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Defense Stocks
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.
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Geopolitical tensions have been good for many defense contractors, but pricey valuations make these three names defense stocks to sell.
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3 Defensive Stocks Worth Buying on the Dip in August
Visa, Altria and Wendy's are three ideal defensive stocks to buy on the dip for stable returns amid market volatility.
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Ignore most of the Wall Street bluster about defensive stocks. Instead, buy these two stocks which have solid fundamentals backing them up.
Trade of the Day: Northrop Grumman (NOC)
I often apply a "go against the grain" thinking to my trades and it's led me to a bullish position in defense stocks.
It’s Not Too Late to Buy Red-Hot Industrials
Industrials have surged to market-beating gains in 2013, led by the defense, aerospace and transportation sectors, and the outperformance could continue.
Defense Stocks Are Still Standing Strong
Everyone loves to talk about how defense spending is drying up and how defense stocks are doomed ... but that assumption proves to be dead wrong.
3 Defense Stocks to Buy, 1 to Sell Before Earnings
With upcoming third-quarter earnings likely to spark or spook defense stocks, here are three defense stocks to buy, and one to sell.
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6 Defense Stocks Rising Above the Sequester
This week’s strong earnings reports from defense stocks illustrate how the Pentagon’s biggest contractors are managing to rise above the sequester storm.
Defense Earnings: Winners and Losers
Defense contractors are looking good right now, but sequestration will cause more trouble as the year goes on.
Sell These 3 S&P 500 Stocks Now
The benchmark S&P 500 Index made headlines last week with an all-time high. But plenty of stocks aren't worth your time -- here are three you should expel from your portfolio immediately.
3 Defense Stocks to Depend On — Even After Sequestration
As defense stocks stumble on sequestration fears, these three stocks could be bargain buys for buy-and-hold investors with longer time horizons.
Lockheed Martin’s Albatross: The F-35 Fighter
Troubles keep mounting for the costly plane, which could also become a target for budget cutters, but LMT remains sanguine -- particularly for the long haul.
Winners and Losers in Obama’s Second Term
Some companies are thrilled to see Obama return, others not so much. Here are the healthcare, finance, defense and gun stocks that will react and why.
NASA Gives $30M More for Space Taxi Certification
NASA will give three companies $30 million to fund the certification process for space vehicles that can reach the International Space Station.
Rolls-Royce Faces Corruption, Bribery Allegations
Rolls-Royce is facing investigation by British regulators over possible corruption in its overseas operations.
Cash In on the Coming Drone Wars
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