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Top 4 NYSE Stocks In The Aerospace/Defense-Major Diversified Industry With The Highest EPS Estimates For The Next Quarter

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:15:01 -0400

Below are the top aerospace/defense-major diversified stocks on the NYSE in terms of earnings estimate for the next quarter.

Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) is estimated to post earnings of $1.73 per share in the September quarter. Northrop Grumman's trailing-twelve-month revenue is $25.12 billion.

Raytheon Co (NYSE: RTN) is

(NOC) Northrop Likely to Beat Earnings Again

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:38:38 -0400

We expect Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) to beat expectations when it reports first quarter 2013...

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Raytheon Hits 52-Week High – Analyst Blog

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:00:01 -0400

Shares of Raytheon Company reached a 52-week high of $64.27 on May 10.

Benzinga's Top Pre-Market Losers

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:55:59 -0400

Endo Health Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: ENDP) dipped 4.78% to $1.67 in the pre-market session after the company was downgraded by analysts at Lazard from “neutral” to “sell”.

Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: CETV) shares fell 3.53% to $2.73 in the pre-market trading. Central European Media's trailing-twelve-month

Monday’s movers: Tesla, Raytheon

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:13:18 -0400

Shares of Unilife Corp. gained on Monday in premarket trade as Raytheon fell, while Dell and Tesla continued to attract attention.

Defense Stocks Winning Sequester Battle

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:05:00 -0400

These truly "defensive" stocks continue to earn big money despite the government's nominal austerity.

Alliant Beats on Earnings and Sales – Analyst Blog

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:07:01 -0400

Alliant Techsystems recorded favorable earnings and revenue numbers in the fourth quarter fiscal 2013.

(BA) Aerospace & Defense Stock Overview – April 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:29:14 -0400

Overview The aerospace and defense industry found its largest base in the U.S. with a military...

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Top 4 Stocks In The Aerospace/Defense-Major Diversified Industry With The Highest EPS

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:11:11 -0400

Below are the top aerospace/defense-major diversified stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of earnings per share.

The trailing-twelve-month earnings per share at Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) is $7.88. Northrop Grumman's operating margin for the same period is 12.31%.

The trailing-twelve-month earnings per share at Raytheon Co (NYSE:

UPDATE: Credit Suisse Raises PT on Raytheon Company on Q1 Results

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:33:00 -0400

In a report published Friday, Credit Suisse analyst Robert Spingarn reiterated an Outperform rating on Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), and slightly raised the price target from $62.00 to $63.00.

In the report, Spingarn noted, “RTN's Q1 mirrored that of its peers, with a strong 16.5% EPS beat against consensus,

(BA) Aerospace & Defense Stock Overview – April 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:41:10 -0400

Overview The aerospace and defense industry found its largest base in the U.S. with a military...

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Market Wrap-Up for Apr.25 (UPS, HOG, RTN, QCOM, MMM, INTU, more)

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:09:23 -0400

With a bullish bias to today’s various earnings results, the liquidity-driven stock rally continued to march on. When it stops nobody knows (more on this below). Some of today’s earnings winners included General Dynamics (GD), Harley Davidson (HOG), United Parcel Service (UPS), and Raytheon [RTN]], as well as recently beaten-up Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF). There [...]

Golden Crosses Over The Past Trading Week (50 SMA Crosses Above 200 SMA) BBBY, DG, DLTR, EXC, MSFT, RTN, WPX

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:00:41 -0400

Raytheon Tops 1Q Earnings and Sales – Analyst Blog

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:40:01 -0400

Raytheon Company reported first quarter 2013 results with earnings and revenue above the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

Raytheon Reports Increased Earnings; Beats Estimates; Raises FY2013 Earnings Outlook (RTN)

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:39:48 -0400

Defense contractor, Raytheon Company (RTN) reported higher earnings on Thursday, which came in above analysts Q1 estimates. The company also released an improved earnings outlook for the year. The Waltham, MA based company reported first quarter earnings of $488 million, or $1.49 per share up 8% from $448 million, or $1.32 per share last year. [...]

Earnings Scheduled For April 25, 2013

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:12:03 -0400

3M Company (NYSE: MMM) is expected to report its Q1 earnings at $1.65 per share on revenue of $7.81 billion.

Altria Group (NYSE: MO) is estimated to report its Q1 earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $4.04 billion.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is expected to

GD Tops Earnings, Lags Sales – Analyst Blog

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:40:01 -0400

General Dynamic's first quarter results surpassed our earnings per share forecast but lagged our top-line expectation.

