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As broader U.S. equity funds suffered their largest weekly outflow of $18.43 billion since March this week, according to LSEG Lipper as cited by Reuters, one corner of the market quietly shined: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">sector ETFs</a>. Despite the risk-off mood driven by intensifying Israel-Iran tensions and uncertainty around U.S. tariffs, investors poured money into focused plays, signaling a tactical rotation rather than a wholesale retreat.
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Tech and industrial ETFs were the week's breakout stars, absorbing $1.85 billion and $445 million in inflows, respectively. This marks the fourth straight week of sectoral ETF gains, even as large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap equity funds all bled red ink.
So, where is the &#8220;smart&#8221; money flowing, and why?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sector ETFs To Watch</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Technology ETFs: Betting On Resilience And AI Tailwinds</h3>
Tech continues to draw interest as investors seek exposure to innovation and growth even in uncertain times. The sector&#8217;s relative insulation from geopolitical strife and the ongoing AI boom likely contributed to this surge.
Top Picks:
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<li>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>): Blue-chip heavy with Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).</li>
<li>Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>): A broader tech play with strong diversification.</li>
<li>ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROBO#NYSE">ROBO</a>): For those leaning into automation and AI trends. Top holdings include Symbotic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>), Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>), and Celestica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLS#NYSE">CLS</a>).</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Industrial ETFs: Infrastructure And Defense Boost</h3>
Industrials are gaining favor amid expectations of increased infrastructure spending and growing demand for defense and manufacturing equipment, especially in the light of global tensions.
Top Picks:
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<li>Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>): A solid all-around industrials fund with exposure to companies like Raytheon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) and Honeywell (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>).</li>
<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>): A niche option benefiting from the defense sector rally. Top holdings include General Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) and General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>).</li>
<li>iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFRA#BATS">IFRA</a>): Capitalizing on the ongoing U.S. infrastructure push with holdings in the likes of Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>), Raytheon and Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>).</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Financials Falter, But Don't Count Them Out</h3>
While the tech and industrial boats raced ahead on tailwinds, financial ETFs saw $1.22 billion in outflows, suggesting investor unease about profitability under sticky inflation and a "higher for longer" interest rate regime. One can consider keeping an eye on the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) and the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>), but only if rate and lending conditions stabilize.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Takeaway</h2>
Investors aren't abandoning the market, they're just getting choosier. With geopolitics and economic uncertainty muddying the waters, sector ETFs are emerging as a tactical safe haven for capital.
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Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) shares are trading higher on Friday. Lockheed&#8217;s Sikorsky disclosed a long-term deal with Bristow Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTOL#NYSE">VTOL</a>) to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44996391/sikorsky-and-bristow-group-sign-long-term-agreement-supporting-worlds-largest-s-92-helicopter-flee" rel="noreferrer noopener">enhance support for Bristow&#8217;s S-92 helicopter fleet</a>.
This agreement will provide improved support for Bristow&#8217;s more than 60 S-92 aircraft.
These aircraft are used in crucial sectors like offshore energy and search and rescue (SAR) worldwide.
The long-term package includes Sikorsky&#8217;s Total Assurance Program (TAP), which offers Bristow predictable aftermarket support for its S-92 fleet, minimizing the risk of unexpected costs.
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The TAP package provides Bristow&#8217;s global fleet with Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) for offshore energy and SAR helicopters, covers over 90% of replacement parts, offers enhanced global support via Sikorsky&#8217;s FSL/FSR network, and grants access to the Sikorsky360 customer portal for parts, service, and aircraft data.
Leon Silva, vice president of Global Commercial and Military Systems at Sikorsky said, &#8220;We are committed to providing exceptional support to our customers and ensuring the continued success of the S-92 helicopter, which has a lifetime availability average of over 90% and many aircraft achieve more than 1,500 flight hours per year on average in the demanding offshore energy industry.&#8221;
Bristow&#8217;s Chief Operating Officer, Offshore Energy Services, added, &#8220;This long-term support agreement will enable us to maintain our high level of service to our customers while also controlling our operational costs and improving our overall efficiency.&#8221;
This Thursday, Lockheed Martin acquired&nbsp;Amentum Holdings&#8217; Rapid Solutions hardware<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44968420/amentum-offloads-hardware-unit-to-focus-on-critical-services-inks-360-million-deal-with-lockheed-martin" rel="noreferrer noopener"> and product business for $360 million</a>.
On Tuesday, the company reported a 4%&nbsp;year-over-year increase in net sales to&nbsp;$18 billion, beating the consensus of&nbsp;$17.8 billion. It clocked a GAAP EPS of&nbsp;$7.28,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44922218/lockheed-martin-posts-strong-q1-says-maintained-2025-guidance-doesnt-include-tariff-impact" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of&nbsp;$6.32</a>.
As of March 31, Lockheed Martin had cash and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44918859/lockheed-martin-reports-first-quarter-2025-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">cash equivalent of $1.80 billion</a>.
Investors can also monitor the broader defense sector through ETFs, including the 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>) and the Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>).&nbsp;
Price Action: LMT shares are up 1.94% at $475.86 at the last check Friday.
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Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli reiterated a Buy rating on Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) with a price forecast of $579 following first-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">results reported on Tuesday.</a>
The company reported a 4% year-over-year increase in net sales to $18 billion, beating the consensus of $17.8 billion. It clocked a GAAP EPS of $7.28, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of $6.32</a>.
Lockheed Martin continues to expect FY25 net sales of&nbsp;$73.75 billion-$74.75 billion&nbsp;versus the consensus of&nbsp;$74.28 billion. LMT reiterated EPS guidance of ~$27.00-$27.30&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">versus the consensus of&nbsp;$27.21.</a>
Lockheed Martin says ‘2025&nbsp;outlook&nbsp;does not include the evolving impacts of tariffs or related recoveries, the recent Next Generation Air Dominance announcement, or Executive <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44922218/lockheed-martin-posts-strong-q1-says-maintained-2025-guidance-doesnt-include-tariff-impact" rel="noreferrer noopener">Orders issued by the Administration.</a>&#8216;
The analyst writes that the results suggested that even after the NGAD (Next Generation Air Dominance) contract bid loss, reaching the upper end of the company&#8217;s multi-year<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/03/44445996/lockheed-martin-shares-sink-after-major-us-air-force-contract-goes-to-boeing-what-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener"> growth targets remains a possibility</a>.
During Lockheed's first quarter of 2025 earnings call, CEO&nbsp;Jim Taiclet&nbsp;said he had challenged his team to deliver "80% of 6th Gen capability at 50% of the cost" by applying technologies developed for its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-misses/25/04/44944021/lockheed-martin-targets-80-of-6th-gen-capabilities-in-f-35-at-half-the-cost-after-losing-ngad-contract-to-boeing" rel="noreferrer noopener">NGAD bid to the existing F-35 platform</a>.
Ciarmoli believes this presents a compelling opportunity and can drive growth.
Moreover, the analyst notes that the current geopolitical landscape is fueling increased investment in defense budgets and driving higher demand for defense capabilities globally, which continues to boost Lockheed Martin&#8217;s backlog.
The analyst anticipates that these positive results should alleviate the uncertainty that has been weighing on the company&#8217;s shares.
Ciarmoli revised EPS estimates to $27.40 (from $27.00) vs. consensus of $27.22 in FY25 and $29.66 (from $29.49) vs. street view of $29.78 for FY26.
Investors can also monitor the broader defense sector through ETFs, including the&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>) and the&nbsp;Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>).&nbsp;
Price Action: LMT shares are up 0.04% at $462.27 at the last check Wednesday.
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Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/J#NYSE">J</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44835204/jacobs-secures-environmental-services-contract-with-us-air-force" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">secured a long-term federal contract</a> with the U.S. military.
Awarded by the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), the multi-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract authorizes Jacobs to deliver a broad range of environmental services.
The agreement includes environmental restoration, conservation, and quality management planning. Its projected ceiling is $1.5 billion over a potential 10-year term.
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Under the multi-award task order framework, Jacobs will support the U.S. Air Force, AFCEC, other Department of Defense entities, and federal agencies. The scope of work spans site assessments, environmental planning, engineering design, construction-phase support, and field inspections across various Air Force commands and facilities.
Susannah Kerr, executive vice president at Jacobs, highlighted the contract&#8217;s strategic significance. &#8220;This contract is one example of how national security isn&#8217;t just about what happens inside a base—it encompasses a holistic perspective that includes the resilience of critical infrastructure such as cyber networks, water systems, energy grids, and the environmental landscape,&#8221; she said.
The award reinforces Jacobs&#8217; expertise in integrated infrastructure and sustainability solutions across defense, space, and civil markets.
