The Zacks Aerospace-Defense industry is drawing renewed investor attention as rising geopolitical tensions, higher military budgets, and sustained air-travel demand reshape the sector’s outlook. Governments around the world are accelerating defense modernization programs, investing in advanced weapons systems, and expanding long-term procurement contracts that give defense contractors greater earnings stability. Despite these tailwinds, the industry…

Space-based infrastructure has moved from speculative theory to commercial reality, drawing investors toward high-growth pioneers like AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) and Firefly Aerospace (FLY). AST SpaceMobile trades at $59.40, down 2.62%, with a market capitalization of $18 billion, while Firefly Aerospace trades at $22.86, down 5.18%, with a market cap of $4 billion. AST SpaceMobile is…

Collins Aerospace, a business unit of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has announced a multi-million-dollar expansion of its West Des Moines, Iowa manufacturing facility covering 14,000 square feet. The investment is designed to increase production capacity as demand grows across both commercial and military aviation programs served by the site. The West Des Moines facility specializes in…

Quantum computing stocks have struggled to find momentum in recent months, but a potential catalyst may be taking shape on Capitol Hill. A Jefferies analyst says Congress could soon pass key legislation that would provide a significant boost to the sector. Stocks including D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), IonQ (IONQ), and Rigetti Computing (RGTI) have all seen…