Lockheed Martin (LMT) stock jumps while S&P 500 slides – why investors are rushing to defence stocks as US-Iran conflict escalates
Lockheed MartinLockheed Martin(US:LMT) The Economic Times·2026-03-02 14:40

: Shares of Lockheed Martin Corp moved sharply higher Monday, rising more than 5% in premarket trading as investors rushed into defense names following a dramatic military escalation in the Middle East.Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock Surges Today: Middle East Military Escalation Lifts US Defense Stocks But S&P 500 Futures Fall 1.1% as Broader Markets SlideWhile broader markets sold off, with futures tracking the S&P 500 down 1.1%, Lockheed Martin stood out as a rare bright spot. The jump came after the US and ...

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