Separately, Jacobs was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44809990/jacobs-awarded-program-management-contract-to-rebuild-u-s-virgin-islands" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">awarded</a> a $137 million contract by the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority to manage the &#8220;Rebuild USVI.&#8221; The initiative supports post-hurricane recovery in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company will lead critical infrastructure projects—including hospitals, schools, utilities, and transportation—and offer advisory services for future planning, logistics, and environmental strategy.
Additionally, in April, Jacobs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44750682/jacobs-announces-determination-of-post-closing-adjustments-relating-to-the-critical-mission-soluti" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">received</a> $70 million and 7.3 million shares of Amentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMTM#NASDAQ">AMTM</a>) as final proceeds from the separation of its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber &amp; Intelligence businesses. The cash will be used to reduce debt and distribute shares to shareholders.
Price Action: J shares are trading higher by 0.42% at $118 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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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

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>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>
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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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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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>
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<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>
<tr>
<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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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

The Trump administration may stop all shipments of military aid to Ukraine following a tense exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Vladymyr Zelenskyy that took place in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/44053592/white-house-meeting-turns-tense-as-trump-warns-zelenskyy-youre-gambling-with-world-war-iii">Oval Office Friday. </a>
The Details: According to a report from the Washington Post, a senior administration official said the decision would end shipments of billions of dollars of equipment including radars, vehicles, ammunition and missiles to Ukraine.&nbsp;
The latest development follows the tense meeting between President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Zelenskyy originally intended to finalize a U.S.-Ukraine agreement on critical mineral supplies and discuss diplomacy. 
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The situation quickly escalated when Vance accused Zelenskyy of being disrespectful. Trump, raising his voice, warned Zelenskyy that he was "gambling with World War III," as CNBC reported.
The confrontation highlights a growing divide in how global leaders view the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump and Vance advocate for alternative diplomatic solutions while Zelenskyy pushes for continued backing against Russian forces. 
Several European officials supported Zelensky after the tense White House meeting and cancelled a Friday press conference. 
The leaders of Poland, Spain and Lithuania posted messages of solidarity with Ukraine on social media.&nbsp;
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on X: "Dear Zelensky, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone."
Friedrich Merz said that Germany stands with Ukraine "in good and in testing times. We must never confuse aggressor and victim in this terrible war."&nbsp;
Stocks To Watch: Shares of major defense contractors, like RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) and Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) should be monitored for possible reactions as the situation unfolds.&nbsp;
Investors can also monitor the broader defense sector through ETFs including the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#NYSE">ITA</a>) and the Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>).&nbsp;
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Trump May Stop All Military Aid To Ukraine After Tense Exchange With Zelenskyy: Report

The U.S. defense sector is facing fresh uncertainty as the Trump administration sets the foundation for a cost-cutting initiative under the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Despite the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43787369/us-russian-officials-begin-ukraine-peace-talks-defense-sector-stocks-rise">recent buoyancy</a> in anticipation of peace talks involving the Presidents of the U.S., Russia and Ukraine, stocks of major defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>), and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), are staring at near-term risks following the possibility of a defense budget cut. 
While the potential impact is still unfolding, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">defense-focused ETFs </a>could be in for a bumpy ride.
ETFs with significant holdings in defense giants may see volatility in the wake of potential budget constraints. Some of the key funds to monitor include:
iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) – Tracks U.S. defense and aerospace companies, including General Dynamics (18.75% exposure) Lockheed Martin (4.98% exposure) and RTX (15.72% exposure). 
SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) – Offers exposure to large and mid-cap defense stocks, with exposure to stocks like Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics and RTX. This ETF offers a more equally weighted approach, which may help balance the losses.
Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) – Holds a diversified mix of defense contractors and related industries. However, Lockheed Martin and RTX hold the top positions, with 7.26% and 7% of the total AUM.
First Trust Indxx Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MISL#NYSE">MISL</a>) – A newer entrant with a focus on companies involved in missile and defense technology. Once again, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics and RTX hold significant percentage of the total assets.
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Why Defense Stocks Are Under Pressure
The DOGE recently kicked off its review at the Pentagon, aiming to curb waste, fraud, and redundancies. In a post on X, DOGE officials confirmed their commitment to "safely save taxpayer dollars and eliminate waste." 
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need to streamline operations and optimize spending, as reported by CBS News.
This initiative has raised concerns for major defense contractors, many of whom rely heavily on government contracts. Among the top players at risk are Lockheed Martin which has retreated almost 10% so far this year, RTX , General Dynamics, with a loss of 6.35% year-to-date, and Northrop Grumman, which has lost 6.5% so far this year.
With over $200 billion in annual federal contracts flowing into the sector, any cuts could significantly affect companies that derive nearly half their revenue from government spending, according to a report by Saxo Bank.
While U.S. defense spending may come under pressure, rising geopolitical tensions and commitments from NATO allies to boost their military budgets could create new opportunities for defense firms.
Fine-Tuning Is Key
For investors holding defense-heavy ETFs, now may be a time for caution but not necessarily panic. Watching how DOGE's review unfolds, tracking upcoming federal budgets, following the peace talks among Russia, Ukraine and U.S., and keeping an eye on global defense spending trends will be important. Diversification within ETFs could also help mitigate sector-specific risks.
As budget talks heat up, defense ETFs may experience short-term turbulence, but the longer-term picture will depend on how much of the spending shift is domestic versus international.
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4 ETFs In The Crosshairs As Defense Cuts Loom — Is It Time To Play Offense?

Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, is set to begin the confirmation process on Friday. Noem will appear before the Senate Committee on Homeland <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/11/42204590/trump-department-of-homeland-security-pick-kristi-noem-owns-ranch-invests-in-energy-gets-book-royalties">Security and Governmental Affairs.</a>
What To Know: Noem has served as the Republican governor of South Dakota since 2019 and is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. She is known for her hardline views on border control and immigration and has dispatched the South Dakota National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border multiple times.&nbsp;
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If confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security, Noem will oversee more than 260,000 federal employees at the Coast Guard, the U.S. Secret Service, Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Federal Emergency Management Administration. 
Noem will likely face questions regarding potential mass deportations and ending birthright citizenship, which she has previously supported.&nbsp;
Fox News obtained <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/safer-stronger-freer-securing-border-set-feature-large-noems-opening-remarks-senate">a copy</a> of Noem's prepared opening remarks for her Senate hearing on Friday.&nbsp;
&#8220;Securing our homeland is a serious, sacred trust that must be relentlessly pursued and can never be taken for granted. Being safe within our borders is an American right, yet Americans feel less safe than they have in decades. For the first time in 30 years, more than 40% of Americans are afraid to walk alone at night within a mile of their home,&#8221; Noem is expected to tell the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.&nbsp;
Stocks To Watch: Stocks in the defense and security sectors are on watch as Noem begins her Senate confirmation hearings.&nbsp;
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) provides management consulting services to the U.S. government in the areas of defense, intelligence and civil markets and could be affected by a change in DHS leadership. 
The Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) focuses on companies involved in the development, manufacturing, operations and support of U.S. defense, homeland security and aerospace operations. 
Cybersecurity is also a factor in homeland security and movements in the sector can be tracked through the First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIBR#NASDAQ">CIBR</a>).&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) shares are trading higher on Friday. The company has agreed to sell its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) business to Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP) for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n42135452/honeywell-to-sell-personal-protective-equipment-business-to-protective-industrial-products" rel="noreferrer noopener">$1.325 billion in an all-cash deal</a>.
This move aligns with Honeywell&#8217;s strategy to streamline its portfolio, focusing on core businesses and pursuing high-return acquisitions that support its three key megatrends: automation, the future of aviation, and energy transition.
This sale follows Honeywell&#8217;s 2021 divestiture of its Lifestyle and Performance Footwear Business to Rocky Brands for $230 million, marking the company&#8217;s exit from the PPE sector.
However, Honeywell will retain its gas detection portfolio within the Industrial Automation segment.
The sale of the PPE business is expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending customary conditions.
Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell said, &#8221;Now with this transaction, the business will be positioned to accelerate its growth trajectory as it benefits from Odyssey&#8217;s historic investing in the PPE sector and scaling similar businesses&nbsp;to expand into new products, geographies and end markets.&#8221;
&#8220;As we continue to simplify and optimize Honeywell&#8217;s portfolio, the sale of the PPE business will enable us to further strengthen our core business in alignment with our three compelling megatrends.&#8221;
&#8221;The combination of today&#8217;s announcement, with the strategic acquisitions we have made over the past year, positions us to continue to drive profitable growth and strong cash generation while creating compelling long-term value for our shareowners.&#8221;
Last month, Honeywell announced a plan to spin off its Advanced Materials business into an independent, U.S. publicly traded company, which is targeted to be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41223435/honeywell-announces-plan-to-spin-off-advanced-materials-business-to-shareowners" rel="noreferrer noopener">completed by the end of 2025 or early 2026.</a>
Honeywell held cash and equivalents of about&nbsp;$10.6 billion as of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41516652/honeywells-mixed-q3-eps-beats-misses-on-sales-and-lowers-fy24-revenue-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">September 30, 2024</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIVO#NYSE">DIVO</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>).
