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General Dynamics is a defense contractor and business jet manufacturer. The firm's segments include aerospace, marine, combat systems, and technology. General Dynamics' aerospace segment manufactures Gulfstream business jets and operates a global aircraft servicing operation. Combat systems produces land-based combat vehicles such as the M1 Abrams tank and Stryker armored personnel carrier, as well as munitions. The marine segment builds and services nuclear-powered submarines, destroyers, and other ships. The technologies segment contains two main units: an IT business that primarily serves the government market and a mission systems business that focuses on products that provide command, control, computing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to the military.

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Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino maintains General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $300 to $315.

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Susquehanna Maintains Positive on General Dynamics, Raises Price Target to $315

Looking into the current session, General Dynamics Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) shares are trading at $273.92, after a 0.49% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock went up by 9.22%, but in the past year, decreased by 6.09%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>A Look at General Dynamics P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 139.87 in the Aerospace &amp; Defense industry, General Dynamics Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 20.0. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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A Look Into General Dynamics Inc's Price Over Earnings

Defense and aerospace stocks have emerged as a bright spot amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/03/44567966/stocks-fall-sp-500-eyes-worst-month-in-almost-two-years-oil-rallies-whats-driving-markets-monday">turbulent and chaotic broader market conditions</a>, with the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) up 5.7% year-to-date and the VanEck Defense UCITS ETF (LON: DFNG) up 20.81%, while the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq have declined 4% and 10%, respectively, during the same period.
What Happened: However, there are concerns about the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency cutting the federal budget by $1 trillion before May this year, a move which could weigh on the sector.
The US defense industry is a key beneficiary of the $850 billion annual defense budget, which is expected to see deep cuts along with the rest of the government machinery as part of the DOGE initiative.
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<td>$132.46</td>
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<td>$209.31</td>
<td>48.57</td>
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<td>193.09 &#8211; 265.74</td>
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<td>General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>)</td>
<td>$272.58</td>
<td>64.09</td>
<td>+11.57&nbsp;(+4.43%)</td>
<td>239.87 &#8211; 316.90</td>
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<td>$1,383.29</td>
<td>57.29</td>
<td>+129.18&nbsp;(+10.30%)</td>
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<td>Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
<td>$446.71</td>
<td>45.14</td>
<td>-35.54&nbsp;(-7.37%)</td>
<td>419.70 &#8211; 618.95</td>
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<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ubs-flags-risks-aerospace-stocks-193015871.html">UBS analysts</a> believe that defense contractors and even IT solutions providers with government exposure will see their earnings come under pressure in the near term. However, it goes on to add that any downside in defense stocks will be limited, highlighting that consensus estimates have moved higher since the elections.
This is partly owing to the low valuations in this space, relative to the rest of the market, and partly to the emergence of other nations as major buyers of defense products beyond just the United States.
What It Means: With growing threats from Russia alongside waning support from the US, NATO is making a renewed push to bolster its defense capabilities. Investments in defense across Europe could go from $340 billion to $720 billion, with plenty of opportunities coming the way of US-based contractors.
Besides this, tensions in the Middle East have led to a strong demand for weapon systems and ammunition, all of which stand to make up for any losses arising from DOGE-related budget cuts.
As we can see with Benzinga Edge, Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) is seeing weak growth and momentum currently, but what about other major defense stocks? Check out <a href="http://12:31 https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a> for deeper insights.
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Palantir, Northrop Shine Despite Market Mayhem, But Will Elon Musk's DOGE Rain On The Defense Rally?

General Dynamics's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) short percent of float has fallen 15.75% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.57 million shares sold short, which is 1.07% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.37 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>General Dynamics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for General Dynamics has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing General Dynamics's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, General Dynamics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.78%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Do Investors Really Feel About General Dynamics?

General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) shares <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">are trading higher</a> after the company announced on Wednesday that its business unit, General Dynamics Electric Boat, has been awarded a $1 billion undefinitized contract modification<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44484277/general-dynamics-electric-boat-awarded-1-billion-contract-modification-for-long-lead-time-material" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> by the U.S. Department of Defense.</a>
The funding will be used to purchase long lead-time materials for the Virginia-Class Block VI submarines, a component of the U.S. Navy&#8217;s submarine fleet.
The contract modification aims to ensure the necessary resources for high-rate production of these advanced submarines.
Mark Rayha, president of General Dynamics Electric Boat, emphasized the importance of consistent funding for the submarine industrial base, noting that the contract modification signals the need for investments in production capacity and materials to meet the Navy&#8217;s growing demands.
&#8220;Consistent funding for the supply base is essential to achieve the high-rate production the Navy requires of the entire submarine enterprise,&#8221; Rayha said.
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Virginia-Class submarines, designed for modern warfare and special operations, will continue to play a key role in national defense. General Dynamics Electric Boat is the lead contractor in their construction, working closely with HII&#8217;s Newport News Shipbuilding.
Additionally, earlier this month, General Dynamics Information Technology expanded its collaboration with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44335828/general-dynamics-boosts-partnership-with-aws-to-drive-quantum-computing-and-ai-for-us-government" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon Web Services to enhance federal agency missions.</a>
The new agreement focuses on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and cloud migration, advancing the digital transformation of government operations.
Price Action: GD shares are trading higher by 0.92% to $270.00 at last check Wednesday.
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General Dynamics Electric Boat Awarded $1B Contract Modification For Long Lead Time Material For Virginia-Class Submarines

On Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo aimed at trimming wasteful spending within the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/department-of-defense" rel="noreferrer noopener">Department of Defense</a> (DOD).
This latest effort <a target="_blank" href="https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4130310/dod-to-cut-580-million-in-spending/" rel="noreferrer noopener">eliminates </a>over $580 million in various contracts, programs, and grants, continuing a broader initiative to better allocate taxpayer dollars.
The directive is in line to ensure that funds are used effectively to support the DOD&#8217;s mission and the country&#8217;s military readiness.
&#8220;In other words, [the expenditures] are not a good use of taxpayer dollars; [and], ultimately, that&#8217;s who funds us,&#8221; Hegseth said.&nbsp;
&#8220;We owe [taxpayers] transparency and making sure we&#8217;re using [the money] well,&#8221; he added.&nbsp;
The contracts being called off for the spending cuts were identified by the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44186261/doge-staffers-reportedly-draw-hefty-salaries-funded-by-taxpayers-while-musk-pushes-for-wasteful-spending-cuts" rel="noreferrer noopener">Department of Government Efficiency </a>(DOGE), overseen by&nbsp;Tesla CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk.
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The cuts target several key areas, including a <a target="_blank" href="https://media.defense.gov/2025/Mar/20/2003673531/-1/-1/0/CONTINUING-ELIMINATION-OF-WASTEFUL-SPENDING-AT-THE-DEPARTMENT-OF-DEFENSE.PDF" rel="noreferrer noopener">software development initiative</a> for the Defense Civilian Human Resources Management System.
Initially started in 2018 with a projected cost of $36 million and a one-year completion timeline, the program has experienced major delays and exceeded its budget.
Hegseth highlighted that the project is now almost eight years overdue, with costs soaring to $280 million over the original estimate. So the project has been scrapped.
Along with the software project, Hegseth highlighted reductions in external consulting contracts, including one worth $30 million. This contract was associated with the purchase of unused software licenses.
Additionally, the DOD is cutting $360 million in grants, which support various initiatives, such as a $6 million project aimed at reducing emissions from Navy ships and a $9 million grant for creating &#8220;equitable AI and machine learning models.&#8221;
&#8220;I need lethal machine learning models, not equitable machine learning models,&#8221;&nbsp;said Hegseth.
Shares of companies in the defense sector are on watch as details of the companies whose contract have been shelved are not immediately clear.&nbsp;
DOGE has been instrumental in driving significant cost-cutting measures and restructuring initiatives, resulting in the closure of multiple government agencies and large-scale l<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44186261/doge-staffers-reportedly-draw-hefty-salaries-funded-by-taxpayers-while-musk-pushes-for-wasteful-spending-cuts" rel="noreferrer noopener">ayoffs of federal workers.</a>
Recent reports indicate that the U.S. DOGE Service achieved $65 billion in savings.
With this announcement, the Department of Defense has now saved $800 million since <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43836832/trump-administration-orders-sweeping-pentagon-cuts-defense-sector-stocks-on-watch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">February 2025 through targeted cuts.</a>
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Rising geopolitical tensions have investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/defense">interested in defense stocks</a>. 
The iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) has gained 5.43% YTD and the Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) is up 2.20% YTD.
As NATO ramps up spending and global conflicts remain unresolved, companies in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/defense">the defense sector </a>are seeing strong demand. 
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Violeta Todorova, Senior Research Analyst at Leverage Shares, said she sees this trend continuing. She highlighted RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) as a standout pick. "RTX is our preferred pick in the sector, and we see levels to $170 as achievable before year-end," she states.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why RTX Stands Out</h2>
RTX has solidified its leadership in missile defense and aerospace, benefiting from increased government spending on advanced military technology. Todorova notes that while European defense contractors are seeing the biggest gains as the region boosts domestic defense production, U.S. firms like RTX remain well-positioned to capitalize on sustained demand. 
Its strong backlog and exposure to critical defense programs support long-term growth, and with continued geopolitical uncertainty, the company remains a key player. She sees further upside for RTX stock, with $170 as a potential target by year-end.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Beneficiaries Of The Defense Spending Boom</h2>
It's not just RTX benefiting from the global shift toward defense, &#8220;several defense stocks could benefit from Trump's shift towards NATO,&#8221; she said. Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>), L3Harris Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>) and Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) are also enjoying a strong tailwind.
NATO's commitment to increased defense budgets means the sector could be in for a multi-year uptrend.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Long-Term Play Or Short-Term Trade?</h2>
For investors looking beyond traditional tech plays, the defense sector presents a compelling case. With national security taking priority and military modernization efforts ramping up, Todorova believes defense stocks are no longer just cyclical—they are becoming a core holding for many investors.
If RTX does indeed hit $170 by year-end, it will only reinforce that shift.
RTX Price Action: RTX stock closed the trading day, Monday, at $132.05 a share, up 1.58%.
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EXCLUSIVE: This Defense Stock Could Hit $170 'Before Year-End,' Expert Explains Why

General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading relatively flat on Friday.</a>
General Dynamics Information Technology, or GDIT, a business unit of General Dynamics, announced an expanded partnership with Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon&nbsp;Web Services today to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44333098/gdit-announces-strategic-collaboration-agreement-with-aws" rel="noreferrer noopener">enhance government missions.</a>
The companies have entered a new Strategic Collaboration Agreement aimed at cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud migration, and modernization solutions.
Through this collaboration, GDIT and AWS will focus on advancing federal agencies&#8217; digital transformation by utilizing AWS&#8217; secure cloud computing environment.
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According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, GD stock has lost 5% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund First Trust Indxx Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MISL#NYSE">MISL</a>).
The partnership will deliver solutions for defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies, with a special emphasis on emerging technologies like quantum computing, edge computing, and high-performance computing.
GDIT will use its research and development labs to co-develop new innovations alongside AWS.
Key areas of focus include bolstering cybersecurity for defense agencies, enhancing real-time intelligence, improving healthcare outcomes, reducing fraud at civilian agencies, and advancing high-performance computing research.
GDIT&#8217;s senior vice president and chief technology officer, Ben Gianni highlighted that this partnership will provide cost-effective, scalable solutions to address complex government challenges.
David Appel, vice president of US Federal at AWS, noted that the collaboration will support some of America&#8217;s most critical missions, utilizing AWS&#8217;s generative AI solutions to enhance the country&#8217;s leadership in AI.
Price Action: GD shares are trading higher by 0.48% to $262.43 at last check Friday.
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General Dynamics Boosts Partnership With AWS To Drive Quantum Computing And AI For US Government

