Core Viewpoint - The stock market experienced a significant rally on March 2, primarily driven by the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, particularly a U.S.-Israeli strike against Iran, which positively impacted defense stocks [2]. Defense Industry Performance - American defense companies saw substantial gains, with most stocks rising over 5% in pre-market trading [1]. - Rtx Corporation (Raytheon) emerged as the biggest winner, with shares increasing by 6.20% from $202.62 to $215.18 [3]. - Lockheed Martin's stock rose by 5.97%, moving from $658.08 to $698.39 [7]. - Northrop Grumman's shares increased by 4.64%, trading at $758 [11]. - Palantir, a software firm closely tied to the U.S. Armed Forces, saw a 3.50% rise, reaching $142 [13]. - Boeing's stock, however, only climbed 0.43% to $228.50, reflecting ongoing struggles within the company [15][18]. Company-Specific Insights - Rtx Corporation specializes in critical defense systems, including missiles and radars, which are essential in the current conflict context [4][6]. - Lockheed Martin is recognized for advanced combat aircraft and the THAAD air defense system, contributing to its stock performance [9]. - Northrop Grumman is known for stealth aircraft and drones, with its B-2 Spirit bombers reportedly involved in recent military actions [10]. - Palantir's integration with the U.S. military has positioned it favorably in the current market environment [13]. - Boeing's lackluster performance is attributed to ongoing quality control issues and a series of incidents affecting its aircraft [18].

Brian Mullan from Piper Sandler sets a price target of $84 for NYSE:QSR, indicating a potential upside of 17.14%.RBI aims for an 8% increase in organic adjusted operating income and a 5% growth in net restaurant numbers by 2028.The company plans to return over $1.6 billion to shareholders in 2026 through dividends and share repurchases.Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) is a prominent player in the fast-food industry, known for its ownership of iconic brands like Burger King, Tim Hortons, and P ...

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Key Takeaways Bitcoin price fell to nearly $63,000 after U.S.–Iran tensions escalated. Analysts warn of deeper downside risk. CCN analysis shows $60,263 remains the key support level to watch. Bitcoin steadied near $63,000 on Monday after a volatile weekend that saw the world’s largest cryptocurrency tumble in the wake of escalating U.S.–Iran tensions, before clawing back some of its losses. The coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliatory action across the region ratt ...

Birchtech Corp. (AMEX:BCHT) , the cleantech company focused on sustainable air and water treatment, debuted on the NYSE American exchange after uplisting from the over-the-counter market, following the completion of a reverse stock split and announcing a public offering of about 6.25 million shares of common stock.The public offering of 6,250,000 shares of common stock was at an assumed price of $2.40  per share, valuing shares at a total of about $15  million based on the last reported sale price on Januar ...

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, March 2nd:Citizens & Northern Corp (CZNC) : This bank holding company which, provides various banking and related services to individual and corporate customers, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.2% over the last 60 days.This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5%, compared with the industry average of 2.3%.United Community Banks (U ...

Key Takeaways BNO surged to a 52-week high as oil prices climbed on geopolitical risks.Strait of Hormuz supply fears lifted investor demand for crude exposure.Positive weighted alpha signals continued near-term momentum potential.For investors seeking momentum, the United States Brent Oil ETF (BNO) is probably on the radar now. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 41.1% from its 52-week low price of $24.72 per share.  But are there more gains in store for this ETF? Let’s take a quick look at the fund ...

25% Year-Over-Year Production Growth and Highest Annual Free Cash Flow Since 2021 Receipt of New Drilling Permits Supports Planned 2026 Drilling Program LONG BEACH, Calif., March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC) (CRC) today reported its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025. The Company plans to host a conference call and webcast at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on Monday, March 2, 2026. Conference call details can be found within this re ...

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Company Rapidly Executes on Full Delivery In 15 Days from Receipt of Award of U.S. Government SubcontractAVENTURA, Fla., March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) (“Safe Pro” or the “Company”), a developer of artificial intelligence (“AI”)-enabled defense, security, and situational awareness solutions, today announced it has executed in 15 days from receipt of award on the full delivery of its AI-powered edge processing systems valued at $1,000,000 to the U.S. Government. The del ...