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GE (GE), RTX (RTX), And General Dynamics (GD) Emerge As Top Aerospace-Defense Picks On Strong Tailwinds

Anthony SinclairJuly 11, 202605 mins

The Zacks Aerospace-Defense industry continues to benefit from rising global defense spending, military modernization initiatives, and intensifying geopolitical tensions worldwide. Demand for advanced defense systems and long-term procurement programs is accelerating as governments prioritize national security investments across multiple regions. Commercial aviation adds another layer of opportunity, with global air passenger demand expected to more…

Redwire Corporation (RDW) Drops 28.8% In A Month While Defense Peers Surge

Thomas ShelterJuly 11, 202604 mins

Redwire Corporation (RDW) has shed 28.8% over the past month, a stark contrast to peers and broader market benchmarks posting solid gains during the same period. The Zacks Aerospace-Defense industry grew 4.3% during that stretch, while the broader Zacks Aerospace sector gained 3.8%, leaving RDW well behind both benchmarks. Even the S&P 500 managed a…

When To Claim Social Security: The Case Against Waiting Until 70

Anthony SinclairJuly 11, 202604 mins

The question of when to claim Social Security benefits is one of the most consequential financial decisions Americans face as they approach retirement age. Conventional financial wisdom has long urged workers to delay claiming Social Security until age 70, when monthly benefits reach their maximum possible payout under current rules. Waiting until 70 can increase…

ASTS vs. SPCX: SpaceX Edges Out AST SpaceMobile In Space Connectivity Battle

Thomas ShelterJuly 11, 202605 mins

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX) are locked in a fierce battle to dominate the rapidly expanding low-Earth orbit satellite connectivity market. Both companies are building LEO satellite networks designed to deliver broadband and direct-to-device mobile connectivity to consumers and businesses worldwide. AST SpaceMobile is developing what it describes as the world’s…

IQM Quantum Computers (IQMX) Nasdaq Listing Intensifies Global Quantum Race Against D-Wave

Anthony SinclairJuly 11, 202605 mins

IQM Quantum Computers, the Finland-based superconducting quantum computing firm, has officially begun trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker IQMX. The listing follows a completed business combination with Real Asset Acquisition Corp., making IQM the first European quantum computing company to trade on a major U.S. exchange. IQM received approximately 198.7 million…

GE Aerospace (GE), RTX (RTX), And General Dynamics (GD) Emerge As Top Aerospace-Defense Picks Amid Record Defense Spending

Thomas ShelterJuly 11, 202605 mins

Zacks Equity Research has spotlighted three major aerospace and defense companies as strong buys, citing powerful industry tailwinds heading into the back half of 2026. The firms identified are GE Aerospace (GE), RTX Corp. (RTX), and General Dynamics (GD), all of which carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating. The Zacks Aerospace-Defense industry continues to…

Spending Down Savings To Delay Social Security Involves Tradeoffs Most Retirees Never Consider

Anthony SinclairJuly 11, 202603 mins

When deciding whether to claim Social Security early or late, most advice focuses narrowly on maximizing the total lifetime benefit received from the government. But one critical question gets far less attention: what happens to your investment portfolio while you wait for those larger monthly checks? If you delay claiming until age 70, you will…

“Funflation” Spreads Indoors As Streaming And Gaming Costs Squeeze Consumers In 2026

Thomas ShelterJuly 11, 202607 mins

Rising prices for live entertainment have long frustrated American consumers, but now the same inflationary pressure is following people directly into their living rooms. The phenomenon, widely known as “funflation,” originally described sharply higher prices for concerts, sporting events, and other live experiences that were halted during pandemic lockdowns. Now, at-home pastimes including streaming movies…

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) BlueBird 11 Arrives At Cape Canaveral As August Orbital Launch Approaches

Anthony SinclairJuly 11, 202603 mins

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares edged lower in Friday afternoon trading despite the company announcing a key milestone in its satellite deployment program. BlueBird 11 has arrived at Cape Canaveral, Florida, ahead of its planned first-half August orbital launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite communications company confirmed the development in a post on…

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Earns IDC MarketScape Leader Recognition For Practical Quantum Computing

Thomas ShelterJuly 11, 202604 mins

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Quantum Computing 2026 Vendor Assessment, a significant industry recognition for the company. The evaluation assessed vendors across both their existing capabilities and forward-looking strategies, placing D-Wave among the top tier of quantum computing providers globally. According to the company, the recognition reflects…