Collaboration will deliver comprehensive cloud, AI and cybersecurity solutions to drive digital modernization, deliver efficiencies and advance government missions &nbsp;
FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics, announced today that it has expanded its technology partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) through a new Strategic Collaboration Agreement to drive digital modernization, deliver efficiencies and advance government missions.
GDIT and AWS will collaborate to develop cutting-edge cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud migration and modernization solutions to accelerate digital transformation for defense, intelligence and civilian agencies. Government agencies will benefit from AWS's cloud computing environment, widely considered to be one of the most secure available today, to support their unique missions. GDIT will leverage its research and development labs to collaborate with AWS on emerging technologies such as quantum, edge computing and high-performance computing. &nbsp;
GDIT will combine its decades of mission and technology experience with AWS's cloud offerings to solve complex government challenges. The companies will work closely with customers to identify new use cases and rapidly develop proofs of concept and solutions for a wide variety of missions. These will include:
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General Dynamics Information Technology Announces It Has Expanded Its Technology Partnership With Amazon AWS Through A New Strategic Collaboration Agreement To Drive Digital Modernization, Deliver Efficiencies And Advance Government Missions

The United States has lifted its pause on intelligence sharing and resumed security assistance to Ukraine following Ukraine&#8217;s acceptance of a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan, according to a joint statement released Tuesday. However, an influential Russian lawmaker quickly rejected American terms, and <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44138112/defense-stocks-take-centerstage-as-donald-trump-freezes-ukraine-military-aid-heres-a-list-of-top-global-defense-etfs-to-watch">defense stocks fell in response</a>.
What Happened: The agreement came during a meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Ukrainian representatives expressed &#8220;readiness to accept the U.S. proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire,&#8221; which could be extended by mutual agreement and requires Russian acceptance and implementation.
Markets reacted swiftly to the news. The Nasdaq 100, tracked by Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), reversed earlier losses and surged more than 400 points from its intraday low, closing up 0.7% on Tuesday. 
Meanwhile, major defense contractors saw their shares decline. L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>) fell 2.53%, Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) dropped 2.15%, and General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) declined 2.88% as investors recalibrated expectations <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44138112/defense-stocks-take-centerstage-as-donald-trump-freezes-ukraine-military-aid-heres-a-list-of-top-global-defense-etfs-to-watch">amid peace prospects</a>.
Konstantin Kosachev, chairman of the international affairs committee of Russia&#8217;s Federation Council, pushed back against the proposal Wednesday, stating on Telegram that any agreement would be &#8220;on our terms, not on American,&#8221; reported Reuters. Kosachev added, &#8220;This is not boasting, but understanding that real agreements are still being written there, at the front.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The ceasefire development follows President Donald Trump&#8216;s recent threat to impose &#8220;large-scale banking sanctions, sanctions, and tariffs on Russia&#8221; until a peace agreement is reached. Earlier this month, Trump had paused military aid to Ukraine, pressuring President Volodymyr Zelensky to pursue peace with Russia following a contentious Oval Office meeting.
Prediction markets have shown increasing confidence in a resolution, with Polymarket data indicating a 37% probability of Trump brokering a ceasefire within his first 90 days in office, up from 23% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44260839/tech-stocks-bitcoin-strongly-rebound-as-ukraine-backs-us-proposal-for-30-day-ceasefire-with-russia">before the announcement</a>. 
As part of the agreement, both countries also committed to concluding &#8220;a comprehensive agreement for developing Ukraine&#8217;s critical mineral resources&#8221; that would expand Ukraine&#8217;s economy and secure its long-term prosperity.
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Trump Restores Ukraine Aid After Threatening 'Large-Scale' Sanctions On Moscow, But Russian Lawmaker Rejects Ceasefire Terms: Defense Stocks Fall

Shares of defense contracting companies are trading higher. The industry may be seeing strength in response to Ukraine-Russia war uncertainty, European defense spending increases and President Trump's shipbuilding plans.

Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintains General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $244 to $261.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on General Dynamics, Raises Price Target to $261

Shares of shipbuilding-linked stocks are trading higher after President Trump announced a new Office of Shipbuilding, with special tax incentives to relocate the industry back to the US.

Investor interest in global defense stocks has surged following President Donald Trump&#8216;s decision to temporarily suspend U.S. military aid to Ukraine. As tensions continue to rise, defense companies may witness increased demand for their products and services in the geopolitical landscape.
What Happened: This development occurs amid ongoing support for Ukraine from European leaders, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledging a £2.26 billion loan for military supplies.
Meanwhile, Trump aims to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44101854/trump-reportedly-halts-ukraine-military-aid-pressures-zelenskyy-to-seek-peace-with-russia-amid-growing-rift">pressure</a> Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy into peace negotiations with Russia. According to the White House, the freeze will remain in place until Trump determines that Ukraine has made a meaningful effort toward diplomatic talks with Moscow.
As the aid remains frozen, defense stocks from around the world come to fore amid the conflicts. Here is a list of global defense exchange-traded funds which investors could consider in order to participate in the upside.
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<td>Global Defense ETFs</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<td>iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>)</td>
<td>3.10%</td>
<td>16.00%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>)</td>
<td>-0.71%</td>
<td>15.24%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>)</td>
<td>-3.21%</td>
<td>14.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>)</td>
<td>22.01%</td>
<td>43.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>)</td>
<td>-3.91%</td>
<td>27.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Direxion Daily Aerospace &amp; Defense Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFEN#NYSE">DFEN</a>)</td>
<td>5.95%</td>
<td>15.35%</td>
</tr>
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<td>SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Future Security ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITE#NYSE">FITE</a>)</td>
<td>-4.36%</td>
<td>13.38%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Why It Matters: Following a contentious argument in the White House, Trump blasted the Ukrainian leader's claim that peace remains "very, very far away," calling it "the worst statement" and warning, "America will not put up with it for much longer!&#8221; in a Truth Social post.
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A White House official, speaking anonymously <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-zelenskyy-russia-ukraine-a15a459c9a3a393d040478ebbe250a9e">to</a> the Associated Press, characterized the move as a strategic &#8220;pause and review&#8221; of assistance. The official emphasized that the administration wants to ensure aid is &#8220;contributing to a solution&#8221; rather than prolonging the conflict.
Meanwhile, here is a list of some U.S. defense stocks to watch.
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<td>U.S. Defense Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<td>General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>)</td>
<td>-3.91%</td>
<td>-8.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)</td>
<td>-0.89%</td>
<td>1.22%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
<td>-6.93%</td>
<td>3.90%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</td>
<td>-7.55%</td>
<td>-21.00%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td>10.94%</td>
<td>42.90%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>17.90%</td>
<td>57.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TransDigm Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>)</td>
<td>7.63%</td>
<td>16.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>)</td>
<td>14.65%</td>
<td>86.90%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Axon Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>)</td>
<td>-11.44%</td>
<td>67.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>)</td>
<td>-0.14%</td>
<td>-3.16%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Wednesday. SPY rose 0.60% to $580.30 and QQQ was up 0.70% to $499.04, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Tuesday, the SPY declined 1.18% to $576.86, and the QQQ dropped 0.30% to $495.55.
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Defense Stocks In Focus As Trump Freezes Ukraine Military Aid: Here's A List Of Top Global Defense ETFs To Watch