Price Action: HON shares are up 1.01% at $228.38 at the last check Friday.
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Invesco has unveiled a new series of thematic exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and defense sectors. These funds aim to leverage emerging trends within these industries.
What Happened: The newly introduced ETFs, named Invesco Artificial Intelligence Enablers, Cybersecurity, and Defence Innovation Ucits, are based on benchmarks crafted by Kensho, a division of S&amp;P Global Indices. Kensho utilizes natural language processing to pinpoint companies with significant involvement in each theme, categorizing them into &#8220;core&#8221; and &#8220;non-core&#8221; groups, Financial Times<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/476d3e81-cbd2-4484-8fb5-4a074dcaa97c"> reported</a> on Thursday.
As per Invesco, core companies generate a substantial portion of their revenue from products and services aligned with these themes, while non-core companies provide essential inputs without focusing on end products. The AI enablers strategy targets firms advancing AI technology and infrastructure, whereas the cybersecurity ETF invests in companies protecting enterprises from unauthorized electronic access. The defense fund provides exposure to companies developing advanced weapons and defensive systems
Here are a few ETFs and how they fared in the past year, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>:
Artificial Intelligence
<ul>
<li>iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITW#NYSE">ITW</a>) increased 45.40% over the year with holdings like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).</li>
<li>Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>), with similar exposure, rose 43.17%.</li>
<li>First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTX#NYSE">FTX</a>), which gives exposure to Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), increased 45.59%.</li>
</ul>
Cybersecurity
<ul>
<li>First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIBR#NASDAQ">CIBR</a>) increased 38.08%. Its holdings include Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).</li>
<li>Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HACK#NYSE">HACK</a>) rose 39.57%. Along with Broadcom, and Cisco, the ETF&#8217;s major holdings also include Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), and General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>).</li>
<li>iShares Cybersecurity &amp; Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHAK#NYSE">IHAK</a>) with exposure to companies such as SentinelOne, Inc. Class A (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>), and Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), rose 33.95%.</li>
</ul>
Defense
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<li>iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) with exposure to companies such as General Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) and RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) increased 33.86%.</li>
<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) with exposure to companies such as Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) increased by 43.05%.</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) was up by 34.86%. It gives exposure to Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXN#NASDAQ">AXN</a>), L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>).</li>
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Why It Matters: The launch of these ETFs by Invesco comes at a time when thematic investing is<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41713236/donald-trumps-return-to-white-house-could-propel-these-etfs-to-new-highs"> gaining traction among investors</a> looking to capitalize on specific industry trends. The focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and defense aligns with growing global interest in these areas, driven by technological advancements and increasing security concerns.
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Invesco Launches New ETFs Targeting AI, Cybersecurity, And Defense. Here's How Some Of Their Peers Have Performed In The Past Year

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) shares are trading lower after the company reported third-quarter results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41511042/honeywell-reports-third-quarter-results-updates-2024-guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and updated FY24 guidance</a>.
Revenue&nbsp;grew&nbsp;6%&nbsp;year-over-year (organic:&nbsp;+3%) to&nbsp;$9.728 billion, missing the consensus of&nbsp;$9.901 billion.
The sales increase was attributed to strong growth in defense and space, commercial aviation, and building solutions.
Adjusted EPS was&nbsp;$2.58 (+8% Y/Y),&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of&nbsp;$2.50</a>.
Sales by Segments: Aerospace Technologies&nbsp;$3.912 billion&nbsp;(+12% Y/Y), Industrial Automation&nbsp;$2.50 billion (-5% Y/Y), Building Automation&nbsp;$1.75 billion (+14% Y/Y) and Energy and&nbsp;Sustainability Solutions&nbsp;$1.56 billion (+1% Y/Y).
Operating margin contracted by 180&nbsp;bps Y/Y to&nbsp;19.1%, and Segment margin remained flat Y/Y at 23.6%&nbsp;in the quarter.
Operating cash flow stood at&nbsp;$2.00 billion and, free cash flow&nbsp;was&nbsp;$1.72 billion. Honeywell held cash and equivalents of about&nbsp;$10.6 billion as of September 30, 2024.
The company deployed&nbsp;$3.1 billion&nbsp;to M&amp;A, dividends, and capital expenditure.
FY24&nbsp;Outlook: The company lowered sales guidance to&nbsp;$38.6 billion &#8211; $38.8 billion&nbsp;(from $39.1 billion &#8211; $39.7 billion prior) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">versus the consensus of&nbsp;$39.20 billion</a>.
Honeywell tightened adjusted EPS&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;to&nbsp;$10.15 &#8211; $10.25 (from&nbsp;$10.05 &#8211; $10.25) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/39958034" rel="noreferrer noopener">versus the estimate of&nbsp;$10.13</a>.
Also, Honeywell revised the&nbsp;outlook for segment margin to&nbsp;23.4% &#8211; 23.5% (from&nbsp;23.3% &#8211; 23.5% prior), with segment margin contraction of 10 bps to flat.
The company now expects an operating cash flow of&nbsp;$6.2 billion &#8211;&nbsp;$6.5 billion&nbsp;and a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">free&nbsp;cash flow of&nbsp;$5.1 billion&nbsp;–&nbsp;$5.4 billion</a>.
Honeywell chairman&nbsp;and CEO&nbsp;Vimal Kapur&nbsp;said,&nbsp;&#8220;Our Accelerator operating system and culture of execution enabled us to grow segment profit&nbsp;by 6% in spite of transitory sales headwinds. We continue to see healthy order rates and sequential growth in our backlog, even excluding the impact of acquisitions closed in the quarter, giving us confidence in our ability to achieve our long-term targets.&#8221;
&#8220;We have made significant progress this year on the simplification and optimization of the Honeywell portfolio with the announcement of our plans to spin off Advanced Materials and exit our PPE business, as well as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/10/41224658/honeywell-seeks-to-simplify-structure-boost-flexibility-with-10b-spin-off-of-advanced-materials-un" rel="noreferrer noopener">the closing of four strategic acquisitions</a>.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NATO#NASDAQ">NATO</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>).
Price Action: HON shares are down 1.98% at $215.99 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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The Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) shares are trading higher premarket on Monday. The company disclosed an order from Emirates SkyCargo for five additional 777 Freighters, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41421640/emirates-skycargo-to-expand-fleet-capacity-with-five-more-boeing-777-freighters" rel="noreferrer noopener">adding to a previous order of five</a>.
Finalized in September, the order increases Emirates&#8217; total Boeing widebody aircraft orders to 249, including 14 of its 777 Freighters.
Emirates SkyCargo plans to nearly double its fleet of 777 Freighters to 21 in the coming years, up from the current 11, as it continues expanding its capacity.
The 777 Freighter, with a range of 9,200 kilometers and a 102-tonne capacity, is the longest-range and highest-capacity twin-engine cargo jet.
It allows operators to connect key markets like the Middle East, U.S., and Europe with more nonstop routes and improved operating efficiency.
HH Sheikh&nbsp;Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, said, &#8220;Demand for Emirates&#8217; air cargo services has been booming. This reflects&nbsp;Dubai&#8217;s growing prominence as a preferred and trusted global logistics hub, and also the success of Emirates SkyCargo&#8217;s bespoke solutions that address the needs of shippers in different industry sectors.&#8221;
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Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said, &#8220;Emirates continues to set the direction for our industry and we deeply appreciate the trust they have placed in the Boeing widebody family to serve as the backbone of their global fleet.&#8221;
Recently, the Boeing union announced a tentative agreement that includes a 35% wage increase over four <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41416584/tentative-deal-announced-to-end-boeing-strike-union-will-vote-wednesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">years and improved retirement benefits</a>.
If approved, the deal will replace a previous contract from 2008 and aims to resolve ongoing financial challenges for Boeing.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) and&nbsp;Gabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCAD#NYSE">GCAD</a>).
Price Action: BA shares are up 3.87% at $161.00 premarket the last check Monday.
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The Israeli military confirmed on Thursday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41385179/hamas-chief-oct-7-mastermind-yahya-sinwar-possibly-dead-idf-conducts-dna-tests-after-gaza-clash">the death of Yahya Sinwar</a>, the top leader of Hamas, with one word: &#8220;Eliminated.&#8221; 
What Happened: Israel Defense Forces killed Sinwar — Israel's most wanted target since the war with Hamas began on Oct. 7 — in a firefight in Gaza.
Sinwar orchestrated an assault that killed about 1,200 people and led to the abduction of over 200 others.
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In a prepared <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/17/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-death-of-yahya-sinwar/">statement</a>, President Joe Biden said the IDF &#8220;relentlessly pursued Hamas's leaders&#8221; with the help of U.S. intelligence.
&#8220;There has rarely been a military campaign like this, with Hamas leaders living and moving through hundreds of miles of tunnels, organized in multiple stories underground, determined to protect themselves with no care for the civilians suffering above ground,&#8221; Biden said. 
&#8220;Today, however, proves once again that no terrorists anywhere in the world can escape justice, no matter how long it takes.&#8221;
Sinwar's body was retrieved after an exchange of fire on Wednesday, according to the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/10/17/world/israel-lebanon-iran-gaza-news?campaign_id=190&amp;emc=edit_ufn_20241017&amp;instance_id=137113&amp;nl=from-the-times&amp;regi_id=136109156&amp;segment_id=180692&amp;user_id=e415429009fa21c5b8b4141c24d72bca">New York Times</a>, citing Israeli authorities. His identity was verified using dental records and fingerprints that matched those on file, Israel Police said. There was no immediate response from Hamas regarding his death.
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Why It Matters: Sinwar's killing marks a significant development in the yearlong conflict. 
So far, the war in Gaza devastated the region and its people. Despite being only 141 square miles, Gaza is home to over 2 million people. 
Gaza's health ministry reports over 41,000 deaths. Per the Associated Press, Gaza's health ministry <a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-gaza-health-ministry-health-death-toll-59470820308b31f1faf73c703400b033">doesn't distinguish between civilians and combatants</a>. About 1.9 million Palestinians have been <a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-anniversary-statistics-e61765035c725b3c8d4840e2bab565cd">displaced</a>.
Sinwar&#8217;s death also presents an &#8220;opportunity&#8221; to proceed with negotiations between Israel and Hamas and end the war, Vice President Kamala Harris said, per <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-17/harris-says-sinwar-s-death-offers-opportunity-to-end-gaza-war?srnd=phx-latest&amp;sref=TBDibEcD&amp;embedded-checkout=true">Bloomberg</a>. 
Both sides remain deadlocked over key issues. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation and promised the Israeli military would secure the release of all hostages. See below for coverage via CNN.
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Defense exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at last check Thursday afternoon, were trending up with the exception of the SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF:
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<li>IShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) rose 1.8% to $154.70.</li>
<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) is up 0.17% to $119.</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) is down 0.29% to $162.77.</li>
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<li>The VanEck Oil Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OIH#NYSE">OIH</a>) was down 0.25% at $286.69.</li>
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Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) shares are trading lower on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the company reported that it delivered over 33 aircraft to customers in September amid the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41236652/boeing-hit-with-737-safety-alert-issues-deliveries-warning-as-strike-continues" rel="noreferrer noopener">disruption to manufacturing operations</a>.
RBC analyst Ken Herbert says that despite the strike, the 27 MAX deliveries in September are viewed as a slight positive.
The analyst anticipates a significant drop in Boeing&#8217;s October deliveries due to the ongoing IAM strike, which began on September 13th, halting production of the 737, 767, and 777 models.
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Initially, investors expected 400-450 MAX aircraft deliveries for the year, but expectations have now likely fallen to around 325, adds the analyst.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Herbert says that investors&#8217; attention is shifting to the MAX production ramp in 2025, with consistent production in the high 30s per month by year-end seen as a positive.
However, the analyst believes that company orders are not a primary concern for investors right now, even as order activity tends to slow during economic easing.
With Boeing&#8217;s substantial backlog, the focus will likely be on resolving the IAM contract and managing liquidity and cash burn amid the ongoing strike, adds the analyst.
The analyst rated the company as Outperform with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">a price target of $220.00</a>.
Today, Boeing suspended negotiations with the machinists&#8217; union after failed talks, deepening financial<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/10/41248839/boeing-stock-faces-strike-turbulence-as-potential-credit-downgrade-looms" rel="noreferrer noopener"> strain amid a month-long strike</a>.
Technical indicators show Boeing stock under significant selling pressure, with risks of further downside.
Investors can gain exposure to HON via&nbsp;Gabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCAD#NYSE">GCAD</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>).
Price Action: BA shares are down 2.7% at $150.48  at the last check Wednesday.
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Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) shares are trading higher on Wednesday. The company expanded its collaboration with QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) to create new AI-enabled <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41247915/honeywell-and-qualcomm-work-to-revolutionize-energy-sector-with-5g-low-power-wireless-and-ai-enabl" rel="noreferrer noopener">solutions for the energy sector</a>.
This partnership aligns with Honeywell&#8217;s focus on three key megatrends, including automation, as it enhances its portfolio to meet evolving industry demands.
Through this partnership, Honeywell plans to integrate Qualcomm&#8217;s connectivity and AI capabilities into its applications, including the Honeywell Field Process Knowledge System (PKS).
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This will enhance connectivity in remote areas of manufacturing facilities, allowing for improved data capture and analytics.
By combining Qualcomm's low-power AI processors with Honeywell&#8217;s advanced sensing technologies, the companies will develop industrial sensors to monitor process, asset, and environmental parameters.
Pramesh Maheshwari, President of Honeywell Process Solutions, said, &#8220;The combination of Qualcomm Technologies&#8217; industry-leading on-device AI processors with Honeywell&#8217;s AI- enabled technology will enable field workers to work smarter, help make assets more efficient and improve the overall performance of the process industry.&#8221;
&#8220;With the introduction of AI-enabled solutions such as Honeywell&#8217;s Field PKS, Multi-Modal Intelligent Agent and sensor technologies, we are advancing what&#8217;s possible for the process industry with mobile field technicians and autonomous operations.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to HON via&nbsp;Gabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCAD#NYSE">GCAD</a>) and Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>).
Price Action: HON shares are up 1.99% at $211.11 at the last check Wednesday.
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United Nations Security Council members convened for an emergency session Wednesday in New York to address Israel, Lebanon, Iran and whether an all-out war in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/middle-east">Middle East is preventable</a>.
What Happened: Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon, in his remarks to the UN Security Council, called Iran&#8217;s missile strike the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil">&#8220;largest&#8221; in Israel&#8217;s history</a>. 
&#8220;The council must understand the situation Israel is forced to live in. We are under attack,&#8221; Danon said, citing how holy sites were targeted. 
Israeli defense systems intercepted most of the 200 missiles Tuesday as they prepped for ground operations, the <a href="https://apnews.com/live/israel-lebanon-ground-operation-updates">Associated Press</a> reported.
&#8220;The world watched silently as Iran funded and directed attacks against us for the past year, arming and training their proxies for decades,&#8221; Danon added. &#8220;Now the world must step up. Iran must pay a heavy price for this attack. Anything less is complicity.&#8221;
As of early Wednesday afternoon, the meeting remained in session. See video below.
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The UN meeting is taking place while Israeli troops&nbsp;battle Hezbollah militants&nbsp;inside Lebanon, making good on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&#8216;s&nbsp;vow to retaliate, per <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-02/israel-vows-retaliation-for-massive-iranian-missile-attack">Bloomberg</a>.
The Israeli army Wednesday suffered at least eight fatalities since the ground operation began, CNN <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-missile-attack-middle-east-10-02-24-intl-hnk#cm1rx3x98000e3b6qp2nmm7pn">reported</a> citing Israel Defense Forces. 
Iran launched the attack against Israel following the recent killing of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41079860/israel-tightens-grip-hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-killed">Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah</a>. 
Since its formation in the early 1980s, Hezbollah — which the U.S. considers a terrorist organization — has received substantial support from Tehran, which views the group as an ally in advancing its influence in the Middle East.
The White House promised consequences for Iran's attack on Israel. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden reiterated at the start of a meeting with officials: &#8220;Make no mistake, the United States is fully, fully supportive of Israel.&#8221;
Market Reaction: Following the missile attacks from Iran on Israel, plus Tuesday&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/10/41139919/private-sector-job-gains-outpace-forecasts-in-september-as-us-adds-143-000-jobs">job and economic data</a>, major stock indices dropped. As of early Tuesday afternoon:
<ul>
<li>The S&amp;P 500 was down slightly by 0.08%. </li>
<li>The Dow Jones was down by 0.02%. </li>
<li>The Nasdaq was up by 0.09%. </li>
</ul>
At last check, ETFs that track the indexes were up:
<ul>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was down 0.01% at $568.56 Tuesday.</li>
<li>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was down slightly at $421.23.</li>
<li>The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks the Nasdaq 100, is up 0.22% to $482.33.</li>
</ul>
&#8220;Financial markets have reacted as one would expect to the heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with a bout of risk aversion sweeping through asset classes in the past 24 hours,&#8221; said Matthew Ryan, head of market strategy and global financial services at Ebury.
Equity markets are trading lower and, in currencies, the safe-havens have outperformed most of their peers, he adds. This includes the U.S. dollar, which remains buoyed following some hawkish <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20240930a.htm">comments</a> from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday.
The conflict is also causing broader concerns for inflation and central bank policy. Higher oil prices could undermine the U.S. Federal Reserve&#8217;s efforts to control inflation, potentially delaying future interest rate cuts, per <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/stock-markets-slump-oil-jumps-as-iran-attack-sparks-fear-of-all-out-war-in-mideast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Times of Israel</a>.
What To Look For: Ryan says investors are &#8220;rightly fearful&#8221; that Israel&#8217;s retaliation could disrupt oil supplies. After all, Iran is the seventh-largest oil producer in the world. 
The price of gold and oil both spiked higher after the attack. The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) was trading slightly higher on the day at $72.13 at last check while the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) is down 0.11% to $245.33 Wednesday. 
&#8220;The wider implication for markets is the rising possibility of a sharp move higher in global oil futures, and another period of elevated energy prices and consumer inflation,&#8221; Ryan says.
The ramifications will not be &#8220;anywhere near as severe&#8221; as those that followed Russia&#8217;s invasion of Ukraine, Ryan adds. &#8220;So far, at least, the moves in markets have been relatively contained.&#8221;
Defense ETFs, as of Wednesday afternoon, were trending up:
<ul>
<li>IShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) rose 0.37% to $151.91.</li>
<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) is up 0.15% to $116.10. </li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) is up 0.67% to $159.98. </li>
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The Biden administration&#8217;s decision to enhance Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities has U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/russia-ukraine-war">intelligence agencies on high alert.</a> 
What Happened: President Joe Biden &#8220;decided to provide Ukraine with the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) long-range munition,&#8221; according to a White House <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/26/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-u-s-support-for-ukraine/">statement </a>on Thursday. 
But the New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/26/us/politics/us-ukraine-strikes.html?nl=the-morning&amp;regi_id=136109156&amp;segment_id=178988">reports</a> U.S. intelligence agencies are assessing the risks of such a scenario.
Western allies face the potential threat of Russian-led attacks if those long-range missiles are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ukraine">aimed at certain targets</a> deep inside Russia.
The discussions were at the center of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy&#8216;s visit to the U.S. this past week in which he met with Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
A meeting between Zelenskyy and ex-President Donald Trump is reportedly taking place on Friday in New York.
Ukraine Winter: The Russia-Ukraine war began on Feb. 24, 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion.
Since then, Russia has bombarded critical power infrastructure across Ukraine — the latest attack being on Thursday, per Reuters. Such tactics, considered war crimes, leave Ukraine&#8217;s citizens vulnerable heading into the winter months. 
&#8220;Due to ongoing attacks on civil infrastructure, front-line movements, mass displacements and disruptions of access to essential health-care services, the war's impacts, compounded by winter, can increase the risk of excess cold-related morbidity and mortality,&#8221; according to a Thursday <a href="https://www.who.int/europe/publications/i/item/WHO-EURO-2024-2946-42704-59552">report</a> from the World Health Organization.
Germany agreed to provide a $78 million winter aid package to help Ukraine maintain heat and electricity.
Federal Development Minister Svenja Schulze <a href="https://defence-industry.eu/germany-supports-ukraine-with-arms-and-winter-package/">said</a> Germany&#8217;s support aligns with national interests, as Ukraine&#8217;s defense also protects European security.
"We are supporting Ukraine in its efforts to rebuild a decentralised power supply infrastructure, as Russia will then not be able to destroy it so easily," he added.
Russia&#8217;s invasion affected oil and gas pipeline relations with Germany and Ukraine starting in 2022. This resulted in major <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28447445/vladimir-putin-is-waging-war-not-just-against-ukraine-but-against-the-west-expert-warns-as-germany-i">disruptions and geopolitical shifts</a>.
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Why It Matters: In the U.S., Democrats and Republicans are at odds over whether to provide aid at all to Zelenskyy. 
Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, met with Zelenskyy and criticized those suggesting Ukraine should cede territory for peace. Her comments were seen as a veiled jab at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/21/01/19152983/donald-trump-is-the-first-us-president-to-be-impeached-twice">twice-impeached former President</a> Trump, who often <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-zelenskyy-ukraine-russia-6e02fc7575a14d9abb64a326ffd0a4a3">derides</a> efforts to help Ukraine.
At a North Carolina event Wednesday, Trump said Ukraine was &#8220;demolished&#8221; and should have conceded to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-ukraine-putin-zelenskyy-0f4d539aa73a943474d779716e5fe42a">Associated Press</a> reported. 
The comments come just weeks after a debate with Harris, in which the 2024 Republican nominee refused to say whether he wanted Ukraine <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40998738/trump-says-ukrainian-president-backs-kamala-harris-for-white-house-zelenskyy-is-the-greatest-salesma">to win the war</a>. 
Price Action: Defense contractors saw gains and losses on Friday.
<ul>
<li>General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) is up 0.34% to $301.55</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) rose 034% to $526.08</li>
<li>TransDigm Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) declined 0.069% to $1,400.08</li>
</ul>
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that hold defense stocks trended up:
<ul>
<li>IShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) rose 0.52%</li>
<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) is up 0.29%</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) is up 0.82%</li>
</ul>
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Ukraine Missile Use Worries US Intelligence About Potential Russia Retaliation, Germany Pledges Winter Aid

A significant Ukrainian drone assault on Russia caused an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40888451/russia-to-expand-army-for-third-time-since-war-with-ukraine-began-defense-stocks-rtx-northrop-grumma">earthquake-sized eruption</a> at a major arsenal in the Tver region on Wednesday, forcing citizens in the city of Toropets to evacuate, according to reports from war bloggers and some media.
Unverified video and images on social media showed a huge ball of flame rising into the night sky and numerous explosion detonations tearing across a lake about 240 miles west of Moscow, Reuters reported.
NASA satellites registered intense heat sources coming from an area of about five square miles at the site in the early hours. Earthquake monitoring stations picked up the attack as a small earthquake&nbsp;in the area.
&#8220;The enemy hit an ammunition depot in the area of Toropets,&#8221; said Yuri Podolyaka, a Ukrainian-born, pro-Russian military blogger. &#8220;Everything that can burn is already burning there (and exploding).&#8221;
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking in his nightly video address, praised the attack without mentioning the target.
&#8220;A very important result was achieved last night on Russian territory and such actions weaken the enemy,&#8221; Zelenskyy said. &#8220;I thank everyone involved. Such precision is truly inspiring.&#8221;
A source in Ukraine&#8217;s SBU state security service told Reuters earlier that the drone attack had destroyed&nbsp;a warehouse storing missiles, guided bombs and artillery ammunition.
Igor Rudenya, governor of the Tver region, said Ukrainian drones had been shot down, a fire had broken out and some residents were being evacuated. He did not say what was burning, Reuters reported.
The size of the main blast shown in the unverified social media video was consistent with 200 to 240 tons of high explosives detonating, said George William Herbert of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey in California.
Some war bloggers asked how drones could trigger such large blasts at what was thought to be a highly fortified facility.
Price Action: Defense contractors saw gains and losses by the end of Wednesday&#8217;s trading day.
<ul>
<li>General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) slipped 0.44% to $302.52</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) rose 0.2% to $521.77</li>
<li>TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) declined 0.12% to $1,273.80</li>
</ul>
Exchange-traded funds that hold defense stocks trended up and down.
<ul>
<li>IShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) rose 0.06%</li>
<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) fell 0.13%</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) declined 0.01%</li>
</ul>
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Ukrainian Drone Attack Causes Earth-Rattling Blast In Russia's Tver Region

The Boeing Company&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) credit rating may be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40763846/boeing-and-iam-union-strike-deal-potentially-averting-major-strike">lowered to junk </a>as a strike stands to cripple production and cash flow.
