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Northrop Grumman stock whipsaws: NOC jumps premarket after Trump’s $1.5T budget pushNew York,

Northrop Grumman stock whipsaws: NOC jumps premarket after Trump’s $1.5T budget pushNew York,

Northrop Grumman shares rose 7.4% to $619.50 in premarket trading Thursday, rebounding after a 5.5% drop following President Trump’s executive order halting dividends and buybacks at defense contractors until production improves. The order also threatens executive pay caps and directs the Pentagon to review underperformers. Investors await enforcement details and Northrop’s Jan. 27 results.
8 January 2026
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Dow Jones falls from intraday record as Trump policy moves hit financials; jobs report next

Dow Jones falls from intraday record as Trump policy moves hit financials; jobs report next

The Dow Jones fell 0.94% to 48,996.08 after Trump proposed banning Wall Street from buying single-family homes and restricting defense contractor payouts, sending financial and defense stocks lower. JPMorgan dropped 2.3% after a downgrade. Nvidia and Alphabet gains lifted the Nasdaq 0.16%. Investors await Friday’s U.S. payrolls report for rate signals.
7 January 2026
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Why Lockheed Martin stock is sliding: Trump payout threat collides with PAC-3 missile ramp and a Goldman sell

Why Lockheed Martin stock is sliding: Trump payout threat collides with PAC-3 missile ramp and a Goldman sell

Lockheed Martin shares dropped 4.5% after President Trump threatened to block dividends and buybacks for defense contractors until weapons production speeds up. The company had just reached a seven-year framework with the U.S. Department of War to raise PAC-3 MSE interceptor output to 2,000 units annually. Goldman Sachs reiterated a Sell rating, citing higher contractor risk under new deal structures.
7 January 2026
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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, 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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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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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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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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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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Space and Defense Stocks: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, Northrop, RTX in Focus as China Sanctions and Space Force Awards Shape 2026

Space and Defense Stocks: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, Northrop, RTX in Focus as China Sanctions and Space Force Awards Shape 2026

China announced sanctions late Friday against 20 U.S. defense firms, including Boeing’s St. Louis branch, Northrop Grumman Systems, and L3Harris Maritime Services, over arms sales to Taiwan. The move freezes assets in China and blocks business with Chinese entities. U.S. markets closed Friday nearly flat in light post-holiday trading. Investors are watching space and defense stocks ahead of Monday’s open.
27 December 2025
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Military Tech Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Space Force Satellite Awards, Drone Dominance, and Analyst Calls in Focus

Military Tech Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Space Force Satellite Awards, Drone Dominance, and Analyst Calls in Focus

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency awarded $3.5 billion in contracts to Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, and Rocket Lab to build 72 Tracking Layer satellites for missile defense. Each company will deliver 18 satellites under fixed-price agreements. The contracts mark a shift toward recurring tech upgrades in defense spending. Markets may see outsized moves due to thin holiday trading.
21 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $805M–$816M SDA Satellite Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $805M–$816M SDA Satellite Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab shares jumped 17.7% to a record $70.52 on December 19 after winning a U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-warning satellites for Tranche 3 of the Tracking Layer program. The SDA values Rocket Lab’s award at $805 million, while the company cites $816 million including options. The contract is part of a $3.5 billion effort split among four primes, with launches targeted for 2029.
20 December 2025
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Defense Technology Stocks Today: US Defense Contractors, AI, Drones and Cyber Names React to Policy Risk and 2026 Spending Tailwinds (Dec. 17, 2025)

Defense Technology Stocks Today: US Defense Contractors, AI, Drones and Cyber Names React to Policy Risk and 2026 Spending Tailwinds (Dec. 17, 2025)

Shares of major U.S. defense contractors fell in premarket trading Wednesday after reports the Trump administration is preparing an executive order to restrict dividends, buybacks, and executive pay for firms with over-budget or delayed programs. Meanwhile, the Senate moved closer to passing a $901 billion defense bill, including a 3.8% troop pay raise, signaling continued high defense spending into 2026.
17 December 2025
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Defense & Aerospace Majors: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025) — Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, General Dynamics, L3Harris & HII in Focus (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Defense & Aerospace Majors: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025) — Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, General Dynamics, L3Harris & HII in Focus (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points on Dec. 10, boosting sentiment for defense and aerospace stocks. The House advanced a $900 billion defense bill, dropping a “right-to-repair” rule and adding procurement reforms. Boeing closed its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, reshaping the supply chain. Investors are watching Senate action and rate volatility next week.
14 December 2025
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Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and Investment Outlook as of December 7, 2025

Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and Investment Outlook as of December 7, 2025

Northrop Grumman closed at $548.97 on December 5, down 0.7% for the day but up about 15% over the past year. Technical models from Intellectia and StockTradersDaily flag weak near-term sentiment and downside risk, despite solid long-term fundamentals. Recent earnings showed EPS of $7.67 and 4.3% revenue growth year-over-year. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $2.31 per share in November.
7 December 2025
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SpaceX: Comprehensive Overview of History, Technologies, Missions, and Future Plans

SpaceX’s Surprise Doubleheader: 29 New Starlinks Tonight — and a Blistering Launch Cadence That’s Reshaping Satellite Internet (and Rival Stocks)

SpaceX plans to launch 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Cape Canaveral at 6:48 p.m. EST, with weather odds above 95% favorable. Booster B1094 will attempt its fifth flight and target a landing on the droneship Just Read the Instructions. If successful, this would mark the 140th JRTI landing and about the 529th Falcon recovery. ULA is set for an Atlas V launch from the Cape later tonight.
5 November 2025
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