Boeing (BA) and Airbus (EADSY) remain fierce competitors in commercial aviation as demand remains strong for passenger jets to serve growing middle classes in China, India and other emerging economies.
XBut the contest has been more lopsided in the midrange segment, forcing Boeing to develop a new jetliner and stem market-share losses to Airbus.
On the defense side, the Trump administration is expected to boost Pentagon spending but also press for cost savings in individual programs like Lockheed Martin's (LMT) F-35, which is poised to see a major ramp-up in production soon. Northrop Grumman (NOC) is building a new stealth bomber amid criticism that costs aren't transparent enough, while Boeing looks to keep a foothold in combat aircraft.
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Curtiss-Wright Earns Relative Strength Rating Upgrade; Hits Key ThresholdWhen building your watch list, focus on stocks with an 80 or higher RS Rating. Curtiss-Wright just met that criteria with a new score of 83. When looking for the best stocks to buy and watch, one factor to watch closely is relative price strength.IBD's unique RS Rating identifies market leadership by showing... Read More
Stocks Flashing Renewed Technical Strength: CubicCubic had its Relative Strength (RS) Rating upgraded from 89 to 92 Tuesday. When looking for the best stocks to buy and watch, be sure to pay attention to relative price strength. IBD's proprietary rating tracks share price movement with a 1 (worst) to 99 (best) score. The score shows how a stock's... Read More
This Type Of Plane Could Help The U.S. Gain More Allies: Air ForceARLINGTON, Va. — Light attack aircraft that are less expensive to buy and operate than Lockheed Martin's cutting-edge F-35 or older fighters like Boeing's F-15 could help the U.S. attract new allies, a top Air Force officer said Monday. The Air Force is weighing whether light attack aircraft should become part of the U.S.... Read More
Stocks To Watch: Teledyne Technologies Sees Relative Strength Rating Jump To 84The Relative Strength (RS) Rating for Teledyne Technologies jumped into a new percentile Monday, with an increase from 80 to 84. When looking for the best stocks to buy and watch, one factor to watch closely is relative price strength.IBD's proprietary RS Rating tracks technical performance by using a 1 (worst) to 99... Read More
F-35 Prepares For Combat Tests That May Unleash Lockheed GrowthThe F-35 is preparing for key operational tests that will allow Lockheed Martin to begin full-rate production on the stealth fighter and massively boost its growth. Acquisition rules require the completion of combat testing certification, or Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E), before Lockheed can crank out F-35s at full tilt. The F-35 underwent cold-weather testing... Read More
Stock Upgrades: Northrop Grumman Shows Rising Relative StrengthIn a welcome move, Northrop Grumman saw its Relative Strength Rating rise from 70 to 75 on Friday. When looking for the best stocks to buy and watch, one factor to watch closely is relative price strength.This exclusive rating from Investor's Business Daily identifies market leadership with a 1 (worst) to 99 (best)... Read More
Spirit Aerosystems Sees IBD RS Rating Climb To 77On Thursday, Spirit Aerosystems got a positive adjustment to its Relative Strength (RS) Rating, from 69 to 77. As you try to find the best stocks to buy and watch, be sure to pay attention to relative price strength.This unique rating measures technical performance by showing how a stock's price action over the... Read More
General Electric Wins This 3D-Printing Contract From The NavyGeneral Electric was awarded a $9 million contract from the Navy Wednesday to speed up the development of new parts with 3D printing. The Office of Naval Research awarded the four-year contract to GE "to develop a rapid process for creating exact digital models of replacement or newly designed parts," according to a release.... Read More
United Technologies' $23 Billion Rockwell Collins Takeover Set To Win EU ApprovalUnited Technologies' $23 billion takeover of avionics maker Rockwell Collins looks set to win EU approval. The largest deal in aerospace history will clear the key regulatory hurdle, sources reportedly close to the matter told Reuters. It will give Pratt & Whitney parent United Technologies more leverage to resist pressure from the likes... Read More
Lockheed, Northrop Lead Defense Stock Dive As Sector Woes ContinueLockheed Martin, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman and other defense stocks fell Tuesday, as the sector continues a sell-off that began last week. Lockheed's shares also tumbled last week, after the F-35 maker failed to raise its cash flow guidance when it reported first-quarter results. That weighed on hopes for bigger dividends while the 10-year Treasury... Read More
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