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defense: Archive
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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Bull of the Day: Astronics (ATRO)
by Shaun Pruitt
Astronics' (ATRO) valuation separates it from the growing number of aerospace and defense stocks that have reached new highs this year.
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Company News for Jun 18, 2025
by Zacks Equity Research
Companies in The News Are: RUN, LHX, JBL, MPC
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Stock Market News for Jun 18, 2025
by Zacks Equity Research
Wall Street closed lower on Tuesday, pulled down by a broad-based slump.
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Defense Giant Hits All-Time High Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
by Bryan Hayes
The latest developments in the Middle East understandably have many investors on edge. Defense stocks are a good way to smooth out any related volatility.
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ASTS vs. IRDM: Which Satellite Connectivity Stock Should You Bet on?
by Supriyo Bose
IRDM's steady earnings growth, defense ties and lower valuation may give it an edge over high-flying ASTS.
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Stock Market News for Jun 16, 2025
by Zacks Equity Research
Wall Street closed sharply lower on Friday, pulled down by tech and financial stocks.
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Company News for Jun 16, 2025
by Zacks Equity Research
Companies in The News Are: RTX, AAL, ADBE, NVDA
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SkyWater Soars 23% in a Month: Should You Buy the Stock or Wait?
by Akashlina Dewanjee
SKYT's acquisition of Fab 25, ThermaView launch and rising quantum computing demand present a compelling entry point in the stock in 2025.
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Axon Enterprise Trades Near 52-Week High: Should You Buy Now or Wait?
by Avisekh Bhattacharjee
AXON trades near its 52-week high as strong device sales, rising ARR and new drone ventures fuel investor optimism.
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Howmet Aerospace Trades Near 52-Week High: Is the Stock Still a Buy?
by Avisekh Bhattacharjee
HWM nears its 52-week high after a 100% surge, backed by strong aerospace demand and robust defense spending.
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Will Palantir Stock Keep Surging After Expanding Government Contracts?
by Shaun Pruitt
Capitalizing on its focus on the intelligence communities, data analytics, and artificial intelligence software provider Palantir (PLTR) saw its stock surge as much as +9% on Friday.
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Time to Buy Aerospace Defense Stocks for Higher Highs
by Shaun Pruitt
Among the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, several Aerospace Defense stocks are standing out and have reached new 52-week highs this week.
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Bull of the Day: Safran (SAFRY)
by Ethan Feller
Safran, a France-based Aerospace and Defense stock has surged in recent months due to shifting geopolitical trends and upward trending earnings revisions
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New Strong Buy Stocks for May 22nd
by Zacks Equity Research
ESLT, FTS, MTG, ERO and CCRD have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on May 22, 2025.
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SIFCO Industries Q2 Loss Narrower, Stock Declines Post-Earnings
by Zacks Equity Research
SIF reports narrower losses in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, with improved margins and strong backlog growth despite challenges in raw material sourcing.
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