In an attempt to revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry and challenge China&#8217;s maritime dominance, the administration under President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing an executive order.
What Happened: The executive order includes 18 measures ranging from raising revenue through fees on Chinese-built ships and cranes entering the U.S. while creating a new office within the National Security Council to enhance the American maritime sector, per a <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-readies-order-to-bolster-u-s-shipbuilders-punish-china-d6a2749b?ref=biztoc.com">draft</a> summary reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
The draft order also proposes wage increases for nuclear shipyard workers and an evaluation of government procurement processes, including those of the Navy, conducted by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The proposed measures also include imposition of fees on Chinese commercial vessels docking at U.S. ports.
The draft executive order proposes establishing Maritime Opportunity Zones and a Maritime Security Trust Fund to enhance investments. It also&nbsp;suggests&nbsp;that revenue from fees on&nbsp;Chinese cranes and ships at&nbsp;U.S. ports would fund domestic&nbsp;maritime investments.
In his address to Congress on Tuesday, President Trump announced a new Office of Shipbuilding in the White House providing special tax incentives to relocate this industry back to the U.S. &#8220;To boost our defense industrial base we are also going to resurrect the American shipbuilding industry, including commercial shipbuilding and military shipbuilding,&#8221; stated Trump. 
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Why It Matters: According to Veson data, China accounted for 75% of global shipping activities in 2024. Besides, support from the government in the form of subsidies, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42938329/us-reportedly-probes-barriers-subsidies-and-unfair-trade-practices-by-china-in-global-shipbuilding-as-trump-tariff-threat-looms">China used unfair practices</a> to dominate the global shipbuilding industry, concluded a U.S. investigation under former President Joe Biden. The findings revealed that China employs financial support, barriers for foreign firms, forced technology transfer, and intellectual property theft to gain an advantage in shipbuilding. China denied any such malpractice, though. 
Meanwhile, the U.S. shipbuilding industry has been grappling with challenges due to high costs, stringent security requirements, and limited capacity for scaling production.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>) declined 11.9% over the past month while General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) lost 3% during the same period. Star Bulk Carriers Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>) slid 0.77% lower over the past 30 days, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang might be all-in on GPUs, but IonQ Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) CEO Niccolo De Masi <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/quantum-computing">says quantum computing</a> is the next big thing—and he's not backing down.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quantum: The Third Leg Of Computing</h2>
"I can remember 10 years ago when Intel was busy bashing Jensen and Nvidia and saying GPUs would never matter," De Masi <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/02/27/ionq-ceo-on-quantum-computing-and-mechanics-ai.html">said</a> in a CNBC interview. "I find that ironic that our market cap is about the same as Nvidia's 10 years ago. Now, Jensen is saying that you don't matter."
IonQ stock may have had a rocky 2025—down 42% year-to-date—but over the past six months, the stock has skyrocketed 257.9%, signaling that investors are taking the quantum race seriously. 
De Masi is confident that quantum processing units (QPUs) will soon sit alongside CPUs and GPUs as the backbone of computing.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Revenue, Partnerships, Quantum's Real-World Impact</h2>
&#8220;Quantum computing needs a lot of qubits to be truly useful. We think it takes about that many to do this useful stuff that we're already driving GAAP revenue around this year." De Masi said. "We're the only company in the space that has guided to $85 million in GAAP revenue this year at the midpoint."
IonQ isn't just talking the talk, it. is securing major partnerships with industry giants like Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), AstraZeneca Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>) and General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>).
"We're going to solve problems that no one else can solve in the world because of the beauty of quantum mechanics," De Masi said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The 800-Pound Gorilla In Quantum Computing</h2>
With Nvidia dominating AI and Microsoft making heavy bets on quantum through Azure, IonQ is positioning itself as the independent leader in quantum computing. "We were the first. We were the best capitalized independent player in the market," De Masi stated. "I would argue that we remain the 800-pound gorilla of the category."
As tech giants continue to evolve their computing stacks, the question isn't whether quantum computing matters, it's when it will become indispensable. And IonQ is betting that moment is sooner than most expect.
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