Aircraft assembly workers walked off the job early Friday morning after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40853982/boeings-stock-falls-as-33-000-aircraft-assembly-workers-strike">rejecting a contract</a> offer presented by Boeing and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) that would have boosted wages by 25% over four years.&nbsp;
The striking machinists produce the 737 Max, Boeing's top-selling airliner, the 777 jet and the 767 cargo plane. The walkout likely will not stop production of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are built by nonunion workers in South Carolina, the Associated Press <a href="https://apnews.com/article/boeing-strike-machinists-contract-9f61a7d48675d1c3517233d40d4ec2b1">reported</a>.
Jefferies aerospace analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu estimated a 30-day strike could cost Boeing $1.5 billion.
Moody&#8217;s Investment Ratings on Friday said it will look at how a prolonged strike may impact Boeing&#8217;s ability to raise cash and make the 737 and 787 models.
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&#8220;In our review, we will assess the strike&#8217;s duration and impact on cash flow and the potential equity capital raising Boeing may undertake to bolster its liquidity,&#8221; Moody&#8217;s said.
&#8220;We will also assess the extent to which the strike and ongoing challenges in increasing production of the 737 and 787 aircraft models affect the timing of growth in production rates and the pace and scale of improvements in Boeing&#8217;s operating cash flow.&#8221;
Moody&#8217;s said it will also consider the costs for Boeing to complete the fixed price contracts in the defense business, which will continue to be a drain on earnings and operating cash flow.
Moody&#8217;s rating on Boeing's unsecured debt has stood at Baa3 since April, the lowest rating for the stock to be considered investment grade. 
A downgrade to Boeing&#8217;s credit rating would put it in non-investment grade, or &#8220;junk,&#8221; territory.
Moody&#8217;s noted that Boeing&#8217;s annual free cash flow will fall short of $4 billion in debt coming due in 2025 and the $8 billion due in 2026.
&#8220;The path to restoring compliance, higher quality and strong cash flow in its commercial aircraft assembly operations remains fraught with execution risk,&#8221; Moody&#8217;s said.
Moody&#8217;s pointed out that the IAM members&#8217; 57-day strike in 2008 cost Boeing around $1.5 billion per month, at a time when 737 production was at its then-normal production rate of about 34 per month.
Price Action: Shares of Boeing were down 3.4% to $157.23 at the time of publication Friday.
Exchange-traded funds that hold the stock trended upward on Friday.
<ul>
<li>IShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) rose 0.89%.</li>
<li>Gabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCAD#NYSE">GCAD</a>) picked up 1.07%.</li>
<li>Direxion Daily Aerospace &amp; Defense Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFEN#NYSE">DFEN</a>) gained 1.72%.</li>
<li>First Trust Indxx Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MISL#NYSE">MISL</a>) grew 0.84%.</li>
<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) went up 0.46%.</li>
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트럼프 행정부는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/44053592/white-house-meeting-turns-tense-as-trump-warns-zelenskyy-youre-gambling-with-world-war-iii">금요일 백악관 오벌 오피스에서</a> 도널드 트럼프 대통령과 우크라이나의 블라디미르 젤렌스키 대통령 간의 격렬한 대화 이후 우크라이나에 대한 모든 군사 지원 물자의 선적을 중단할 수 있다.
상세 내용: 워싱턴 포스트의 보도에 따르면, 한 고위 행정부 관계자는 이 결정이 우크라이나에 대한 수십억 달러 규모의 레이더, 차량, 탄약 및 미사일을 포함한 장비의 선적을 중단하게 될 것이라고 밝혔다.
이 최신 사태는 트럼프 대통령, 부통령 JD 밴스 그리고 젤렌스키가 원래는 미국-우크라이나의 중요한 광물 공급 계약을 최종 확정하고 외교 문제를 논의하기 위해 만난 긴장된 회의에 이어 발생했다.
다음 읽기:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/02/43977811/mortgage-rates-drop-to-lowest-levels-since-december-but-housing-market-remains-largely-stuck"> 모기지 금리가 12월 이후 최저 수준으로 하락했지만 주택 시장은 여전히 &#8216;대체로 정체&#8217; 상태 </a>
이 상황은 밴스가 젤렌스키에게 무례하다고 비난하면서 급속도로 악화되었다. CNBC 보도에 따르면, 트럼프는 목소리를 높이며 젤렌스키에게 &#8220;세계 3차 대전을 걸고 있는 것&#8221;이라고 경고했다.
이러한 대치는 세계 지도자들이 러시아-우크라이나 전쟁을 보는 시각의 분열을 드러낸다. 트럼프와 밴스는 대안적 외교적 해결책을 옹호하는 반면, 젤렌스키는 러시아군에 대항하기 위한 지속적인 지원을 촉구하고 있다.
여러 유럽 관료들은 이번 긴장된 백악관 회의 이후 젤렌스키를 지지하고 금요일 기자 회견을 취소했다.
폴란드, 스페인 및 리투니아의 지도자들은 소셜 미디어에 우크라이나에 대한 연대 메시지를 게시했다.
폴란드 총리 도날드 투스크는 X에 &#8220;젤렌스키에게, 우크라이나 친구들에게, 당신들은 혼자가 아니다&#8221;라고 썼다.
프리드리히 멀츠는 독일이 &#8220;좋은 시기와 힘든 시기에 우크라이나와 함께 한다. 이 끔찍한 전쟁에서 가해자와 희생자를 절대 혼동해서는 안 된다&#8221;고 말했다.
주목해야 할 주식들: RTX 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)과 록히드 마틴(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)과 같은 주요 방산업체들의 주가가 이 사태가 전개됨에 따라 반응을 보일 수 있으므로 주시해야 한다.
또한 투자자들은 iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#NYSE">ITA</a>)와 Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>)를 포함한 ETF를 통해 방산 부문의 전반적인 동향을 모니터링할 수 있다.
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허니웰 인터내셔널(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) 주식이 수요일 3% 이상 상승했다. 이는 회사가 퀄컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)과의 협력을 확대하여 새로운 인공지능(AI) 기반 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41247915/honeywell-and-qualcomm-work-to-revolutionize-energy-sector-with-5g-low-power-wireless-and-ai-enabl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">에너지 부문 솔루션</a>을 개발하기로 한 발표 때문이다.
이 파트너십은 진화하는 업계 요구 사항을 충족하기 위해 포트폴리오를 강화하면서 자동화를 포함한 세 가지 주요 메가트렌드에 대한 허니웰의 초점과 일치한다.
허니웰은 이번 파트너십을 통해 퀄컴의 연결성 및 AI 기능을 허니웰 현장 프로세스 지식 시스템(PKS)을 포함한 자사 애플리케이션에 통합할 계획이다.
또한 읽어보세요: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/10/41224658/honeywell-seeks-to-simplify-structure-boost-flexibility-with-10b-spin-off-of-advanced-materials-un" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">허니웰, 구조 단순화 및 유연성 증대를 위해 100억 달러 규모의 고급 소재 부문 분사 추진</a>
이로 인해 제조 시설의 원격 지역에서도 연결성이 향상되어 데이터 캡처 및 분석이 개선된다.
퀄컴의 저전력 AI 프로세서와 허니웰의 고급 센싱 기술을 결합함으로써 두 회사는 공정, 자산 및 환경 매개변수를 모니터링할 수 있는 산업 센서를 개발할 것이다.
허니웰 프로세스 솔루션(Honeywell Process Solutions)의 프라메시 마헤스와리(Pramesh Maheshwari) 사장은 &#8220;퀄컴 테크놀로지스의 업계 최고의 온디바이스 AI 프로세서와 허니웰의 AI 기반 기술의 결합은 현장 근로자들이 더 스마트하게 작업할 수 있도록 지원하고, 자산의 효율성을 높이며, 공정 산업의 전반적인 성능을 향상시킬 것이다&#8221;라고 말했다.
&#8220;허니웰의 필드(Field) PKS, 멀티모달 인텔리전트 에이전트(Multi-Modal Intelligent Agent) 및 센서 기술과 같은 AI 지원 솔루션을 도입함으로써 우리는 모바일 현장 기술자 및 자율 운영을 통해 프로세스 산업에서 가능한 것을 발전시키고 있다.&#8221;
투자자들은 Gabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCAD#NYSE">GCAD</a>) 및 Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>)를 통해 허니웰에 대한 노출을 얻을 수 있다.
가격 움직임: 허니웰의 주식은 수요일 3.24% 상승한 211.11달러에 마감했다.
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보잉(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) 주식은 수요일 3% 이상 하락했다. 화요일 이 회사는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41236652/boeing-hit-with-737-safety-alert-issues-deliveries-warning-as-strike-continues" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">제조 운영이 중단</a>되는 가운데 9월에 33대 이상의 항공기를 고객에게 인도했다고 보고했다.