Northrop Likely to Beat Earnings Again – Analyst Blog

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:40:01 -0400

We expect Northrop Grumman Corp. to beat expectations when it reports first quarter 2013 results on Apr 24.

Lockheed Tops Earnings, Sales View Muted – Analyst Blog

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:11:01 -0400

Lockheed Martin Corporation posted first quarter 2013 adjusted earnings of $2.48 per share, comfortably surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.01 by 23.4%.

Earnings Expectations for the Week of April 22

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:20:35 -0400

The earnings crunch is in full swing this week. Some of the highlights include anticipated quarterly reports from the likes of Apple, Amazon.com and Ford, which analysts expect to report lower per-share earnings for the most recent quarter than a year ago.

On the other hand, year-over year earnings growth is

(RTN) Raytheon Clinches $35.9M DTRA Deal

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:09:02 -0400

Raytheon Company (RTN) wins a three-year Defense Threat Reduction Agency or DTRA border security...

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(RTN) Raytheon Gets Missile Contracts

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:36:22 -0400

Raytheon Company (RTN) was awarded two missile contracts by the Department of Defense (DoD). The...

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ITT Exelis to Provide Anti-Jam GPS Antennas for KC-46 Refueling Aircraft

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:03:49 -0400

ITT Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has received a contract from Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) to supply anti-jam GPS antennas to the KC-46 refueling tanker program. Work on this contract will be performed in Bohemia, N.Y.

The rugged N79 Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna, or CRPA, prevents deliberate jamming and unintentional interference

Growth cities rely on the power of people

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:00:29 -0400

The way to grow a city is easy, just find a deep talent pool. Easier said than done.

Raytheon Clinches $35.9M DTRA Deal – Analyst Blog

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:30:01 -0400

Raytheon Company wins a three-year Defense Threat Reduction Agency or DTRA border security contract valued at $35.9 million.

Raytheon Gets Missile Contracts – Analyst Blog

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:50:01 -0400

Raytheon Company was awarded two missile contracts by the Department of Defense. The total value of the agreement is $70.5 million.

Death Crosses Over The Past Trading Week (50 SMA Cross Below 200 SMA) CVC, FFIV, FTR, LSI, RTN, WIN, X

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:29:53 -0400

Death Crosses Over The Past Trading Week (50 SMA Cross Below 200 SMA) CVC, FTR, MHP, RTN, WIN

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:06:57 -0400

Lockheed to Upgrade AN/SLQ-32(V)2 – Analyst Blog

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:36:01 -0400

Lockheed Martin Corporation has received a contract worth $57 million for upgrading the AN/SLQ-32(V)2 system that is installed on all U.S. aircraft carriers.

Raytheon Gets $155.6M German Deal – Analyst Blog

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:00:01 -0400

Raytheon Company has clinched a $155.6 million missile contract from the German navy.

(RTN) Raytheon in Restructuring Mode

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:51:24 -0400

Raytheon Company (RTN) has decided to reorganize its business through segment realignment,...

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Short Interest Swings in Defense Stocks (BA, FLIR, HII)

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:05:45 -0400

By and large short sellers of defense stocks were not spurred to further action when the federal budget sequester went into effect.

The number of shares sold short in Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK), Esterline Technologies (NYSE: ESL) and General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) increased somewhat between

10 Big-Name Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Next Week (April 1-5)

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:00:28 -0400

Ex-dividend dates are very important to dividend investors, since you must purchase a stock prior to its ex-dividend date in order to receive its upcoming dividend payout. For more information, check out Everything Investors Need to Know About Ex-Dividend Dates Below we highlight 10 big-name stocks going ex-dividend for the week of April 1-5, 2013: [...]

Raytheon in Restructuring Mode – Analyst Blog

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:40:01 -0400

Raytheon Company has decided to reorganize its business through segment realignment, announcement of key executive roles and job cuts.

X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on April 1

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:53:00 -0400

Corrections Corporation of America, Raytheon Co., and Kimco Realty Corporation are on the list.

Stocks Going Ex Dividend the First Week of April

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:45:00 -0400

Stocks Going Ex Dividend the First Week of April

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:45:00 -0400

Stocks Going Ex Dividend the First Week of April

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:45:00 -0400

Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called 'Buying Dividends'. This is the process of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend. This technique generally works only in bull markets. In flat or choppy markets, you have to be extremely careful, and may need to avoid the technique during those times.

