As the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates, several defense stocks that have grown in popularity among United States Congress members are reacting positively, posting notable gains. Receive Signals on US Congress Members' Stock Trades Stocks Stay up-to-date on the trading activity of US Congress members. This signal triggers based on SEC updates on all the trades that are made by US Congress members. The stocks are surging partly due to their crucial role in providing military technology to th ...

Topline In a predictably grim phenomenon tied to outbreaks of global violence, aerospace and defense stocks climbed to record prices in an otherwise down day for the stock market, as Wall Street reacted to the latest escalation in the Middle East by anticipating larger contracts for military suppliers. Lockheed Martin stock rose Tuesday to a record high. NurPhoto via Getty Images Key Facts The stocks of several major U.S. defense contractors rallied Tuesday, as Lockheed Martin, RTX (previously Raytheon), No ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) recently secured a contract valued at $3.23 billion for the procurement of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles ("JASSM") and Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles ("LRASM"). The work related to this deal will be carried out in Orlando, FL, and is projected to be completed by July 31, 2032.The award has been provided by the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Eglin Air Force Base, FL. The contract will serve the governments of Japan, the Netherlands, Finland and Poland.W ...

BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will webcast live its third quarter 2024 earnings results conference call (listen-only mode) on Tuesday, October 23, 2024 at 11 a.m. ET.  James Taiclet, chairman, president and chief executive officer; Jay Malave, chief financial officer; and Maria Ricciardone, vice president, Treasurer and Investor Relations, will discuss third quarter 2024 results, provide updates on key topics and answer questions. Third quarter 2024 results will be ...

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Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) recently secured a modification contract valued at $42 million to provide HELLFIRE II Missiles and Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM). The work related to this deal will be carried out in Orlando, FL, and is projected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2027.The award has been provided by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL.What’s Favoring LMT?With countries worldwide enhancing their defense capabilities, spending on advanced military arms and ammunition has b ...

The defense sector consists of companies that provide military goods and services, which include aerospace and defense manufacturing, cybersecurity, and advanced technologies. This sector is popular for its stability because it is often backed by government defense spending. This tends to remain consistent regardless of economic conditions. Stocks in this sector, such as those of companies producing military aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, and surveillance technology, can fall under the category of less sensi ...

Solid growth looks assured for the next few years, but what happens after that is questionable.Whether the company is a buy is an interesting question, because it strikes at the heart of the bull-and-bear debate over Lockheed Martin (LMT 1.19%) stock. Here's how long-term investors should think about investing in the defense contractor.Buying Lockheed Martin stockInvestors often like buying stock in defense contractors because of the surety of their end market customers; after all, you can't get a more reli ...

Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT) recently announced that it clinched a contract worth $297 million from NASA to design and construct next-generation GeoXO Lightning Mapper (“LMX”) instruments. The instrument will be delivered to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”).Per the terms of the deal, Lockheed will build two LMX instruments, with options for two additional instruments. The work related to this contract will be carried out in Lockheed Martin’s facility in Sunnyvale, CA.A Brief Note ...

Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT) recently completed the risk reduction testing for the TPY-4 radar, thereby making progress in the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (“3DELRR”) program. Notably, in February 2022, the U.S. Air Force selected Lockheed as the primary contractor for the 3DELRR program to provide a radar that will perform long-range detection of both air-breathing threats and theater ballistic missiles. The selection of Lockheed as the provider of the radar under the 3DELRR program, whi ...