Boeing to Acquire ETS Aviation, Shares Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 27, 1:22PM CDT
The Boeing Company (BA) has agreed to buy UK based ETS Aviation to improve the day-to-day operations of its customers.
Textron Inc. Poised Evenly - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 27, 11:10AM CDT
On May 23, we have issued an updated research report on Textron Inc. (TXT).
Dividend Watch: 3 Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Tomorrow: NDRO, EPR, HII
at The Street - Tue May 27, 9:11AM CDT
NDRO EPR HII are going ex-dividend tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 4:00 AM ET
Embraer SA Upgraded to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 23, 4:33PM CDT
On May 23, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Embraer SA (ERJ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Raytheon Seals $115.5M Naval Deal - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 23, 4:20PM CDT
Raytheon Co. (RTN) got the U.S. naval contract for MK15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS). This is a modification contract worth $115.5 million.
Northrop Returns More to Shareholders - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 22, 4:00PM CDT
The board of directors of Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) boosted its annual dividend by 15.0%, marking the 11th consecutive annual increase.
PHOTO RELEASE--Undersecretary of Defense Frank Kendall Visits Newport News Shipbuilding
GlobeNewswire - Thu May 22, 2:38PM CDT
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) today hosted Frank Kendall, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, for a tour of the company's Newport News Shipbuilding division. Kendall visited the shipyard to learn more about cost-reduction efforts and to see the construction progress on the aircraft carriers Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).
Embraer Seals $3.3B Brazilian Defense Deal - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 21, 5:40PM CDT
Embraer S.A. (ERJ) has secured a $7.2 billion reais ($3.26 billion) contract from Brazil's Air Force to provide KC-390 aircraft.
Lockheed Martin Held in Balance - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 21, 4:10PM CDT
On May 19, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT).
Huntington Ingalls Industries to Present at Sanford C. Bernstein's Strategic Decisions Conference
GlobeNewswire - Wed May 21, 3:13PM CDT
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) will present at Sanford C. Bernstein's 30 annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 28 in New York. The presentation by HII President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Petters and Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Barbara Niland will begin at 4 p.m. Eastern time and will be webcast on www.huntingtoningalls.com.
PHOTO RELEASE--Ingalls Shipbuilding Employee Robin Poppenhouse Named to Board of Directors for Special Olympics
GlobeNewswire - Wed May 21, 10:00AM CDT
Robin Poppenhouse, an operations administration generalist at Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division, has been elected to the board of directors for Special Olympics Mississippi. She will replace former Ingalls Shipbuilding president Irwin F. Edenzon, who will step down from the board after the Special Olympics 2014 USA Games, which will take place June 14-21 in New Jersey.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights:Lockheed Martin, Alliant Techsystems, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon
PR Newswire - Wed May 21, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT-Free Report), Alliant Techsystems Inc. (NYSE:ATK-Free Report), Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HII-Free Report), Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:NOC-Free Report) and Raytheon Co. (NYSE:RTN-Free Report).
Why Huntington Ingalls (HII) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 21, 7:50AM CDT
Huntington Ingalls may be a great candidate for another beat, as it has seen a streak of beating earnings estimates at the previous two reports
Lockheed Wins $212.3M FMS Contract - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 20, 11:00AM CDT
Lockheed Martin (LMT) wins a $212.3 million modification contract.
Defense Stock Roundup: Pentagon OKs Sales to Iraq, Lockheed Seals More FMS Deals - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 20, 10:10AM CDT
FMS or the shorthand for Foreign Military Sales was the key for the defense sector last week with sales of $1 billion promised to Iraq.
Huntington Ingalls to Buy UPI - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 19, 4:50PM CDT
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Houston-based UniversalPegasus International Holdings.
PHOTO RELEASE--Huntington Ingalls Industries' 5K Event Attracts More Than 1,100 Participants
GlobeNewswire - Mon May 19, 10:30AM CDT
HealthWaves, the wellness program at Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE:HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division, hosted the seventh annual 5K fun run/walk Saturday to promote health and fitness for the whole family. The event attracted more than 1,100 employees, as well as their family members and friends.
Air Industries (AIRI) Falls: Stock Goes Down 6.2% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 19, 7:37AM CDT
Shares of Air Industries fell over 6% on Friday and stock is now up about 12% in the past one-month time frame. So its time to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future and it witnessed flat estimates revisions in the past few weeks.
Huntington Ingalls Industries to Acquire UniversalPegasus International
GlobeNewswire - Fri May 16, 6:30AM CDT
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire UniversalPegasus International Holdings (UPI), a leading provider of engineering and project management services to the domestic and international energy markets. The transaction is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino review and customary closing conditions and is expected to close in June. The value of the transaction is not being disclosed. UPI is a privately held company headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Thursday's Top Upgrades (and Downgrades)
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 15, 11:49AM CDT
This series, brought to you by Yahoo! Finance, looks at which upgrades and downgrades make sense, and which ones investors should act on. Today, our headlines feature downgrades for aerospace and defense firms B/E Aerospace and Huntington...