In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can't sell the stock until after the ex date. The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend during the next week or two. The list contains many dividend paying companies, all with market caps over $500 million, and yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, and the yield.

American Strategic Income (CSP) 4/1/13 6.2%

CVB Financial (CVBF) 4/1/13 3.0%

Corrections Corp of Amercia (CXW) 4/1/13 5.5%

Guess, Inc. (GES) 4/1/13 3.2%

Invacare (IVC) 4/1/13 0.4%

Kimco Realty Corp (KIM) 4/1/13 3.8%

RAIT Financial Trust (RAS) 4/1/13 6.0%

Raytheon Co. (RTN) 4/1/13 3.9%

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) 4/1/13 4.0%

ABM Industries (ABM) 4/2/13 2.7%

Acme United Corp (ACU) 4/2/13 2.3%

The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found at wsnn.com. (If you have been to the website before, and the latest link doesn't show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out the high yield utility stocks and the Monthly Dividend Stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WSNN.com.

Dividend definitions:

Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.

Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.

Monthly Dividend Stock List
Record date: the day when you must be on the company's books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks two business days before the record date.

Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.

Book now available: Buying Dividends Revised and Updated
Don't forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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LMT Gets LRASM Contract Modification – Analyst Blog

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:00:01 -0400

Lockheed Martin Corporation was given a $54.4 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract modification for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile program.

Raytheon Boosts Dividend – Analyst Blog

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:20:01 -0400

Raytheon Company has increased its quarterly dividend by 10%, bringing the annualized dividend to $2.20 per share.

Dividend Payout Changes for Mar.20

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:54:21 -0400

The following companies announced a change in their dividend payouts today. Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts Raytheon (RTN) has raised its annual dividend payout from $2.00 to $2.20. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $57.00, is 3.86%. RTN is a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.5 [...]

How to Protect Your Portfolio From the Sequester

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:00:41 -0400

The "fiscal cliff" deadline came and went without even a bearish whimper from the stock market. Now, the so-called "budget sequester" -- a set of laws that limit federal spending -- was put into effect on March 1. Absolutely nothing negative has happen...

Raytheon Unveils SureView 6.7 – Analyst Blog

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:20:01 -0400

Raytheon Company unveils its SureView Version 6.7 solution to support U.S. federal agencies.

Northrop Receives DISA Contract – Analyst Blog

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:10:01 -0400

Northrop Grumman Corporation receives an order, worth $58 million, from the U.S. Department of Defense to update and maintain the command and control systems.

Short Interest Swings in Defense Stocks (FLIR, GD, HXL)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:31:33 -0400

The short interest in defense companies was mixed during the weeks leading up to the federal budget sequester.

The number of shares sold short in Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK), Boeing (NYSE: BA), L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), Raytheon (NYSE:

Top 4 Stocks In The Aerospace/Defense-Major Diversified Industry With The Highest Profit Margin

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:15:28 -0400

Below are the top aerospace/defense-major diversified stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of profit margin.

The trailing-twelve-month profit margin at AerCap Holdings NV (NYSE: AER) is 16.09%. AerCap Holdings had $520.40 million in total cash for the latest quarter.

The trailing-twelve-month profit margin at Northrop Grumman (NYSE:

Lockeed Martin and Raytheon Receive Approval for U.S. Cyber Security Resources (LMT, RTN)

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:50:16 -0400

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) and Raytheon Company (RTN) have received approval from the U.S Homeland Security department to access information in order to work on the nation’s cyber-security. Following President Obama’s cyber-security executive order which was authorized on February 12, companies such as Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have been stepping up to gain the business [...]

Raytheon to Mentor Small Businesses – Analyst Blog

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:00:01 -0500

Raytheon Company announced mentor-protege agreements with small businesses, ISYS Technologies and Equipment Links, Inc.

Lockheed Martin Beats Out Boeing, Raytheon for Navy Contract (LMT, BA, RTN)

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:01:42 -0500

Aerospace company, Lockheed Martin Corporation(LMT), maintained its spot as primary systems engineer for the Navy’s Aegis weapons system on Monday. The company was given a cost plus incentive fee contract worth $100 million for its Mission Systems and Training unit which is located in New Jersey. Out of the $100 million, $2.9 million will be [...]

Short Interest Swings in Defense Stocks (ATK, FLIR, LLL)

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:48:24 -0500

The short interest in defense companies was mixed during the first two weeks of February, despite the threat of major federal budget cuts at the end of the month.

The number of shares sold short in General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), Huntington Ingalls (NYSE: HII), Raytheon (NYSE: