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Optex's Q3 Earnings Rise Y/Y on Defense Demand, Shares Down 9%

Strong defense-driven growth aids OPXS' fiscal Q3 earnings, supported by rising periscope production and new contract wins. However, the upside is partly offset by margin pressure.

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Pulkit Chamria

Rocket Lab Gains 74.4% in the Past 3 Months: Should You Buy the Stock?

RKLB shares soar 74.4% in three months, driven by strong revenues, acquisitions and new contracts fueling growth momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

Lockheed Secures a $720M Contract for JAGM & Hellfire Missiles

LMT wins a $720M U.S. Army deal to produce Hellfire and JAGM Missiles, enhancing its role in advanced missile defense.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Merck, Palo Alto Networks, Freeport-McMoRan and Espey

Analysts spotlight Merck, Palo Alto Networks, Freeport-McMoRan, and Espey as innovation, contract wins, and industry trends shape growth prospects.

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Zacks Equity Research

General Dynamics Wins $323M Deal to Support Submarine Program

General Dynamics secures a $322.6M Navy contract for Electric Boat to provide critical submarine engineering and support services.

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Sweta Killa

5 Sector ETFs Rallying on Q2 Earnings Strength

GAMR, ALAI, ARKX, PFI and ONLN shine as strong Q2 earnings lift sectors from gaming and AI to retail and aerospace.

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Mark Vickery

Top Analyst Reports for Merck, Palo Alto & Freeport

Merck leans on Keytruda growth and pipeline expansion, Palo Alto rides subscription security demand, and Freeport benefits from electrification-driven copper demand.

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Zacks Equity Research

Rocket Lab's Electron Strengthens Grip on Small Launch Market

RKLB's Electron rocket secures major contracts and expands its role as a dominant force in the fast-growing small satellite launch market.

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Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

Howmet Aerospace Surges 84.9% in a Year: Should Investors Ride the Rally?

HWM shares soar 84.9% in a year on strong aerospace demand, defense growth and shareholder-friendly moves.

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Aparajita Dutta

Lockheed's Missile Division on a Hot Streak: What's Driving the Surge?

Lockheed's Missile and Fire Control unit sees surging demand for precision, hypersonic and defense systems amid rising global tensions.

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Zacks Equity Research

Stock Market News for Aug 14, 2025

U.S. stock markets maintained their northward journey for two successive days closing higher on Wednesday.

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Pulkit Chamria

Kratos Defense Gains 27.5% in the Past Month: Should You Buy the Stock?

KTOS surges 27.5% in a month on strong results, raised guidance and key partnerships in satcom and autonomous tech.

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Zacks Equity Research

Strength in Commercial Aerospace Drives Howmet: Will the Momentum Last?

HWM's commercial aerospace sales jumps 8% in Q2 2025, fueled by strong engine demand and rising air travel.

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Aparajita Dutta

Beyond Mach 5: How RTX Is Redefining Hypersonic Dominance

RTX leverages decades of missile and radar expertise to lead U.S. hypersonic innovation, advancing both offensive and defensive capabilities.

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Zacks Equity Research

MRCY Stock Surges 27% as Q4 Earnings and Revenue Beat Estimates

Mercury Systems ends FY25 strong with soaring Q4 profit, rising sales and a growing backlog fueling investor optimism.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Lockheed Martin's, Boeing and L3Harris Technologies

Lockheed's space unit rebounds with Q2 growth, eyeing long-term gains from Artemis funding and classified contracts despite near-term delays.

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Zacks Equity Research

Kratos Defense's Segment Strengthens Role in Critical Defense Domain

KTOS' Kratos Government Solutions segment boosts defense capabilities with key tech gains, strong revenue growth and a strategic acquisition.

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Zacks Equity Research

Bridger Aerospace Stock Plunges Despite Record Q2 Earnings and Profit

BAER delivers record second-quarter 2025 results on early fleet deployment and expanded contracts, reaffirming strong 2025 outlook.

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Aparajita Dutta

From Short-Term Struggles to Long-Term Wins: Lockheed's Space Story

Lockheed's Space segment rebounds with 4% Q2 growth, eyeing long-term gains despite Artemis delays and earlier revenue declines.

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Aparajita Dutta

How Should You Play RTX Stock Following Its DARPA Contract Win?

RTX secures a DARPA cybersecurity contract and posts strong defense and aerospace gains, but supply-chain and valuation risks linger.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Include Curtiss-Wright Stock in Your Portfolio Right Now

CW's rising nuclear aftermarket sales, strong returns and low debt make it a standout performer in aerospace defense equipment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Kratos Defense Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates, Hikes '25 Revenue View

KTOS shares jump after Q2 earnings and revenues topped estimates, led by strength in the Government Solutions unit.

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Zacks Equity Research

Embraer's Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Embraer posts wider-than-expected Q2 loss despite 21.8% revenue jump, with gains across all business segments and a record $29.7B backlog.

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Tirthankar Chakraborty

Is Archer Aviation Stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell Before Q2 Earnings?

ACHR's soaring stock price, bold partnerships and Abu Dhabi air taxi launch raise big questions ahead of its earnings report.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Howmet Aerospace Maintain Its EBITDA Margin Expansion Streak?

HWM lifts its 2025 margin outlook as cost control, pricing and strong aerospace demand fuel continued gains.

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