US defense industry ETFs have surged following successful military operations like Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury, boosting investor confidence. The Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA) gained 37.8%, iShares US Aerospace and Defense ETF (ITA) rose 38.3%, and the newer GlobalX Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) led with a 47.82% gain since its 2023 launch. These ETFs cover a range of defense sectors from traditional military contractors to cutting-edge cyber warfare tech. With ongoing geopolitical tensions and NATO's commitment to increased defense spending, the defense sector and related ETFs are expected to continue growing in 2026.
Small-cap stocks in the U.S. market continue to be the most undervalued segment, even after their best first-half performance in over 30 years, according to Morningstar's Q3 2026 outlook. The overall market shows a modest 8% discount to fair value, b...
Xanadu Quantum Technologies and Lockheed Martin have launched a collaboration to enhance quantum computing skills among Lockheed Martin engineers through the Quantum Talent Pipeline (QTP) program. This initiative uses Xanadu's PennyLane platform and ...
Lockheed Martin reaffirmed its 2026 financial guidance with expected sales of $77.5–$80 billion, EPS of $29.35–$30.25, and free cash flow of $6.5–$6.8 billion, anticipating margin improvements in the second half of the year. The company faces near-te...
