near $500 premarket as Venezuela shock and space-deal chatter refocus defense trade

Lockheed Martin stock near $500 premarket as Venezuela shock and space-deal chatter refocus defense trade

Lockheed Martin shares held near $497 in premarket trading Monday after rising 2.8% Friday. Defense stocks drew attention following U.S. strikes in Venezuela and President Trump’s claim of capturing President Maduro. A Reuters report on L3Harris’ space propulsion stake sale put United Launch Alliance, co-owned by Lockheed, back in focus. Investors await Lockheed’s earnings Jan. 27 and Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
5 January 2026
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Lockheed, RTX in focus as U.S. attack on Venezuela puts defense stocks on watch for Monday

Lockheed, RTX in focus as U.S. attack on Venezuela puts defense stocks on watch for Monday

Nicolas Maduro is in U.S. custody in New York after a U.S. military raid in Venezuela, and will appear in Manhattan court Monday. Aerospace and defense stocks surged Friday, with Lockheed Martin up 2.8% and sector ETFs gaining over 3%. President Trump confirmed the operation, which involved more than 150 aircraft. Markets are closed until Monday, leaving investors waiting to gauge reaction.
4 January 2026
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RTX stock jumps to start 2026 as defense names catch a bid; jobs report, earnings loom

RTX stock jumps to start 2026 as defense names catch a bid; jobs report, earnings loom

RTX Corp shares closed up 2.1% at $187.25 on Friday, with about 3.3 million shares traded. The stock tracked gains across U.S. defense peers as investors returned after the holidays. Traders are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate clues. RTX’s next earnings report is expected in late January.
4 January 2026
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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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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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Pentagon awards Lockheed $328.5 million Taiwan contract for IR sensor pods as China drills escalate

Pentagon awards Lockheed $328.5 million Taiwan contract for IR sensor pods as China drills escalate

The Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $328.5 million to supply Taiwan with 55 Legion Enhanced Infrared Search and Track sensor pods and related equipment. The deal comes as Taiwan remains on alert following large-scale Chinese military drills near the island. Work will be performed in Orlando, Florida, and is expected to finish by June 2031. $157.3 million was obligated at the time of award.
2 January 2026
Industrial stocks today: XLI slides into New Year market shutdown as Boeing, Lockheed deals draw focus

Industrial stocks today: XLI slides into New Year market shutdown as Boeing, Lockheed deals draw focus

U.S. industrial stocks slipped in the final 2025 session, with the XLI ETF closing down 0.8% at $155.12. Boeing received a $2.7 billion Pentagon contract for Apache helicopter support, while Lockheed Martin won a $328.5 million deal for Taiwan-related sales. Major names including Caterpillar, GE Aerospace, and FedEx also ended lower. Markets reopen Friday after the New Year’s holiday.
1 January 2026
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Boeing stock today slips as year-end trading thins, despite $8.6B Pentagon F-15 deal

Boeing stock today slips as year-end trading thins, despite $8.6B Pentagon F-15 deal

Boeing shares slipped 0.4% to $217.61 in midday New York trading Wednesday after the Pentagon awarded the company an $8.6 billion contract for F-15 jets for Israel. U.S. stocks edged lower in thin, year-end volumes, with defense peers also down. The F-15 contract runs through 2035 and includes 25 new jets, with an option for 25 more.
31 December 2025
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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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Lockheed pitches made-in-India C-130J Super Hercules line as IAF weighs 80-plane transport buy

Lockheed pitches made-in-India C-130J Super Hercules line as IAF weighs 80-plane transport buy

Lockheed Martin has offered to set up a C-130J Super Hercules final-assembly line in India as it competes for a contract to supply up to 80 military transport aircraft. India is the only location outside the U.S. under consideration for C-130J co-production, a Lockheed executive said. Rival bids include Embraer and Airbus. Some Indian media report the air force has dropped plans for more C-130Js and is focusing on a new medium transport aircraft program.
30 December 2025
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Rocket Lab stock rises as traders revisit Space Force satellite deal after Friday slump

Rocket Lab stock rises as traders revisit Space Force satellite deal after Friday slump

Rocket Lab shares rose 1.6% to $71.78 by late morning Monday, recovering some ground after an 8.5% drop in the previous session. The company disclosed an $816 million contract to build 18 missile-warning satellites for the U.S. Space Force, with deliveries expected in 2029. The Nasdaq fell 0.7% and the S&P 500 dropped 0.5%.
29 December 2025
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Space and Defense Stocks: RTX, Lockheed, Boeing, Rocket Lab in Focus as Geopolitics and Year-End Trading Set Up Monday’s Session

Space and Defense Stocks: RTX, Lockheed, Boeing, Rocket Lab in Focus as Geopolitics and Year-End Trading Set Up Monday’s Session

China imposed sanctions late Friday on 20 U.S. defense firms and 10 individuals, including Boeing units, over arms sales to Taiwan. The move freezes assets in China and bans business with the targeted companies, though Reuters notes the impact may be mostly symbolic. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend and reopen Monday. Wall Street ended Friday near record highs in thin, post-holiday trading.
28 December 2025
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Industrials Stocks Outlook: Defense, Transport, and Capex Themes Head Into the Final Week of 2025

Industrials Stocks Outlook: Defense, Transport, and Capex Themes Head Into the Final Week of 2025

U.S. industrials stocks held gains in thin post-holiday trading, with the sector seen as a year-end leader despite light volume. Defense shares drew attention after China imposed new sanctions on U.S. firms tied to Taiwan arms sales. The broader market closed slightly lower Friday, tracking the seasonal “Santa Claus rally” period. Investors are watching defense spending, transport demand, and business investment as 2026 approaches.
27 December 2025
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  • Catalyst Metals Falls 17% on Higher FY 2026 Cost Guidance, Pressuring Margins
    May 2, 2026, 1:44 AM EDT. Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL) shares dropped 17.0% after the miner raised its FY 2026 all-in sustaining cost (AISC) guidance to A$2,750-A$2,950 per ounce from previous A$2,200-A$2,650 while maintaining gold production guidance at 100,000-110,000 ounces. The higher AISC signals increased margin pressure despite steady output forecasts. Investors must now weigh concerns over rising operating costs and margin compression against the company's ability to deliver profitable ounces. Market sentiment hinges on cost control measures, mine plan quality at assets like Trident, and the response from Catalyst's revamped board. Valuation estimates vary widely, reflecting uncertainty over future earnings potential. Shares could still face downside risks as the investment narrative shifts toward managing structural cost challenges.

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2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 1:44 AM EDT Catalyst Metals Falls 17% on Higher FY 2026 Cost Guidance, Pressuring Margins May 2, 2026, 1:44 AM EDT. Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL) shares dropped 17.0% after the miner raised its FY 2026 all-in sustaining cost (AISC) guidance to A$2,750-A$2,950 per ounce from previous A$2,200-A$2,650 while maintaining gold production guidance at 100,000-110,000 ounces. The higher AISC signals increased margin pressure despite steady output forecasts. Investors must now weigh concerns over rising operating costs and margin compression against the company's ability to deliver profitable ounces. Market sentiment hinges
US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
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