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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 dips as Davos criticism and Greenland tariff threats rattle defense names

Lockheed Martin stock price dips as Davos criticism and Greenland tariff threats rattle defense names

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 3:16 PM EST — Regular session Shares of Lockheed Martin Corp dropped roughly 1.1% to $576.12 in Tuesday afternoon trading. RTX slipped around 2.1%, Northrop Grumman declined about 1.6%, while General Dynamics dropped close to 2.2%. The slide follows concerns over new trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump’s Greenland move, which has led to tariff threats against European allies. EU leaders will meet at an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday to discuss possible retaliation, including a tariff package targeting 93 billion euros ($108 billion) of U.S. imports. That package could kick in on
20 January 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

New York, January 18, 2026, 12:56 EST — Market closed. AST SpaceMobile shares jumped Friday following the company’s announcement that it secured a prime contract role in the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program. (Business Wire) The move came just as U.S. markets prepared for a long weekend. With Wall Street shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, investors are left to gauge where the sector heads next, amid ongoing budget debates and national-security-related demand. (Investopedia) AST described the SHIELD award as an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, meaning the government can place orders over time
18 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps after hypersonic missile engine test with GE, Stinger-replacement flight milestone

Lockheed Martin stock jumps after hypersonic missile engine test with GE, Stinger-replacement flight milestone

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 19:15 ET — After-hours Lockheed Martin shares jumped 2.6% in after-hours trading Wednesday following news that the defense giant and GE Aerospace wrapped up engine tests for a new ramjet designed for hypersonic missiles. Northrop Grumman climbed 4.4%, RTX edged up 2.4%, and General Dynamics gained 0.7%. GE Aerospace, however, slipped 2.5%. This update is crucial as investors seek clear signs that U.S. weapons makers are accelerating progress on next-gen missile technology and expanding the supply chains needed to support it. Hypersonic programs come with high costs and complexity, but any breakthrough news can quickly
15 January 2026
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RTX stock rises as Airbus flags “very, very late” Pratt & Whitney engine deliveries

RTX stock rises as Airbus flags “very, very late” Pratt & Whitney engine deliveries

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 15:18 EST — Regular session RTX Corp shares climbed roughly 1.6% to $197.29 on Wednesday, hitting a high of $198.00 and dipping to a low of $192.88 during the session. The stock had closed at $194.08 previously. The bounce followed fresh concerns in commercial aerospace after Airbus flagged that engine shipments from RTX’s Pratt & Whitney remain “very, very late.” The planemaker also noted it hasn’t settled with the U.S. supplier on how many engines it requires “for the foreseeable future.” Airbus reported delivering 793 aircraft in 2025, with 607 of those being A320neo-family jets.
14 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock fell today — here’s what RKLB traders are watching next

Rocket Lab stock fell today — here’s what RKLB traders are watching next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 19:10 EST — After-hours Shares of Rocket Lab Corp ended Tuesday down 1.5%, closing at $86.58 after fluctuating between $89.73 and $85.65 during the day. In after-hours trading, the stock inched up 0.16% to $86.72. The regular session saw roughly 21.6 million shares change hands. (StockAnalysis) Rocket Lab (RKLB) remains close to the upper end of its recent trading range. Over the past year, the stock has surged roughly 260%, swinging between about $14.71 and $89.87, according to data from Investing.com. The reason this matters now is clear: Rocket Lab has become a momentum player
14 January 2026
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Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:55 EST — Market closed Defense contractors are scrambling for legal counsel after President Donald Trump signed an executive order tying share buybacks, dividends, and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines, three sources familiar with the issue said. The sector handed back around $8 billion in dividends and about $10 billion in buybacks over the past year, according to Morgan Stanley data. Despite the move, aerospace-and-defense stocks ended the week higher: the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) jumped 2.4% on Friday, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) gained 2.9%, Lockheed Martin
11 January 2026
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RTX stock set for Monday test after Trump order puts buybacks, dividends in play

RTX stock set for Monday test after Trump order puts buybacks, dividends in play

New York, January 10, 2026, 15:25 EST — Market closed Defense contractors are scrambling for legal counsel after President Donald Trump signed an executive order linking share buybacks, dividends, and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines—putting RTX (NYSE: RTX) under the spotlight ahead of tomorrow’s session. The order gives the Secretary of War 30 days to identify contractors lagging on schedules and demands board-approved plans to fix delays. Franklin Turner, an attorney at McCarter & English, said the real kicker is the threat of payment freezes and contract cancellations. Big players like RTX, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman have dished
10 January 2026
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Northrop Grumman stock jumps nearly 5% as Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget talk reshapes the trade

