defense stocks

The defense sector is on fire in 2025 — and investors are watching earnings season for signs the rally can continue. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE:ITA) is up 33% year-to-date through July 16, on track for its best annual return since 2013. The fund gained 25% in the first half...

The U.S. defense budget just got a historic boost and Goldman Sachs believes a group of arms contractors could be primed for a surge in revenue, growth and market interest as the Pentagon begins deploying its $156.2 billion in fresh funding. Following President Donald Trump's July 4th signing of...

Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods...

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has seen a decrease in the frequency of missile attacks by Iran, a new report suggests. This decline is attributed to Israel’s targeted strikes on Iran’s missile stockpile and launching capabilities. What Happened: Despite the...

In the high-stakes chess game of Middle East geopolitics, Israel's airstrikes on Iran's nuclear and drone facilities appear to have lit a fuse under defense and cybersecurity stocks. As Tehran rattles sabers and markets quiver, the S&P 500 futures dipped 1.1% post-strikes. Savvy investors are,...

Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives reiterated confidence in Palantir Technologies Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:PLTR) growth prospects after the software firm disclosed a deal with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization amid its growing “federal and commercial” portfolio. What Happened: Ives said in a...

Defense and aerospace stocks have emerged as a bright spot amid turbulent and chaotic broader market conditions, with the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS:ITA) up 5.7% year-to-date and the VanEck Defense UCITS ETF (LON: DFNG) up 20.81%, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq have...

Rising geopolitical tensions have investors interested in defense stocks. The iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS:ITA) has gained 5.43% YTD and the Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE:PPA) is up 2.20% YTD. As NATO ramps up spending and global conflicts remain unresolved, companies...

Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With...

Market strategist Jay Woods has identified two sectors and several investment opportunities that could thrive regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the 2024 election. Defense Stocks: Woods, who is the Chief Global Strategist for Freedom Capital Markets, sees the defense sector as...

Editor’s Note: Additional information has been added to this article. On Tuesday, The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) CEO David Calhoun testified before the Homeland Security & Government Affairs subcommittee on investigations sharing more on the shortcoming of the company and what comes next....

Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) CEO David Calhoun will testify before Congress today (June 18) about the company's safety measures. The testimony comes as several members of Congress sold their Boeing shares in 2024. What Happened: Calhoun will testify in front of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security...

Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks just under the surface and warrant attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless...

Over the weekend, Iran launched a drone attack on Israel, which came in response to an airstrike of an Iranian embassy in Syria. The attack is the latest in an escalation of tensions in the Middle East, which could lead to further involvement from the U.S. and potential funding for defense...

The act of buying and selling stocks and options by members of Congress has become a hotly debated item across social media and in the news due to potential conflicts of interest. A member of Congress recently disclosed a purchase of a defense stock, which could point to another conflict of...