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Zacks Equity Research

SIFCO Stock Surges 69.3% in Three Months: What's Behind the Rally?

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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Shaun Pruitt

Still Time to Buy the Top Aerospace & Defense Stocks?

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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Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

Howmet vs. Textron: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock is the Smarter Buy?

HWM and TXT are both benefiting from aerospace tailwinds, but only one looks set to deliver stronger upside in 2025.

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Shrabana Mukherjee

BigBear.ai vs. Palantir: Which AI Defense Stock Is the Better Bet?

Can PLTR's scale and profits outpace BBAI's high-risk, high-reward AI defense play amid soaring sector momentum?

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Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

Howmet Aerospace Stock Crosses 50-Day SMA: Should You Buy Now?

HWM surges past key technical levels as strong aerospace demand, defense growth and buybacks fuel momentum.

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Ethan Feller

Is Palantir Stock About to Breakout?

After a sharp sell off from its August highs Palantir Technologies stock appear primed for another bull run

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Zacks Equity Research

SIFCO Stock Surges 101.1% in Three Months: What's Fueling the Rally?

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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Ethan Feller

Bull of the Day: Amphenol (APH)

Amphenol stock enjoys multiple powerful industry tailwinds, including the AI data center buildout and the rise in defense technology spending

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Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

Howmet vs. L3Harris: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock Should You Bet On?

HWM outpaces LHX with stronger aerospace momentum, higher growth estimates and robust shareholder returns.

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for AeroVironment Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to AVAV stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

SIFCO Stock Up on Robust Q3 Earnings Recovery and Margin Expansion

SIF returns to profitability in third-quarter fiscal 2025 as strong aerospace demand and cost cuts lifted margins and earnings.

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Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

Should Axon Enterprise Stock be in Your Portfolio Pre-Q2 Earnings?

AXON eyes another earnings beat as TASER, body cameras and cloud services drive strong Q2 growth across key segments.

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Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

Howmet vs. General Dynamics: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock Should You Bet On?

HWM outpaces GD with 142% stock gain and 29% EPS growth forecast, powered by strong aerospace demand and defense tailwinds.

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Shaun Pruitt

PNC & AIR are 2 Top Stocks to Watch After Earnings

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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Kashvi Chandgothia

SkyWater vs. Semtech: Which Semiconductor Stock is the Better Buy?

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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Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

Axon vs. Teledyne: Which Defense & Security Stock has Better Prospects?

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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Zacks Equity Research

Do Options Traders Know Something About Elbit Systems Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to ESLT stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

Howmet Aerospace Stock Surges 65.6% YTD: Is It Still Worth Buying?

HWM soars 65.6% YTD on aerospace and defense strength, but investors must weigh growth prospects against rich valuation.

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Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

Axon Enterprise Stock Surges 33.9% YTD: Should Investors Buy or Wait?

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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Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

Axon Enterprise vs. Kratos: Which Defense & Security Stock has Greater Upside?

KTOS lands billion-dollar hypersonics deal as AXON rides TASER and body cam growth, but rising costs cloud its outlook.

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David Bartosiak

Find Big Beautiful Profits in Trump's Budget Bill

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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Shaun Pruitt

Bull of the Day: Astronics (ATRO)

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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Zacks Equity Research

Company News for Jun 18, 2025

Companies in The News Are: RUN, LHX, JBL, MPC

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Zacks Equity Research

Stock Market News for Jun 18, 2025

Wall Street closed lower on Tuesday, pulled down by a broad-based slump.

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Bryan Hayes

Defense Giant Hits All-Time High Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

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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