Lockheed Martin received $2.8 billion in new Department of Defense contracts and holds a $194 billion backlog, suggesting its recent share price decline reflects geopolitical overreaction rather than demand erosion.
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GM has discussed RTX and other defense partnerships as Washington pushes to rebuild weapons stockpiles.
LMT strengthens its radar portfolio with advanced sensing and missile-defense technologies for evolving military threats.
Warsh’s first post-decision press conference, SpaceX valuation tops Amazon, GM, Lockheed Martin collaborate on weapons, and more news to start your day.
Warsh’s first post-decision press conference, SpaceX valuation tops Amazon, GM, Lockheed Martin collaborate on weapons, and more news to start your day.
GM's growth capacity has become strained in recent years, in part due to uncertainty around the future of electric vehicle demand.
GM Defense and Lockheed Martin leaders say it is too early to know if GM manufacturing plants will be tapped to build munitions.
GM stock attempts to break out on reports that General Motors may start producing some defense components for Lockheed Martin.
LMT is expanding its sonar portfolio with advanced undersea surveillance tech and a $223.9M U.S. Navy contract.
Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal said GM and Lockheed were collaborating on using GM’s capacity to manufacture weapons.
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The development comes amid growing worries over America’s missile reserves.
Investing.com-- General Motors (NYSE:GM) is in talks with Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) to manufacture components for the defense contractor’s weapons systems, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The automaker seeks to grow its defense subsidiary as the U.S. aims to replenish munitions supplies.
Defense stocks fell early Monday after President Donald Trump announced a memorandum of understanding to effectively end the war with Iran that started at the end of February. That would mean more cash for Iran to rearm, which would require more spending by Israel, Gulf states, and the U.S. to counter any future threats.
Greenskeeper Asset Management, an independent firm that specializes in disciplined value investing, recently released its Q1 2026 scorecard. A copy is available to download here. The Middle East conflict triggered a sharp stock sell-off in the market, resulting in the Greenskeeper Value Fund posting a -8.1% return in Q1. Despite this challenging quarter, the fund […]
Nearly 1,000 UAW-represented Dauch workers’ ratified contract ends the two-week strike at the GM supplier’s Michigan plant. About 5,000 IAM-represented Lockheed Martin employees also voted for a new deal on Sunday.
Lockheed Martin (LMT) stock is in focus after the company secured nearly US$10b in new defense awards, added large F-35 and helicopter support contracts, and opened a new missile assembly facility. See our latest analysis for Lockheed Martin. Despite a busy few weeks of new contracts and facility openings, Lockheed Martin’s recent momentum has been mixed, with the share price up 3.9% over 30 days but down 16.4% over 90 days. The 1 year total shareholder return of 14.1% points to steadier long...
Defense contractors have spent the past year doing exactly what they are designed to do: Deliver predictable cash flow, lean on multi-year backlogs and reprice higher as geopolitical risk refuses to fade. With $52.9 billion earmarked for critical munitions in the FY 2027 Department of War budget request and defense ranked the standout ETF theme ... 3 High Backlog Defense Stocks to Buy in June
Lockheed Martin (LMT) concluded the recent trading session at $540.33, signifying a -1.52% move from its prior day's close.
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AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) executives outlined the company’s expanded defense technology portfolio, production plans and market opportunities during a Wells Fargo investor discussion hosted by aerospace and defense analyst David Strauss. Chief Operating Officer Rob Smith, who joined AeroVironment
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Lockheed Martin (LMT) said countries seeking Patriot interceptor missiles may continue to face uncer