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Both Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and RTX (NYSE: RTX) raised their dividends in 2026, making this a genuinely competitive matchup for income-focused investors. Each company carries a massive order backlog, generates serious free cash flow, and benefits directly from the global rearmament cycle currently driving defense spending higher. Only one of them, however, earns the…
Investors searching for opportunity in the new year may want to take a closer look at some of last year’s biggest losers. A recurring market phenomenon known as the January Effect suggests that stocks that struggled in the prior year often bounce back once the calendar resets. The pattern is closely tied to a year-end…
The Federal Aviation Administration is launching an AI-powered air traffic management system in the Washington, D.C., region as part of a broader modernization push. The software, known as SMART — Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes, and Trajectories — is designed to reduce flight delays and improve rerouting when disruptions occur. The system initially supports air…
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) is attempting something no company has ever accomplished: building a cellular broadband network in space that connects directly to unmodified smartphones. With 13 spacecraft already in orbit and a target of approximately 45 satellites by early 2027, ASTS is rapidly closing in on full commercial service availability for consumers worldwide. A…
RTX Corporation (RTX) is drawing strong enthusiasm from Wall Street brokers, with an average brokerage recommendation of 1.80 on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents a Strong Buy. That figure is derived from the actual recommendations of 25 brokerage firms, placing the consensus squarely between Strong Buy and Buy territory. Of those…
Novo Nordisk (NVO) shares tumbled nearly 6% in Copenhagen trading as the Danish drugmaker’s long-term strategic goals failed to reassure skeptical investors. The company used its London Capital Markets Day to unveil its 2030 ambitions, marking the first major strategic reset under new CEO Mike Doustdar. Novo said it wants revenue from 2026 to 2030…
Americans’ support for press freedom has become increasingly tied to which political party controls the White House, revealing a troubling shift in public values. Surveys have consistently shown that opinions on media freedom tend to flip depending on whether a respondent’s preferred party holds power in Washington. Republicans who championed attacking the press during Democratic…
US equity futures are trading slightly higher Monday morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up roughly 0.1% and Nasdaq-100 futures gaining around 0.6%. The overall backdrop remains complicated, as global bond yields continue climbing and put pressure on borrowing costs for households and businesses alike. The US 10-year yield moved approximately 6.8 basis points higher,…
L3Harris Technologies (LHX) is aggressively expanding its footprint across international markets, positioning itself to serve a much broader customer base beyond U.S. borders. In fiscal 2025, the company’s international revenues reached $4.8 billion, accounting for 22% of total revenues across its global operations. L3Harris serves customers in more than 100 countries, giving the company exposure…
A sweeping bipartisan poll reveals that 90% of voters are deeply concerned the national debt is driving up inflation and everyday costs. The Peter G. Peterson Foundation survey found voters directly linking the debt to rising prices for groceries, energy, housing, and transportation across the country. The national debt is now approaching $40 trillion, a…