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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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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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Company News for Jun 18, 2025
by Zacks Equity Research
Companies in The News Are: RUN, LHX, JBL, MPC
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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.
RTXPositive Net Change
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