Delays Plague Lockheed Fighter, Boeing Tanker Plane Deliveries
Serious problems with the Lockheed F-35 fighter jet and the Boeing KC-46 refueling tanker continue to cause delivery delays and acceptance by the Air Force.
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Why Boeing Stock Is Getting Some Love From Investors
Boeing's fourth-quarter and full-year results were worse than analysts expected, but those are not things investors care about with this company right now.
US Chases Russia’s Hypersonic Missile Capability
The U.S. Defense Department is ramping up spending on programs to develop missiles capable of speeds greater than 15,000 mph.
Lockheed, United Technologies Stocks Head in Opposite Directions After Earnings
United Technologies reported solid fourth-quarter and full-year gains Tuesday morning but raised serious concerns about 2020 due to the grounding of the 737 Max. Lockheed, too, beat expectations but the reaction from investors was…
A Larger Debt Offering From Boeing Might Actually Be Positive
It happens from time to time that even the most respectable companies find themselves with tarnished reputations. When bad reputations come to airline makers, it’s usually after tragedy has struck. In the case of…
Lockheed, Northrop Stocks Bookend Week of Defense Contractor Earnings
Six of the world's largest defense contractors are reporting quarterly earnings this week. Here's a preview of what to expect.
Boeing Moves the Goal Posts on 737 Max Flight Resumptions
On Tuesday, Boeing announced that it now expects recertification of the company's 737 Max passenger jet to occur by mid-summer, months later than generally expected. Analysts comments on the announcement followed close behind.
Aerospace Firms Woodward, Hexcel Merge; Responding to Boeing Troubles?
Aerospace industry firms Woodward and Hexcel are merging to create a company with combined revenues of more than $5 billion to become one of the industry's largest suppliers.
Will Northrop Grumman Stock Be a Top Performer Again in 2020?
Defense stocks had a very good 2019, and military gear makers are expecting 2020 to be another solid year. Heightened tensions in the Middle East aren't hurting either.
Boeing Should Spin Off Defense Operations as 737 Max Troubles Explode
A Boeing employee has called the 737 Max an "airplane designed by clowns." Why the company's future may not be with the 737 Max but its defense, space and security division.
Boeing 737 Crash in Iran Kills 176
A Ukraine International Airlines 737-800 crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran Wednesday morning, killing all 176 people aboard. While not a 737 Max jet, the 737-800 has had issues of its own.
As Problems Mount, Boeing Should Spin Off Defense Operations
Boeing has the chance to salvage investor results if it spins off its defense, space and security units into a new publicly held corporation.
Boeing Could Spin Off Defense Unit to Salvage Stock
The 737 Max debacle has ruined the financial results of Boeing's commercial division. However, it has the chance to salvage investor results if it spins off the defense, space and security businesses into a…
Boeing Ousts CEO, Names Chairman to Take Over
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg abruptly resigned Monday and company chairman David Calhoun will take over as CEO in January.
After a Strong 2019, Are There Any Undervalued Defense Contractors?
2019 was a very good year for the top U.S. defense firms. Most posted double-digit share price gains and a wave of consolidation could push more gains in the year ahead.