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defense: Archive
Howmet vs. General Dynamics: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock is a Smart Buy?
by Avisekh Bhattacharjee
GD's strong backlog, new aircraft launches and favorable valuation make it stand out over HWM in the aerospace and defense race.
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Palantir Stock is About to Breakout... Again
by Ethan Feller
Palantir Technologies, one of the market's clear leaders has been consolidating for the last few months and now the stock appears ready to break out again
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Is BigBear.ai Stock a Buy After 22% Surge on Tsecond Deal?
by Shrabana Mukherjee
Can BBAI's 22% surge on its Tsecond AI defense deal signal lasting momentum amid national security tailwinds?
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Keeping Track of the Soaring "White House" Stocks: INTC, LAC, MP, TMQ
by Shaun Pruitt
The Trump trade has taken on a literal connotation, with the White House recently investing in several mining and technology companies that have publicly traded stocks.
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SIFCO Stock Surges 69.3% in Three Months: What's Behind the Rally?
by Zacks Equity Research
SIF posts a sharp profit turnaround as rising A&E demand and tighter cost control drive operational momentum, though supply risks remain key challenges.
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Still Time to Buy the Top Aerospace & Defense Stocks?
by Shaun Pruitt
The performance of these top aerospace and defense stocks has been mesmerizing, making them worth keeping an eye on, as global defense spending has remained near record levels
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Howmet vs. Textron: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock is the Smarter Buy?
by Avisekh Bhattacharjee
HWM and TXT are both benefiting from aerospace tailwinds, but only one looks set to deliver stronger upside in 2025.
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BigBear.ai vs. Palantir: Which AI Defense Stock Is the Better Bet?
by Shrabana Mukherjee
Can PLTR's scale and profits outpace BBAI's high-risk, high-reward AI defense play amid soaring sector momentum?
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Howmet Aerospace Stock Crosses 50-Day SMA: Should You Buy Now?
by Avisekh Bhattacharjee
HWM surges past key technical levels as strong aerospace demand, defense growth and buybacks fuel momentum.
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Is Palantir Stock About to Breakout?
by Ethan Feller
After a sharp sell off from its August highs Palantir Technologies stock appear primed for another bull run
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SIFCO Stock Surges 101.1% in Three Months: What's Fueling the Rally?
by Zacks Equity Research
SIF benefits from strong aerospace demand, cost cuts and operational efficiency to drive profitability and resilience, though supply risks remain key challenges.
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Bull of the Day: Amphenol (APH)
by Ethan Feller
Amphenol stock enjoys multiple powerful industry tailwinds, including the AI data center buildout and the rise in defense technology spending
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Howmet vs. L3Harris: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock Should You Bet On?
by Avisekh Bhattacharjee
HWM outpaces LHX with stronger aerospace momentum, higher growth estimates and robust shareholder returns.
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Implied Volatility Surging for AeroVironment Stock Options
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to AVAV stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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SIFCO Stock Up on Robust Q3 Earnings Recovery and Margin Expansion
by Zacks Equity Research
SIF returns to profitability in third-quarter fiscal 2025 as strong aerospace demand and cost cuts lifted margins and earnings.
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Should Axon Enterprise Stock be in Your Portfolio Pre-Q2 Earnings?
by Avisekh Bhattacharjee
AXON eyes another earnings beat as TASER, body cameras and cloud services drive strong Q2 growth across key segments.
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Howmet vs. General Dynamics: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock Should You Bet On?
by Avisekh Bhattacharjee
HWM outpaces GD with 142% stock gain and 29% EPS growth forecast, powered by strong aerospace demand and defense tailwinds.
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PNC & AIR are 2 Top Stocks to Watch After Earnings
by Shaun Pruitt
In a busy week that included much-anticipated quarterly reports, these standouts among the finance and aerospace sectors shouldn't be overlooked.
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SkyWater vs. Semtech: Which Semiconductor Stock is the Better Buy?
by Kashvi Chandgothia
Shares of SKYT and SMTC are down YTD, but each is making strategic plays in AI, defense and chip supply chains. Which one leads right now?
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Axon vs. Teledyne: Which Defense & Security Stock has Better Prospects?
by Avisekh Bhattacharjee
AXON outpaces TDY with 25.6% stock gain and stronger sales growth, fueled by soaring demand for TASERs and digital tools.
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Do Options Traders Know Something About Elbit Systems Stock We Don't?
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to ESLT stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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Howmet Aerospace Stock Surges 65.6% YTD: Is It Still Worth Buying?
by Avisekh Bhattacharjee
HWM soars 65.6% YTD on aerospace and defense strength, but investors must weigh growth prospects against rich valuation.
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Axon Enterprise Stock Surges 33.9% YTD: Should Investors Buy or Wait?
by Avisekh Bhattacharjee
AXON shares have surged 33.9% YTD on strong device and software growth, but high costs and valuation raise caution flags.
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Axon Enterprise vs. Kratos: Which Defense & Security Stock has Greater Upside?
by Avisekh Bhattacharjee
KTOS lands billion-dollar hypersonics deal as AXON rides TASER and body cam growth, but rising costs cloud its outlook.
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Find Big Beautiful Profits in Trump's Budget Bill
by David Bartosiak
Regardless of how you feel about the President's massive spending bill, it presents major opportunities for investors. Join Dave as he follows the money to big profits by focusing on the sectors poised to benefit.
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