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Did Vladimir Putin Just Announce a New Arms Race?
TVRain. Kommersant. Gazeta.ru. TASS. Across all of the main Russian media outlets last week, the word went forth: Russia is re-arming.Here's how the story goes, as reported by Russia's TASS....
What to Expect From United Technologies in 2018
There are two main themes to United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX) coming year. The first is the completion of the acquisition of Rockwell Collins, Inc (NYSE: COL) and the second is the....
3 Top Construction Machinery Stocks You Should Consider Buying Now
Construction machinery stocks are sizzling this year. Leading manufacturers are reporting robust machinery sales worldwide, indicating huge pent-up demand that needs to be met as commodity markets....
4 Top Aerospace Stocks to Consider Buying Now
Aerospace suppliers have enjoyed strong demand for the better part of a decade, thanks to an airline industry, after rounds of bankruptcies and consolidation, that is finally stable enough to....
Here's How Caterpillar Inc. Crushed It in 2017
It's not hard to see the overlying reason why Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) stock is up nearly 50% in 2017 at the time of this writing. The simple explanation is earnings expectations have more....
Will Caterpillar Raise Its Dividend in 2018?
Heavy-equipment manufacturer Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) has been one of the greatest success stories in the Dow Jones Industrials in 2017. After enduring a painful multiyear cyclical downturn that....
Will Boeing Split Its Stock in 2018?
Demand for commercial airliners has never been higher, and Boeing (NYSE: BA) has claimed its fair share of orders from airlines and other purchasers flush with cash from the industry's success.....
Airbus and Boeing Snag Huge Aircraft Deals in Dubai
The 2017 Dubai Airshow was supposed to be a relatively quiet affair. In the run-up to the air show, there was speculation about Emirates placing a repeat order for several dozen Airbus (NASDAQOTH:....
Boeing Has 2 Chances to Beat Lockheed
Prices on Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) F-35 uber-fighter just keep coming down. At the same time, though, Boeing (NYSE: BA) is mounting a furious fight to convince fighter jet shoppers to....
Can Caterpillar's Stock Continue to Soar?
The nearly 48% increase in Caterpillar Inc.'s (NYSE: CAT) stock price over the past year has taken the stock up to heady-looking valuations that can only be justified if the company keeps raising....
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Wins a Huge Victory in Dubai
Last week, in the lead-up to the biennial Dubai Airshow, rumors circulated that Middle Eastern airline giant Emirates was closing in on a repeat order for Airbus' (NASDAQOTH: EADSY) A380 jumbo....
Boeing's Order Activity Is Heating Up Again
After a strong start to 2017, Boeing (NYSE: BA) saw a distinct slowdown in order activity beginning around midyear. Indeed, after capturing 381 firm orders in the first half of the year, Boeing....
Will SpaceX Earn a Profit in 2017?
How profitable is Elon Musk's privately owned space launch venture SpaceX? That's actually a very good question -- but it's not very easy to answer.Once upon a time, SpaceX boasted right on its....
Spirit AeroSystems Plots Growth Beyond Its Boeing Roots
Aircraft-component manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR), in the doldrums just a few years ago, has rewarded investors who stayed with the company and had faith it could boost profitability.....
Caterpillar Inc. Stock Surged 8.9% in October: Here's What You Should Do
October proved to be yet another bumper month for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Shares of the construction-and-mining equipment giant jumped 8.9%, extending their year-to-date gains to nearly 47%....
Will Boeing Build an Electric Airplane?
It has been less than a month since aerospace giant Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced plans to purchase tiny, cutting-edge aerospace company Aurora Flight Sciences for an undisclosed sum. Today, we....
Why Is Nobody Talking About Oshkosh Corporation Stock?
Want excitement? Then let me tell you about Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK). The company -- based, as its name implies, in Oshkosh, Wis. -- manufactures all kinds of specialty trucks, including....
5 Things Boeing Co.'s Management Wants You to Know
Last Wednesday, Boeing (NYSE: BA) delivered another solid quarterly earnings report. Most importantly, the company's run of strong cash flow continued, allowing it to return even more cash to its....
3 Stocks That Put eBay's Returns to Shame
One of the stock market's most successful companies over the past 10 years, eBay has gone on to reward investors with market-beating returns. The opportunity for eBay's sales to continue growing....
Why Caterpillar's Q3 Earnings Beat Was Just the Start of the Good News
In this Market Foolery podcast segment, host Chris Hill is joined by Motley Fool investor at large Tim Hanson to talk about construction equipment stalwart Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), which turned in....
Boeing Has a Secret Weapon for Competing With the Airbus A321
When Boeing (NYSE: BA) launched the 737 MAX 10 earlier this year, many aerospace pundits panned it as a poor man's Airbus (NASDAQOTH: EADSY) A321. Nevertheless, the 737 MAX 10 won hundreds of....
Why 2 Dow Stocks Shot Higher Tuesday
In this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill is joined by Motley Fool investor at large Tim Hansen to talk about construction equipment stalwart Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) -- which turned in a....
Boeing Co. Earnings: Another Quarter of Strong Cash Flow
On Wednesday morning, Boeing (NYSE: BA) continued its run of strong performance, posting a solid profit, despite absorbing another charge related to its KC-46 military tanker development program.....
Will Boeing Regain Its Order Momentum This Quarter?
During the first half of 2017, Boeing (NYSE: BA) won a massive number of commercial aircraft orders. As of July 4, the company had captured 381 net firm orders for the year, compared to 276 net....
3 Things to Look Out For When Caterpillar Reports Earnings
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) stock has soared in 2017, on the back of a string of consensus-busting earnings and analyst upgrades. The main reason has been its improving construction, mining, and....