Defense Stocks

Global powers rise and fall throughout history, making defense a key component to any nation’s infrastructure. As defense companies emerged, the government gave massive contracts to these corporations, causing a boom in the industry. Defense companies design and manufacture military grade weaponry, vehicles, and other military centric technologies, most often sold to the United States government. With looming threats in North Korea and the Middle East, the defense industry appears be aimed high for the next few years.
Defense stocks are often aerospace based, with corporations like Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) taking charge. However, companies such as Textron (NYSE:TXT) are at their heels by seizing market share drone technology and other new technologies. Either way, defense stocks add great protection to any portfolio and are beginning to take to the sky.

The Rocky Ascent of Lockheed Martin’s F-35

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Production slowdowns and cost overruns have plagued the U.S. Joint Strike Fighter.

Big Bang to Big Bucks: Drones Are Coming to a Sky Near You

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
UAVs, or drones, have been the tech stars in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Now, manufacturers are looking toward their next market opportunity -- at home.

Catch These 5 Stocks While They’re Flying High

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Despite the proposed defense cuts, these five stalwart companies are still making significant gains.

Add Textron Options for a Defensive Portfolio Play

By Dawn Pennington
As a trader or investor, you have probably been told at one time or another that you need to diversify your portfolio. This isn’t always…

5 Cutting-Edge Aerospace and Defense Stocks Taking Off

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The U.S. military is going to be made leaner by an administration set on cutting billions of dollars in defense. Will these 5 stellar stocks come out clean?

Defense Cuts May Not Slash Boeing and Lockheed

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Long term, the giant contractors have strong hopes to keep thriving, including robust new contracts with foreign governments and nondefense deals.

Defense Cuts Won’t Shake Northrop

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Cuts will most likely lead to industry consolidation, but Northrop will stay in the game. Here's how.

5 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Even as the troops have officially left Iraq, companies like Boeing and Lockheed are still receiving contracts and adding muscle.

Warning! Defense Stocks Are Under Attack!

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chances are deep Pentagon cuts won't ever happen, so radical changes in any of your defense holdings aren't warranted.

The Plane Truth Behind Boeing’s $18B Score

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Boeing's sale of 50 planes to Emirates Airline is the largest in Boeing history, but this is no guarantee of a smooth flight for BA shares.

4 Defense Stocks to Buy for the Dividends

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
With big defense budget cuts looming, these four company names should hold up and deliver sustainable dividends.

3 Thorns in General Dynamics’ Side

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Shrinking revenue tempers General Dynamics' otherwise good earnings -- and these three other factors could be the eventual tipping point for GD stock.

10 Defense Stocks to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Military spending is a hot topic on Capitol Hill, putting big defense contracts in the cross-hairs. Investors would be wise to jettison these defense stocks.

Defense Stock About to Come Under Attack

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market rally boosted General Dynamics' stock, but sellers should take over soon. Get the downside target.

Lockheed Martin Can Defend Your Net Worth

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Lockheed Martin has a low valuation, aggressive growth and a strong financial profile -- and if you let the broader market do its tugging, you could get LMT at even more of a discount.

Sell GD Before the Next Big Decline

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A new sell signal indicates that the recent lows in General Dynamics will be broken on the next downturn. See the downside target.

A Defense Stock Only Dividend Investors Should Love

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Those holding Raytheon for its yield may wish to hang on, but all others should sell RTN stock. Here's why.

Get Out of General Dynamics While There’s Time

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A reversal in General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) is the perfect opportunity to sell.

Defense Stock Dropping Like a Dud

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oshkosh Corp. (NYSE:OSK) is down almost 30% since July, and likely headed lower.
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