RBC의 애널리스트 켄 허버트(Ken Herbert)는 파업에도 불구하고 9월에 인도된 27대의 맥스(MAX) 항공기는 약간 긍정적으로 평가된다고 언급했다.
이 애널리스트는 10월의 보잉 항공기 인도가 국제기계공 및 항공노동자협회(IAM) 파업으로 인해 크게 감소할 것으로 예상하고 있으며, 이 파업은 9월 13일에 시작되어 737, 767 및 777 모델의 생산을 중단시켰다.
처음에 투자자들은 올해 400-450대의 맥스 항공기 인도를 예상했지만, 현재는 약 325대로 하락했을 가능성이 높다고 이 애널리스트가 덧붙였다.
허버트는 투자자들의 관심이 2025년 맥스 생산 증가로 이동하고 있으며, 연말까지 매달 30대 후반의 지속적인 생산이 긍정적으로 평가된다고 말했다.
그러나 이 애널리스트는 회사 주문이 현재 투자자들에게 주요 관심사가 아니라고 생각하고 있으며, 경제 완화 기간 동안 주문 활동이 느려지는 경향이 있다고 언급했다.
보잉의 상당한 백로그(backlog)를 고려할 때, 초점은 IAM 계약 해결과 진행 중인 파업 속에서의 유동성 및 현금 소모 관리에 있을 것이다.
이 애널리스트는 이 회사를 아웃퍼폼(Outperform)으로 평가하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BA/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">목표 주가를 $220.00</a>로 설정했다.
오늘 보잉은 기계공 노조와의 협상 중단을 발표했으며, 이는 실패한 회담으로 인해 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/10/41248839/boeing-stock-faces-strike-turbulence-as-potential-credit-downgrade-looms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">한 달 간의 파업 중</a> 재정적 압박을 심화시켰다.
기술적 지표들은 보잉 주식이 상당한 매도 압박을 받고 있으며, 추가 하락의 위험이 있음을 보여준다.
투자자들은 이 주식 대한 노출을 얻기 위해 Gabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCAD#NYSE">GCAD</a>)와 Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>)를 이용할 수 있다.
주가 움직임: 보잉 주식은 수요일 3.41% 하락한 $150.48에 마감되었다.
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지정학적 긴장이 고조되면서 정부의 무기 주문이 증가해 향후 3년 동안 글로벌 항공우주 및 방산 기업들의 현금 흐름이 급증할 것으로 예상된다.
무슨 일이 (What Happened): 버티컬 리서치 파트너스(Vertical Research Partners)는 전 세계 상위 15개 방산업체가 2026년에 520억 달러의 잉여 현금 흐름을 창출할 것으로 예상했는데, 이는 2021년 말 총 현금 흐름의 거의 두 배에 달하는 수치라고 파이낸셜 타임스(Financial Times)가 월요일 <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/5e368d70-b6e2-4433-a747-cdcfab061f27" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보도</a>했다.
보잉(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)을 제외한 미국의 주요 방산업체 5곳은 2026년 말까지 260억 달러의 현금 흐름을 창출할 것으로 예상된다. 이는 2021년 금액의 두 배 이상이다. 유럽에서는 BAE 시스템스, 라인메탈(Rheinmetall), 사브(Saab)와 같은 거대 방산업체들의 합산 현금 흐름이 40% 이상 증가할 것으로 예상된다.
이 산업의 성장은 러시아의 우크라이나 침공과 중동 및 아시아의 긴장 고조에 대응하여 정부들이 예산을 강화함에 따라 군비 지출이 급격히 증가하는 것과 관련이 있다. 미국은 록히드 마틴(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), RTX(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), 노스롭 그루먼(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), 보잉, 제너럴 다이내믹스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) 및 그들의 공급업체들을 포함한 5대 방산 그룹의 무기 생산에 거의 130억 달러를 할당했다. 영국 국방부는 지난 3년 동안 우크라이나에 군사 지원을 위해 76억 파운드(100억 3천만 달러)를 약속했다.
추가 정보: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40544194/robert-kiyosaki-kamala-harris-is-avocado-toast-her-lying-immoral-unethical-days-coming-to-an-end?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">로버트 기요사키: &#8216;카멀라 해리스는 아보카도 토스트, 그녀의 거짓말, 비도덕적, 비윤리적 날들이 끝나가고 있다&#8217;</a>
이러한 정부 지출의 급증으로 인해 이미 주문량이 거의 기록적인 최고치에 이르렀다. 이 업계에서는 현재 자사주 매입, 배당금, 인수 등 잠재적인 옵션을 통해 증가하는 현금 흐름을 활용하는 방법에 대해 논의하고 있다.
왜 중요한가요 (Why It Matters): 이 업계의 최근 발전에는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/04/38335201/pentagons-defense-innovation-unit-to-boost-startups-with-increased-funding-and-support" target="_blank" rel="noopener">자금과 지원을 늘려 스타트업을 육성</a>하려는 미 국방부의 국방혁신부(Defense Innovation Unit)의 계획, 록히드 마틴의 육군 계약을 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/12/36042512/lockheed-martin-doubles-down-on-army-contracts-as-nvidia-microsoft-intel-aid-defense-digitizatio" target="_blank" rel="noopener">두 배로 늘리고</a>, 제너럴 다이내믹스의 미국 국방부로부터 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40181006/boost-for-us-defense-industry-general-dynamics-unit-wins-1-3b-contract-modification" target="_blank" rel="noopener">13억 달러 규모 계약 수정</a>이 포함된다.
그러나 보잉이 유죄를 인정한 후 미국 국방부와 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/07/39690807/how-boeings-guilty-plea-could-impact-us-defense-contracts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">협상하는 것</a>은 향후 계약 확보 능력에 잠재적으로 영향을 미칠 수 있다.
가격 움직임: 월요일 Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>)는 0.42% 하락, SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>)는 0.54% 하락했다.
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록히드 마틴 등 방산 기업들, 지정학적 긴장 고조에 $520억의 기록적인 현금 흐름 달성: 보도

방산업체인 RTX 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)은 미국이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38632421/chinas-growing-missile-arsenal-is-putting-us-officials-on-edge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">중국에 대해 우위</a>를 점할 수 있는 공대공 미사일을 개발했다.
AIM-174B는 미국 미사일 중 가장 긴 사거리를 갖고 있으며 레이시온(Raytheon) SM-6 대공 미사일의 추가 개발품으로 최대 250마일 떨어진 목표물에 도달할 수 있다고 로이터가 보도했다.
이 새로운 미사일은 RTX가 제작한 AIM-120 AMRAAM 미사일의 타격 거리를 157마일 초과하므로 중국의 PL-15 미사일보다 더 먼 거리를 확보할 수 있으며 미국 제트기가 보호하는 항공모함에 더 가까이 머물 수 있게 해준다.
자세히 보기:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/07/39733693/raytheon-awarded-1-2b-patriot-contract-for-germany-as-ukraine-asks-for-support"> 레이시온은 우크라이나가 지원을 요청함에 따라 독일과 12억 달러 규모의 패트리어트 계약을 체결</a>
미국이 인도태평양 지역에 배치해 지난 7월 공식 인정한 AIM-174B는 신규 생산라인이 필요 없고 미국 동맹국인 호주의 항공기와 호환된다.
타이페이 소재 싱크탱크 전략예측협회(Association of Strategic Foresight)의 치에 청(Chieh Chung) 연구원은 &#8220;미국은 항공모함 그룹과 같은 중요한 자산의 안전을 보장하고 PLA 목표물에 대한 장거리 공격을 개시할 수 있다&#8221;라고 로이터에 말했다.
PLA는 중국 인민해방군의 약자이다.
거의 3주 전, RTX는 분석가의 예상을 뛰어넘는 2분기 실적 결과를 발표했다.
이 회사는 3개월 동안 197억 9,100만 달러의 매출을 기록하여 분석가 합의 192억 8,000만 달러를 초과했다. 조정 EPS는 9% 증가한 1.41달러로 컨센서스인 1.30달러를 넘어섰다.
주가 움직임: 수요일 애프터마켓에서 RTX는 0.16% 상승한 117.84달러에 거래되었다.
