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NASA to Taxpayers: The Boeing/Lockheed Space Launch System Is "Unaffordable"
No doubt about it: NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) is an impressive sight.
Standing 322 feet tall, the Boeing (NYSE: BA)-built SLS stretches twice the length of the space shuttle and is taller than
Why Air Transport Services Stock Is Gaining Altitude Today
Earlier today, a Wall Street analyst said Air Transport Services Group (NASDAQ: ATSG) was "misunderstood," and declared that the cargo operator is a good backdoor way to invest in e-commerce
Caterpillar Receives a Boost From an Unexpected Source
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) and its Japanese rival Komatsu are the two leading players in the global construction and mining machinery markets. Therefore, what one of them says about its end markets
1 Cathie Wood Dividend Stock You Can Buy Now and Hold Forever
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights why he thinks Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) will make an excellent addition to investor portfolios.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept
Here's What Boeing's Big News Means for Investors
There's no point in sugarcoating matters. It's been a disappointing year so far for Boeing (NYSE: BA), and the fact that the stock is still up 11% in 2023 is more a marker of how low investor
Why Is Poland Buying $12 Billion-Worth of Boeing Helicopters?
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, European countries have been beefing up their militaries as they worry about who might be next -- and no country seems more worried about Russia than
Why Boeing Stock Was Down Today
Boeing (NYSE: BA) has discovered a new issue with its 737 MAX jet that could threaten the company's delivery targets. Investors are disappointed to see yet another setback, sending Boeing shares
Here Are the 2 Stocks Overshadowing Nvidia's Big News
Investors interested in artificial intelligence got the news they wanted, as Nvidia continued to show dominating performance in the tech sector. Yet even though major benchmarks initially jumped
Why AerSale Stock Is Up Big This Week
AerSale (NASDAQ: ASLE) completed a major milestone toward commercializing a highly anticipated product, and its stock took flight as a result. Shares of AerSale had gained 10% for the week as of
Why Spirit AeroSystems Stock Is Down Big Today
Boeing has a fresh 737 MAX concern, and it appears one of the company's suppliers is to blame. Shares of Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) fell more than 14% on Thursday after Boeing revealed the
1 Big Warning Sign in Boeing's 737 MAX Order Book
On the surface, Boeing (NYSE: BA) is finally on the mend after several years of turmoil caused by the 737 MAX grounding, COVID-19 pandemic, and 787 manufacturing flaws. Air travel demand is booming
NASA Picks 11 Winners for Moon and Space Projects
NASA is going back to the moon!
Sometime in 2025 (or perhaps 2026), NASA plans to launch its third Space Launch System (built by Boeing (NYSE: BA), Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), L3Harris, Northrop
Better Buy: Freeport-McMoRan vs. Caterpillar
These two companies are known for having cyclical earnings and two stocks that have both had excellent years and trounced the S&P 500 index. But between copper miner Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) and
Boeing predicts wear and tear in the air
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Why Boeing's Stock Remains a Buy Despite Mixed Results
Boeing's (NYSE: BA) recent results highlighted the case for the stock but perhaps not in the way many investors might think. In truth, they were mixed. However, Boeing's management has
Caterpillar's Latest Quarter Reinforces Its Position Among My List of Top Stocks to Buy
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates Caterpillar's (NYSE: CAT) latest financial results and explains why it remains one of his top stocks.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices
Lockheed Martin to Build World's Most Powerful Laser Cannon
For more than a decade, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has been building laser guns for the U.S. military.
Lockheed has put gigantic lasers on airborne Boeing 747s. Experimented with lasers on
Why Air Transport Services Stock Is Flying Higher Today
Cargo and charter specialist Air Transport Services Group (NASDAQ: ATSG) reported a stronger-than-expected quarter and raised its full-year guidance. Investors are reacting by sending the stock
Why Spirit AeroSystems Stock Fell This Week
Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) reported disappointing second-quarter results and provided little reason for investors to bet on a quick turnaround. The stock sold off accordingly, down about 30% as
Why Caterpillar Stock Is Jumping Today
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), one of the 30 Dow stocks, zoomed this morning and was up a solid 7.4% as of 11 a.m. ET.
Caterpillar is often considered a bellwether of the economy given its leadership in
Boeing Stock Soars 50% in 12 Months: Is There Still Time to Buy?
Shares of Boeing (NYSE: BA) have been on a tear for much of the past year, rising 50%. In fact, Boeing stock has nearly doubled since bottoming out at the end of September last year. The stock
Boeing's $440 Billion Backlog Can't Be Ignored
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews Boeing's (NYSE: BA) second-quarter earnings and answers whether the stock is a buy.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 27, 2023. The
Last Quarter's Earnings Beat Still Isn't the Best Reason to Own Boeing
Kudos to Boeing (NYSE: BA), and congratulations to shareholders. The stock popped following Wednesday's estimate-beating second-quarter earnings release. The aircraft manufacturer continues to work
These Two Defense Titans Will Battle to Build the Nation's Next Fighter Jet
Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) will not compete to build the Air Force's next-generation fighter jet, setting up a dogfight between Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Boeing (NYSE: BA) for what could end
ViaSat Suffers a $700 Million Space Disaster
Two weeks ago, share prices of communications satellite operator Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) got destroyed. The drop came on news of a broken satellite that, upon reaching orbit, turned out to be unable