RTX Corporation (RTX)

The article recommends two industrial sector dividend stocks as alternatives to technology investments. RTX (Raytheon Technologies) is highlighted for its defense and aerospace business with post-war military replenishment tailwinds, offering a 1.4% dividend yield and expected 10% annual earnings growth. Waste Management (WM) is praised for its regulatory moat from its landfill network, 1.45% dividend yield, and 23-year dividend growth streak with projected 11-12% annual earnings growth. Both stocks trade at fair valuations relative to their growth prospects.

The Motley Fool•Justin Pope

Apr 3

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated the Senate will not vote to leave NATO despite President Trump's contemplation of withdrawal. Schumer highlighted that Secretary of State Marco Rubio sponsored a 2023 bill requiring a two-thirds Senate vote for U.S. NATO withdrawal. Markets suggest full U.S. withdrawal by 2027 remains a low-probability risk. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is scheduled to visit Washington next week.

Benzinga•Namrata Sen

Apr 2

The article examines the critical but often overlooked topic of sell discipline in investing. Research shows that institutional investors excel at buying decisions but underperform with selling strategies. A 2012 study found that funds using pre-determined target prices achieved the best returns (14.76% annualized), while opportunity cost strategies performed worst (12.2%). The author outlines various sell triggers including earnings declines, revenue drops, debt increases, P/E ratio thresholds above 30, and price declines of 20-30%, while cautioning against rigid stop losses that may lock in losses prematurely.

Investing.com•John Dorfman

Apr 2

President Trump's hints about a potential U.S. withdrawal from NATO are creating uncertainty for major defense contractors. While prediction markets assign only a 12% probability to a formal exit before 2027, a genuine withdrawal could redirect European defense contracts away from U.S. primes toward domestic European manufacturers. Defense stocks face near-term headline risk, though higher global threat perceptions and expanding U.S. defense budgets provide medium-term support.

Benzinga•Erica Kollmann

Apr 1

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has accused U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth of profiting from military conflict, citing reports that Hegseth's wealth manager attempted to invest millions in a defense industry ETF in February while military operations against Iran were ongoing. The accusation frames the conflict as a 'war of choice' driven by financial motives. The Pentagon dismissed the allegations as false, while Iran indicated it may raise these claims in international forums.

Benzinga•Rishabh Mishra

Apr 1

CPI Aerostructures reported full-year 2025 revenue of $69.3 million (down from $81.1 million in 2024) and a net loss of $0.8 million, primarily due to the A-10 Program termination. However, the company secured significant contract wins from major defense contractors including Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and Sikorsky Aircraft, and refinanced its debt with improved terms. The company ended the year with a strong backlog of $505 million.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•

Mar 31

The Pentagon has denied allegations that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's broker attempted to invest millions in defense stocks weeks before the U.S. launched military operations against Iran. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell called the Financial Times report 'entirely false and fabricated,' stating neither Hegseth nor his representatives approached BlackRock about such an investment. The alleged transaction involved the iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF and was reportedly flagged internally by BlackRock but did not proceed.

Benzinga•Rishabh Mishra

Mar 31

The article analyzes Raytheon Technologies (RTX) as a defense stock investment. It highlights that Raytheon's business is less correlated with macroeconomic output, reducing investor risk. The analysis notes that increasing geopolitical tensions are driving governments to increase military spending, which could benefit defense contractors like Raytheon.

The Motley Fool•Parkev Tatevosian, Cfa

Mar 30

The global smart weapons market is projected to grow from USD 22.26 billion in 2026 to USD 31.89 billion by 2031, with a 7.45% CAGR. Growth is driven by increasing defense spending, adoption of precision-guided munitions, and AI-enabled targeting systems. North America and Europe lead the market, with NATO and EU defense initiatives supporting steady demand. Supply chain challenges including semiconductor shortages persist but are spurring innovation in modular systems.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Mordor Intelligence

Mar 27

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon criticized U.S. military bureaucracy and procurement rigidities that hinder defense contractors' ability to scale arms production, while expressing cautious optimism about long-term Middle East peace prospects. He also warned about workforce preparedness challenges amid rapid AI integration.

Benzinga•Rishabh Mishra

Mar 25