Aerospace & Defense

Aerospace and Defense May Be the Best Offense for Q2: 5 Top Stocks to Buy Now
Thought the sector that has lagged over the past year, Jefferies favors these five top aerospace and defense stocks going into the second quarter and for the rest of the year. Boeing's 737-Max planes...
Lee Jackson
8 days ago
Last Updated: 8 days ago

Boeing Nabs Southwest Airlines Order for 100 737 Max Jets, 155 Added Options
Southwest Airlines has ordered 100 Boeing 737 Max airplanes along with options on another 155. This cements the airline's half-century relationship with Boeing.
Paul Ausick
19 days ago

This Is How Many People Are in the Military in Every State
Some 1.3 million people on active duty in the U.S. military, and the number of personnel varies by state.
Douglas A. McIntyre
1 month ago

This Is How Many People Are in the Army and Navy
The U.S. military is relatively small now by past standards, with about 1.3 million people on active duty.
Douglas A. McIntyre
1 month ago

Why This Analyst Sees 5 Top Defense Stocks Rebounding in 2021
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity remain generally bullish on the defense sector despite a likely flattening and eventual decline in the military budget.
Paul Ausick
1 month ago
Last Updated: 1 month ago

Boeing Takes $3 Billion Order
Boeing announced Friday that it has reached an agreement with a private investment firm for 24 Boeing 737-8 (Max 8) commercial jets along with purchase rights for 60 more planes. At list prices, the...
Paul Ausick
1 month ago

This Is the Largest American Military Base Around the World
The United States operates more than 500 military bases on foreign sites. Thule Air Base, Greenland, is the largest of those overseas.
Douglas A. McIntyre
1 month ago

GE Talks $30 Billion Deal for Aircraft Leasing Unit
GE is reportedly talking to aircraft leasing competitor AerCap about a sale or merger of GE's aircraft leasing business in a deal that could be worth more than $30 billion.
Paul Ausick
1 month ago

Analyst Has 3 Reasons to Love Boeing Stock Now
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their rating and price target on Boeing, citing three main factors.
Paul Ausick
1 month ago

This Is America's No. 1 Military City
White Sands Missile Range is the number one military base in America. It is based in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Douglas A. McIntyre
1 month ago

This Is the Last Man Who Walked on the Moon
Only 12 people have left footprints on the lunar surface. The last person to walk on the moon did so in 1972.
Douglas A. McIntyre
1 month ago

As 737 Max Returns, the 777X Drags on Boeing Earnings
Boeing posted a record-breaking net loss in 2020, capped off by a $6.5 billion charge against its 777X program. There was some good news as well, but not enough to placate investors.
Paul Ausick
2 months ago

US to Impose Tariff on Parts Used to Build Airbus Planes in This State
The United States has announced new tariffs on airplane parts imported into the country to be assembled at the Airbus facility in Alabama. Some wines and other beverages also will see higher tariffs.
Paul Ausick
3 months ago

How Boeing Stock Rises More Than 6%, as This Analyst Predicts
RBC Capital analyst has raised his price target on Boeing stock to more than $300. Here's why.
Paul Ausick
3 months ago

These Are the Dangerous Chinese and Russian Companies With Military Ties
The U.S. Commerce Department put out a list of Chinese and Russian companies with “military end users” for purposes of the “military end user” control. They are considered...
Douglas A. McIntyre
3 months ago
Last Updated: 3 months ago