The S&P 500's Industrials sector finds itself in an unenviable position today, October 15, 2025, registering as one of the market's bottom performers. This downturn is largely driven by significant negative movements from key players within the sector, notably aviation giant United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) and defense contractor Northrop
Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), a titan in the aerospace and defense sector, is currently navigating a turbulent period, positioning it as a significant "bottom mover" in the stock market as of October 15, 2025. The company's stock has faced considerable downward pressure stemming from multi-billion dollar cost overruns on its
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Wednesday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how defense contractors stocks fared in Q2, starting with Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC).
The United States government is currently in the throes of its third week of a shutdown, a fiscal impasse that commenced on October 1, 2025, following a congressional failure to enact appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year. This eleventh government shutdown in U.S. history is sending ripples of
MELBOURNE, FL – October 13, 2025 – L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX), a global aerospace and defense technology innovator, announced today its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.20 per share on the company's common stock. This declaration, coming on the current date, immediately positions L3Harris as a
BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) witnessed a significant stock surge on October 13, 2025, following the announcement of a groundbreaking strategic partnership with Tsecond, Inc. This collaboration, aimed at delivering advanced AI-enabled edge infrastructure for critical national security operations, immediately propelled BigBear.ai's shares upwards by as much as 18%. The
The United States economy is grappling with the deepening impact of an ongoing government shutdown, now stretching into its second week as of October 10, 2025. The stalemate in Washington has triggered an immediate information blackout, severely disrupting the release of critical economic data, and casting a long shadow of
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO), a leading drone solutions provider, has announced a pivotal contract win with the U.S. Army to supply its advanced Flex FPV (First Person View) drone systems. This landmark agreement extends beyond mere hardware delivery, encompassing comprehensive on-site manufacturing capabilities at overseas military facilities and extensive training
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A potential U.S. government shutdown is once again casting a shadow over financial markets, triggering a predictable flight to safety that has sent Treasury yields lower. As the specter of halted government services and delayed economic data looms, investors are flocking to the perceived security of U.S. government
As the U.S. federal government enters its ninth day of shutdown on October 9, 2025, a striking calm has settled over the Treasury market. Despite the political gridlock in Washington, D.C., and the ensuing economic uncertainty, Treasury yields have largely remained quiet, reflecting a historically consistent muted market
China has escalated its strategic control over rare earth elements and associated processing technologies, implementing stringent new export restrictions specifically targeting defense applications and advanced technology sectors. Announced by the Ministry of Commerce on October 9, 2025, these measures are designed to "safeguard national security" and address concerns over the
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a key player in the burgeoning space infrastructure sector, experienced a significant stock crash on October 8, 2025, with shares plummeting over 8%. This sharp downturn was primarily ignited by the announcement of a major shareholder's intention to offload a substantial block of shares, further exacerbated
Washington D.C., October 8, 2025 – The U.S. federal government remains in the throes of a shutdown, now entering its second week, as lawmakers in Washington continue to grapple with a stalemate over federal funding for Fiscal Year 2026. This ongoing budgetary impasse, which commenced on October 1, 2025,
October 7, 2025 – In a historic turn of events, gold, the perennial safe-haven asset, has surged past the unprecedented mark of US$4,000 per ounce, shattering previous records and signaling profound unease within global financial markets. This monumental rally, which has seen gold prices appreciate by nearly 50% since
As the United States government enters its second week of shutdown, a remarkable divergence is playing out on Wall Street. While political pundits grapple with congressional gridlock, the S&P 500 has soared to unprecedented heights, marking an extraordinary eighth consecutive day of gains as of October 7, 2025. This
The Pentagon will reportedly select the defense company to design and build the U.S. Navy's next stealth fighter jet as soon as this week, after months of delay in the multi-billion-dollar project.
New York, NY – October 6, 2025 – The global financial markets are witnessing a historic surge in gold prices, with the precious metal currently hovering near the $3,900 per ounce mark and setting its sights firmly on the $4,000 psychological threshold. This monumental rally, marking an almost 50% increase
China has officially debuted the CHIEF1300, a groundbreaking centrifuge hailed as the "world’s mightiest," capable of generating an astonishing 300 times Earth’s gravity. This colossal machine, a cornerstone of the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility (CHIEF) under construction in Hangzhou, marks a significant leap in hypergravity research
As the U.S. government grapples with an ongoing shutdown, Wall Street has once again demonstrated its remarkable resilience, not only shrugging off political paralysis but also surging to new record highs. This unexpected climb, observed even as crucial economic data like the monthly jobs report remains delayed, highlights a
The specter of a U.S. government shutdown once again casts a shadow over financial markets, threatening to inject a fresh wave of uncertainty and volatility into an already sensitive economic landscape. As the deadline for congressional funding approaches, investors are bracing for potential disruptions to market performance, the delay
