Group 1 - L3Harris Technologies (LHX) won a portion of a $2.6 billion contract with the Republic of Korea to deliver modified Bombardier Global 6500 jets, leading to a 2.4% increase in stock price to 290.56 [1] - GE Aerospace and Alphabet reached record highs, contributing to a list of top-rated growth stocks added to the IBD 50 [1][2] - The stock market is experiencing mixed futures, with notable movements in defense and aerospace sectors, particularly with L3Harris and GE Aerospace [4] Group 2 - The Dow Jones index hit a record high, while gold and nuclear stocks faced declines, indicating a divergence in market performance [4] - Lockheed Martin and RTX have raised their outlooks, while Northrop Grumman has cut its sales forecast, reflecting varied expectations within the defense industry [4] - Upcoming market events include inflation data releases and earnings reports from major companies like Tesla and Netflix, which could impact market trends [4]