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Now for more on what Wall Street should expect from a possible government shutdown, let's bring in Monica Gara. She is head of US policy at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Monica, Democrats are trying to make the shutdown potentially about healthcare relitigating the president's bill from the summer, literally.Who gets blamed for the shutdown, you think. And if government job cuts come along with it, who gets blamed for that. Does that matter for for the markets.I don't think that piece matters for market ...

Core Points - Honeywell's Board of Directors has approved an increase in the annual cash dividend from $4.52 to $4.76 per share, effective from the fourth-quarter dividend of $1.19 per share, payable on December 5, 2025 [1][2] - This marks the 16th increase in 15 consecutive years, reflecting the company's commitment to maximizing shareholder value [2] Company Overview - Honeywell operates as an integrated company across various industries, focusing on automation, aviation, and energy transition, supported by its Honeywell Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Forge IoT platform [3] - The company aims to address complex challenges and provide innovative solutions through its Aerospace Technologies, Industrial Automation, Building Automation, and Energy and Sustainability Solutions segments [3] Future Plans - Honeywell is preparing to transform into three independent companies, each positioned to thrive as market leaders, indicating a strategic focus on value creation and stakeholder benefits [2][4] - The company is evaluating strategic alternatives for its Productivity Solutions and Services and Warehouse and Workflow Solutions businesses, alongside the proposed spin-off of its Advanced Materials business into Solstice Advanced Materials [4]

Boeing and the union representing striking defense workers have agreed to resume negotiations with a federal mediator in a bid to end a nearly eight-week work stoppage https://t.co/Mml8lZTSmK ...

Group 1 - Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has established a factory to produce 24 XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drones, aiming to secure contracts with the U.S. Marine Corps and Airbus [1] - The U.S. has reclassified drones to fighter jet status, prompting Cathie Wood's ARK Invest to adjust their defense stock holdings [2] - The defense and aerospace sector is experiencing a surge, with notable increases in stock prices for companies like Kratos and Rocket Lab [4] Group 2 - Major indexes are reaching new highs, indicating a potential bullish phase in the market rally, with Tesla and Kratos among the stocks showing buy signals [4] - Increased defense spending targets by NATO and heightened military activities in the Middle East are contributing to the rise in defense stocks [4] - The market is witnessing a focus on drone technology, with expectations for significant advancements and investments in hypersonic capabilities [4]

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation BRAMPTON, ON, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced it has been named one of Canada's Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail's Report on Business for the second consecutive year. The prestigious ranking recognizes Canadian companies with outstanding three-year revenue growth, celebrating entrepreneurial achievement and business excellence. MDA Space earn ...

This week on “Money Talks”, our interview with Armin Papperger, the boss of @RheinmetallAG, about the business of war https://t.co/wTUSasvBtF ...

Company Overview - American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp. A has priced its upsized initial public offering (IPO) of 30,000,000 Class A ordinary shares at $10.00 per share, with shares set to trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "AEXA" starting September 26, 2025 [1] - The company is led by Chamath Palihapitiya, founder and Managing Partner of Social Capital, and aims to engage in mergers, amalgamations, share exchanges, asset acquisitions, and similar business combinations with businesses in the energy production, artificial intelligence, decentralized finance, and defense sectors [2] Offering Details - Santander is acting as the sole book-running manager for the IPO, and the company has granted underwriters a 45-day option to purchase an additional 4,500,000 Class A ordinary shares at the IPO price to cover over-allotments [3] - The offering is being conducted solely through a prospectus, which will be available for free from the SEC website or through Santander US Capital Markets LLC [4] Regulatory Information - The registration statement for the securities became effective on September 25, 2025, and the press release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicit an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where such actions would be unlawful prior to registration [4]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q4 fiscal 2025 increased by 41.4% to $12.2 million compared to $8.6 million in the same quarter of the previous year [28] - Gross profit increased by 6.6% to $2.7 million, representing 22% of total revenues, down from 29.2% in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year [30] - Net loss for Q4 fiscal 2025 totaled $7.1 million, or $0.16 per share, compared to a loss of $2.4 million, or $0.06 per share in the same quarter of the previous year [31] - Adjusted EBITDA loss for Q4 fiscal 2025 was $1.9 million, compared to a loss of $1.1 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from infrared components was $4.9 million, accounting for 40% of consolidated revenue [29] - Revenue from visible components was $2.8 million, or 23.2% of consolidated revenue [29] - Revenue from assemblies and modules was $4.2 million, or 34.1% of consolidated revenue [29] - Revenue from engineering services was $0.3 million, or 2.1% of consolidated revenue [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record backlog of $90 million, with more than two-thirds attributed to systems and subsystems [10] - Significant orders totaling over $40 million for infrared cameras were announced for delivery in 2026 and 2027, primarily for border surveillance and counter-UAS applications [11][14] - More than $10 million of the backlog is specifically for cameras designed for counter-UAS systems [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning from a component manufacturer to focusing on subsystems and systems enabled by its technologies, particularly in infrared imaging [7] - The acquisition of G5 Infrared is a strategic move to enhance capabilities in thermal imaging cameras and address supply chain challenges [9] - The company aims to leverage its proprietary BlackDiamond glass to create value and capture more of the market [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's growth trajectory, citing a 41% quarter-over-quarter growth and a substantial backlog as indicators of success [26] - The ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions have increased demand for alternatives to germanium, positioning the company favorably [18] - Management anticipates significant growth in the coming years, driven by investments in unique materials and technologies [26] Other Important Information - The company received an $8 million strategic investment from Ondas Holdings and Unusual Machines to support manufacturing efforts [25] - The integration of G5 Infrared was completed ahead of schedule and below budget, enhancing operational capabilities [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much did G5 contribute to revenue in the June quarter? - G5 contributed $4.2 million to revenue [39] Question: How much does G5 comprise of the $90 million backlog? - Approximately two-thirds of the backlog consists of cameras and assemblies [40] Question: Are you expecting to be sole sourced for the border security opportunity? - The company is in a unique position and may end up providing all the towers along the border [41] Question: Can you elaborate on the expansion of capacity in Visimid? - The facility will support multiple projects beyond the Lockheed contract, including uncooled cameras and other developments [48] Question: What is the expected gross margin improvement timeline? - The company expects to reach close to 30% gross margin soon, with a longer-term goal of 40% as the product mix shifts [64] Question: What is the status of the Lockheed contract decision timeframe? - The formal decision is expected by next fall, but indications may come sooner [67]

DroneShield shares have nearly quintupled this year, outperforming Asian defense stocks as the Australian drone technology manufacturer rides a global wave of increased military budgets. https://t.co/SpCOZl2kVS ...