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Defense stocks are companies that produce the tools and technology used in military and defense operations. This often centers around aerospace engineering, arms and weapon production, and in some cases, the type of information security provided by specialized IT firms. The industry’s leading companies often receive valuable contracts from U.S. government agencies, but some companies provide technology for police departments as well. Some of the best-known defense stocks are Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies.

Recent Defense Stocks Articles

3 Best Defense Stocks to Buy Now

These are seven of the best defense stocks that offers massive potential upside to ride the current industry tailwinds.

Big Defense Contracts Make Raytheon a Reliable Stock to Buy

When geopolitical tensions flare and you're looking to play defense in your portfolio, it's the right time to add to your RTX stock position.

3 Defense Stocks to Buy as Geopolitical Tensions Continue

Defense stocks are poised to benefit from increased spending by governments as geopolitical tensions mount.

Which Defense Stocks to Buy Now? 3 Top Picks

These defense stocks offer investors the most exposure to industry tailwinds. Let’s look at three of the most promising defense stocks you should add to your portfolio: LMT, NOC, RTX.

5 Safe Haven Investing Ideas Beyond Gold and Bitcoin

Several risks that are currently in play, including the crisis in Eastern Europe, resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic in China and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy tightening, have made it prudent to revisit some of the time-tested safe haven investing ideas that can offer protection in times of these uncertainties.

3 Defense Stocks to Buy on High Geo-Political Tensions

Defense stocks that are positioned to trend higher as geo-political tensions escalate. Robust order book provides cash flow visibility.

Palantir Will Continue to Satisfy its Base

PLTR Stock has held steady following post-IPO volatility. Expect it to remain steady for the forseeable future.

3 Defense Stocks to Buy Right Now for 2020 and Beyond

Even though defense stocks have already seen a bump, it's worth chasing as there are plenty of future catalysts to keep the sector going throughout the year.

Why Woodward (WWD) Stock is One of the Best Among Defense Stocks Now

Right now, the conventional wisdom is that this is a good time to look at aerospace/defense stocks. And if you look at a chart, there’s good evidence for that. But in any sector, you'll find that not all stocks are created equal.

5 Stocks to Buy for Trump’s Wall — No Matter Form It Takes!

Trump's border wall still could happen in some form. Whether it's physical or virtual, here are 5 stocks to buy in order to profit.

Trade of the Day: Two Trade Ideas in General Dynamics Corporation

GD stock currently sits at an interesting technical juncture where two trades are setting up, depending on one's desired time frame, in General Dynamics.  

The 5 Best Defense Stocks to Buy On Trump’s Arms Deal (NOC, ESL, TDG, COL, CW)

A $110 billion U.S.-Saudi Arabia weapons deal helped defense stocks scale an all-time high. Here are 5 defense stocks to buy on the news

The Best ‘Trump Trade’ Right Now is Rockwell Collins, Inc. (COL)

Rockwell-Collins's roots can be traced back to WW II, and this defense contractor is ready to soar. Look to COL stock for opportunity

4 Defense Stocks to Buy on Trump Victory (HXL, ARTX, EGL, NOC)

Donald Trump's win in the presidential race boosted defense stocks, and these 4 defense stocks to buy look like solid bets

The 3 Best ETFs If You Love Defense Stocks

If the U.S. is headed toward an increase in defense spending, these ETFs investing in defense stocks are worth a close look.

Trade of the Day: Rockwell Collins (COL)

The Pentagon contractors and aerospace manufacturers are among the best groups in the market now, so today I’m recommending COL, a major defense contractor specializing in avionics for jet aircraft.

Trade of the Day: Raytheon (RTN)

On Oct. 27, the Profit Scanner powered by Recognia identified a bullish Symmetrical Continuation Triangle pattern in RTN's chart that should take the shares to $107-$109.

3 Best Defensive Funds to Protect Your Portfolio

The best defensive funds are ones that can provide decent returns in the latter stage of a bull market but also minimize losses when the bear is in full swing.

The Worst Mutual Funds of 2014

Could the losers of the first half of 2014 be the winners of the second half? Will the poor performance continue or might the worst performing funds be bargains to buy now? What explains such under-performance?