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defense: Archive
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.
RTXPositive Net Change
aerospace artificial-intelligence cybersecurity defense earnings investing large-cap
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.
TPositive Net Change VZNegative Net Change IRDMNegative Net Change ASTSNegative Net Change
artificial-intelligence communications cybersecurity defense tech-stocks telecom
Company News for Jun 16, 2025
by Zacks Equity Research
Companies in The News Are: RTX, AAL, ADBE, NVDA
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airlines defense semiconductor
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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defense finance
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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aerospace defense semiconductor tech-stocks
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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aerospace defense
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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aerospace defense
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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artificial-intelligence defense earnings investing software tech-stocks
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
SAFRYPositive Net Change
aerospace defense