Northrop Grumman stock jumps nearly 5% as Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget talk reshapes the trade

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 05:48 EST — Market closed Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC) shares ended Friday up 4.7% at $618.82, after swinging between $578.00 and $619.60 on the day. U.S. markets are closed on Saturday. The jump capped a volatile week for big defense contractors after U.S. President Donald Trump said the 2027 U.S. military budget should be $1.5 trillion, well above the $901 billion Congress approved for 2026. RBC Capital Markets analysts led by Ken Herbert said that could “offset negative investor sentiment” but “there is significant uncertainty” around the final defense budget. (Reuters) Policy risk is the
10 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock rebounds, holds after-hours bid as RKLB traders weigh insider sales and earnings clock

Rocket Lab stock rebounds, holds after-hours bid as RKLB traders weigh insider sales and earnings clock

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 17:36 EST — After-hours Rocket Lab Corp shares closed up 2.1% on Friday and were modestly higher in after-hours trading, as the space launch and satellite builder steadied after a choppy run. The stock ended the session at $84.85 and was around $85.12 in extended trade. (MarketBeat) The move matters because Rocket Lab’s rally has pulled more short-term money into the name, and the tape has started reacting to filings and calendar risk rather than new contracts. Rocket Lab stock is up about 200% over the past 12 months, Barron’s reported this week, putting execution
10 January 2026
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Northrop Grumman stock jumps 4% as Trump payout order shakes defense sector, new contracts land

Northrop Grumman stock jumps 4% as Trump payout order shakes defense sector, new contracts land

New York, January 9, 2026, 12:15 EST — Regular session Northrop Grumman shares rose 4.2% to $615.86 on Friday, reversing much of a steep drop earlier in the week as defense stocks swung on Washington policy signals. The stock traded between $578.00 and $618.66 and opened at $590.72, according to market data. Investors are trying to price two things at once: a push for higher defense spending and a tougher line on how contractors return cash to shareholders. For Northrop, that mix is landing right as contract headlines roll in and earnings season gets close. Trump signed an executive order
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

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 13:10 EST — Regular session RTX Corp (RTX.N) shares rose 1.3% to $188.09 in afternoon trading on Thursday, after earlier touching $197.00. The stock has seesawed as President Donald Trump pressed for a bigger Pentagon budget while warning defense contractors over dividends and buybacks. Trump said on Wednesday the 2027 U.S. military budget should be $1.5 trillion, well above the $901 billion approved for 2026, sparking a fresh bid for defense names in early trade. Northrop Grumman jumped 8.3% and Lockheed Martin rose 6.4%, while RTX climbed 3.7% and General Dynamics gained 3%, the report
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

7 February 2026
Verizon shares fell 1.7% to $46.31 Friday, ending a seven-session rally and closing about 2.7% below Thursday’s one-year high. The dip follows news that consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath will step down, with Alfonso Villanueva named interim head. Verizon has climbed 16% since January 29 amid strong subscriber growth and a $25 billion buyback plan.
Cisco stock jumps 3% near $85 as UBS sticks with Buy ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

Cisco stock jumps 3% near $85 as UBS sticks with Buy ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

7 February 2026
Cisco shares rose 3% to $84.82 Friday, nearing $85 ahead of fiscal Q2 results due Feb. 11. UBS maintained a Buy rating and $90 target, citing strong product order growth and data-center demand. Investors are watching AI-related spending and U.S. economic data that could affect rates. Peers Fortinet, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks also gained.
Coherent stock whiplash: COHR jumps after earnings drop — what to watch next week

Coherent stock whiplash: COHR jumps after earnings drop — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Coherent Corp shares jumped 8.8% to $227.68 Friday, rebounding after a two-day slide following its quarterly results. The company reported December-quarter revenue of $1.69 billion and non-GAAP earnings of $1.29 a share, with datacenter and communications driving 72% of sales. Barclays, Stifel, and JPMorgan raised price targets to $235–$245. FMR LLC disclosed a 15% stake as of Dec. 31.
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