<ul>
<li>IShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>)는 0.33% 상승했다.</li>
<li>Direxion Daily Aerospace &amp; Defense Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFEN#NYSE">DFEN</a>)은 0.69% 상승했다.</li>
<li>First Trust Indxx Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MISL#NYSE">MISL</a>)는 0.47% 상승했다.</li>
<li>Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>)는 1.17% 상승했다.</li>
<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>)는 0.49% 상승했다.</li>
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지금 읽기:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38522456/russian-defense-systems-intercept-six-us-made-missiles-launched-by-ukraine">러시아 국방 시스템, 우크라이나가 발사한 미국산 미사일 6발을 요격</a></li>
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RTX, 남중국해에서 미국에 이점을 줄 수 있는 최장거리 공대공 미사일 개발

미국이 수요일 오전 B-1B 폭격기를 한반도 상공으로 비행했다. 남북한 지역의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39107666/after-sending-balloons-filled-with-manure-kim-jong-uns-north-korea-fires-18-missiles-in-warning-to-s">긴장</a>이 더욱 고조되는 가운데 방산업체와 상장지수펀드(ETF)에 어떤 영향을 미칠까요?
사건의 전말 (What Happened): AP통신에 <a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-us-bomber-jdam-aa288f398e1387abe3d7eea82e2b2c2d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">따르면</a> 한국군이 이번 폭격 훈련을 발표했다.
이번 훈련에서 일명 &#8216;죽음의 백조&#8217;로 불리는 B-1B 폭격기는 한국 전투기들의 호위를 받으며 합동직접공격탄(JDAM)을 투하했다.
중요성의 근거 (Why it Matters): B-1B 폭격기와 JDAM은 모두 보잉(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)에서 <a href="https://www.boeing.com/defense/b-1b-lancer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">제조</a>되었다.
다른 미국 무기 제조사들도 한국군에 적극적으로 무기를 공급하고 있다. 이전 레이시온(Raytheon)이었던 Rtx(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)는 항공우주 <a href="https://raytheon.mediaroom.com/2024-02-13-RTXs-Pratt-Whitney-receives-a-355-million-F100-engine-sustainment-contract-for-South-Koreas-F-15s,-F-16s">엔진</a>과 <a href="https://www.rtx.com/news/news-center/2023/05/15/raytheon-technologies-upgrading-korea-aerospace-industries-fa-50-aircraft-with-p">레이더</a> 기술을 한국에 공급한다. 노스롭 그루먼(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)은 한국에 지뢰 탐지 레이더 <a href="https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grumman-awarded-mine-detection-contract-for-the-republic-of-korea">기술</a>을 공급하고 있다.
미국은 최근 우크라이나, 이스라엘, 대만에서의 군사 작전에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/02/37111669/95b-ukraine-aid-bill-republicans-challenge-historical-views-on-foreign-policy-us-role-as-worlds-" target="_blank" rel="noopener">수십억 달러를 지출</a>했다. 한반도의 고조는 미국 국회의원들의 관심을 끌 수도 있다.
iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>), iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense Index ETF(TSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xad" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for XAD">XAD</a>), Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) 등을 포함하여 위에서 언급한 방산업체에 큰 비중을 두는 테마 ETF가 많이 있다.
가격 움직임:
<ul>
<li>보잉은 0.65% 상승한 189.85달러에 마감했다.</li>
<li>RTX는 0.50% 상승한 108.44달러에 마쳤다.</li>
<li>노스롭 그먼은 1.30% 하락한 442.37달러에 마감했다.</li>
</ul>
이미지: 군사 재료에서 제공받은 B-1B 란서 (Pixabay)

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미국, 한반도 상공에서 B-1B 폭격기 비행: 방산업체와 관련 ETF에 미치는 영향은?

보잉(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)은 737 맥스(MAX)의 생산을 늘리기 위한 지속적인 노력으로 인해 4월 상업용 항공기 배송이 감소했다고 보고했다.
<a href="https://www.boeing.com/commercial#orders-deliveries" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">4월에</a> 이 회사는 24대의 상업용 비행기를 인도했는데, 이는 작년 26대에서 줄어든 것이다.
로이터 통신의 보도에 따르면 이 회사는 또한 4월에 33건의 취소에 직면했는데, 이는 주로 캐나다 저가 항공사인 링스 항공(Lynx Air)의 운영 중단으로 인해 취소되었으며, 그 중 29건이 취소되었다.
보잉은 1월 공중 사고 이후 규제 당국의 조사가 강화된 후 제조 품질을 향상하기 위해 MAX 단일 통로 제트기 생산량을 줄였다.
월스트리트는 고객에게 제트기를 인도할 때 비행기 제조업체의 매출 창출에 큰 영향을 미치기 때문에 항공기 배송을 면밀히 모니터링한다.
취소에도 불구하고, 보잉은 4월에 7대의 총 신규 주문을 기록했으며, 이로써 올해의 총 <a href="https://www.boeing.com/commercial#orders-deliveries" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">138대의 총 주문</a>이 집계됐다.
취소 및 전환을 고려하면 조정된 순 주문량은 127대이다. 보잉의 주문 잔고는 4월 30일 현재 5,646개로 감소했다.
이와 대조적으로 에어버스(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EADSY#OTC">EADSY</a>)는 4월에 61대의 항공기를 인도하는 등 인도량이 증가했다고 <a href="https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/commercial-aircraft/market/orders-and-deliveries" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">보고</a>했는데, 이는 지난해 같은 기간보다 13% 증가한 수치이다.
지난달 보잉은 1분기 매출이 전년 동기 대비 8% 감소한 165억6900만 달러를 기록해 시장 예상치인 162억2700만 달러를 넘어섰다고 보고했다. 조정된 주당 손실은 2023년 같은 분기의 1.27달러에서 1.13달러로 감소하여 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38404308/boeings-737-saga-dents-q1-bottomline-ceo-emphasizes-improving-quality-safety" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">컨센서스 추정 손실치</a> 1.76달러를 상회했다.
보잉 주식은 지난 12개월 동안 10% 이상의 하락했다. 투자자들은 IShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>)와 Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>)를 통해 이 주식에 노출될 수 있다.
주가 움직임: BA 주식의 가격은 화요일 1.3% 상승한 180.76달러에 거래되었다.
면책조항: 이 콘텐츠는 AI 도구의 도움을 받아 일부분이 제작되었으며 Benzinga 편집자들에 의해 검토 및 발행되었습니다.
다음 글: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38652488/faa-opens-new-investigation-into-boeing-787-did-employees-falsify-aircraft-records" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FAA, 보잉 787에 대한 새로운 조사 시작</a>
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보잉의 상업용 비행기 납품은 제조 조정으로 인해 4월에 감소

스티펠(Stifel)의 애널리스트 버트 W. 수빈(Bert W. Subin)은 보잉(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) 주식의 목표 주가를 270달러에서 260달러로 낮추었으며 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BA/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">매수 등급을 유지했다</a>.
이 목표 주가의 하향 조정은 이 회사가 인도 물량이 감소를 발표한 후에 나타났다.
어제, 보잉은 이번 분기에 상업용 항공기 83대를 인도했다고 발표했는데, 이는 작년 같은 기간의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38166995/boeings-first-quarter-delivery-drama-commercial-aircraft-numbers-drop-amid-industry-turbulence" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">130</a>편 대비 크게 감소한 수치이다.
수빈은 보잉이 3월에 MAX 24대와 787 5대의 총 29대의 항공기를 공급했으며, 3월의 29대의 공급은 이번달의 부담이 많았다는 것을 의미한다. 이번 달은 2024년에 있는 모든 일들을 고려해도 그렇게 놀랍지 않다.
중국과 인도로의 출하 물량 역시 강했으며, 그 결과로 이달에는 12대의 항공기를 공급했으고 이것은 재고 감소에 대한 결과를 나타낸다고 이 분석가는 설명했다.
그럼에도 불구하고 이 분석가는 회사가 월 최대 5대를 생산하고 있으며 여전히 재고가 40대 이상 남아 있기 때문에 일년 내내 개선이 있을 것으로 예상한다.
또한, 이 분석가는 98대의 맥스 주문, 777대에 대한 29대의 주문 및 787대에 대한 4대의 주문이 주목할 만한 점이라고 말했다.
총체적으로, 수빈은 보잉이 글로벌 서비스(BGS)의 강도와 방위, 우주 및 보안(BDS)의 개선을 통해 2025년 이후에 자금 유동성의 성장을 돕는 구체적인 잉여현금흐름(FCF)의 증가를 일으킬 수 있도록 하는 빌드 비율 개선의 궤도에 들어섰다고 말했다.
이 분석가는 FY24에는 주당 손익이 (1.13)달러, FY25에는 5.85달러가 될 것으로 예상하고 있다.
<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>에 따르면 지난 1년 동안 BA 주식은 17% 이상 하락했다. 이 주식에 대한 노출을 얻기 위해서는IShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>)와 Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>)를 통해 투자를 해야 한다.
주가 움직임: 수요일 BA 주식은 1.96% 빠진 174.63달러에 마감했다.

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