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Trump seeks to beef up defense spending: Challenges for new entrants

President Trump issued several executive orders to reshape and reorganize the US military, which comes as Pete Hegseth was confirmed as the Secretary of the US Department of Defense. What does this all mean for the defense sector and the US government's plans for military spending? The Pentagon's Silicon Valley Office founder Christopher Kirchhoff expects to see "broad increases across the board for both traditional weapons systems and new entrants" as lawmakers are expected to propose an increase in defense spending in the upcoming reconciliation bill. "The risks are mainly political in the sense that there really is broad bipartisan support for transforming the department on a lot of important points that were outlined in the Trump team's vision and Project 2025, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's opening statement — they want to increase lethality, they want to take on hypersonics, they want to make the most of space," The Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future co-author tells Seana Smith and Alexandra Canal. Shares of defense contractors Lockheed Martin (LMT) and RTX (RTX) are reacting to their respective earnings results. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

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Trump's orbit is trying to calm markets on tariffs — even if Trump has a different approach

New mixed messages this week about President Donald Trump's implementation of tariffs are flummoxing markets and businesses hoping for clarity on the 2.0 version of Trump's trade policy.

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The GM story has 'a lot of yin and yang' over tariffs, EVs

General Motors (GM) reported fiscal fourth quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations on both revenue and profit fronts; despite this news, GM shares are down by over 10% at the time of this interview's posting. Bank of America managing director John Murphy joins Catalyst to discuss his outlook on the automaker following these results. Murphy notes that GM's financials "look pretty good," though investor concerns center around policy uncertainties, including tariffs, EV regulations, and consumer incentives. He points out that while GM benefited from a share buyback in 2024, the current share authorization "is fairly slim," which is also pressuring the stock. Despite these mounting challenges, Murphy believes GM isn't "dismissing" the risks, adding that "ultimately this could potentially [be] very positive for them" if California's EV mandates are eliminated or if Trump's proposed tariffs prove less severe than forecasted. "There's a lot of yin and yang to this, positive and negative, that you really need to take into account," he tells Yahoo Finance. For additional insights, watch Yahoo Finance's complete interview with GM CEO Mary Barra. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Angel Smith

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Boeing reports $11.83 billion annual loss to cap tumultuous year

Boeing (BA) reported fourth quarter results that came in below analyst expectations, falling short of revenue targets and reporting an adjusted loss of $5.90 per share. The aerospace giant had previously cautioned investors about the impact of its seven-week factory worker strike. The company also posted a substantial annual loss of $11.83 billion—its largest since 2020's pandemic-driven downturn — and a nearly $4 billion loss for the quarter tied to the machinists union strike that lasted nearly two months this past fall. Morning Brief anchors Seana Smith and Brad Smith examine the quarterly results and analyze the multiple challenges currently facing the aircraft manufacturer. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Angel Smith

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GM CEO Mary Barra: I've talked to President Trump about tariffs

GM CEO Mary Barra says the new president is well aware of the consequences of tariffs.

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Why Are Hedge Funds Bullish on NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE)?

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Safest Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. In this article, we are going to take a look at where NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) stands against the other safe stocks. Hedge funds, known for their sophisticated investment strategies and ability to generate returns across market cycles, have […]

Insider Monkey 43 minutes ago

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Smithfield Foods raises $522 million, pricing IPO below expected range

This story incorporates reporting from Virginia Business, Investopedia on MSN.com and MSN.Smithfield Foods successfully raised $522 million through its initial public offering listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The company offered 26 million shares at $20 each — a price below the initially anticipated range. This marks a significant milestone for Smithfield, as it returns to being publicly traded after a decade under private ownership by China’s WH Group. The company had previously gone

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Why General Motors (GM) Shares Are Getting Obliterated Today

Shares of automotive manufacturer General Motors (NYSE:GM) fell 11.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings and provided guidance that assumes a stable policy environment in the US, thus failing to help investors shrug off concerns about potential regulatory challenges. A key concern is the Trump administration's potential plans to reduce incentives like tax credits, which have helped accelerate the demand for EVs. If these plans are implemented, both GM and

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Why Royal Caribbean Stock Soared After Huge News Today

Shares of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) hit an all-time high today after the cruise ship operator reported solid earnings and strong guidance, as well as made a major new announcement. Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty said the company has been seeing a significant increase in demand for its various brands, and now the company is adding a new one to offer river cruises. Adjusted fourth-quarter net earnings of $1.63 per share topped Wall Street expectations, even as revenue was in line with estimates.

Motley Fool 49 minutes ago

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Pork Producer Smithfield Shares Slip After $522 Million IPO

(Bloomberg) -- Smithfield Foods Inc. shares fell about 2.5% in the pork producer’s return to being a public company, after the stock priced below the range offered in its IPO.Most Read from BloombergTrump's Federal Funding Pause Threatens State Financials Texas HOA Charged With Discrimination for Banning Section 8 RentersBudapest Mayor Aims to Block Orban’s Plans to Build ‘Mini Dubai’Vienna Embraces Heat Pumps to Ditch Russian GasBillionaire Developer Caruso Slams LA Leadership Over WildfiresSha

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Why Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock Is Down Today

Shares of security and Aerospace company Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) fell 8.9% in the morning session after the company reported underwhelming fourth quarter results, with revenue and earnings both falling below Wall Street's expectations. Its full-year EPS guidance also missed significantly. Notably, this quarter's EPS fell short of Wall Street's estimates because the company recorded a $1.3 billion loss in its Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) business segment. Overall, these results could have b

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Why Is Royal Caribbean (RCL) Stock Soaring Today

Shares of cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) jumped 13.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong third results, with earnings exceeding analysts' expectations while revenue was in line. Looking ahead, Royal Caribbean's positive EPS guidance for the next quarter exceeded analysts' expectations. Overall, this quarter had some key positives.

StockStory 51 minutes ago

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Royal Caribbean Stock Rises on Earnings Beat and Strong Outlook

Royal Caribbean Group were rising Tuesday after the cruise-line operator beat fourth-quarter earnings estimates, and issued strong guidance. Shares of Royal Caribbean climbed 14% to $269.14 after the company reported earnings per share of $1.63, topping the FactSet consensus estimate of $1.50. Full-year earnings per share of $11.80 also beat Wall Street’s call for $11.69, while revenue of $16.48 billion was roughly in line with forecasts.

Barrons.com 52 minutes ago

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Is General Motors (GM) Unstoppable Dividend Stock to Invest In?

We recently published a list of 8 Unstoppable Dividend Stocks to Invest in. In this article, we are going to take a look at where General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) stands against other unstoppable dividend stocks to invest in. On December 27, the Magnificent Seven tech stocks declined by 3.1%, driven by the rising popularity of […]

Insider Monkey 52 minutes ago

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Why Boeing Stock Is Soaring Today

Shares of Boeing (NYSE: BA) are moving higher Tuesday. The move upward comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite gained 0.8% and 1.8%, respectively. Boeing reported earnings Tuesday morning and despite a nearly $12 billion loss for 2024, shares were up.

Motley Fool 1 hour ago

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These Stocks Are Moving the Most Today: Nvidia, GM, Boeing, Lockheed, JetBlue, Royal Caribbean, Amazon, and More

Nvidia rises following a deep selloff in artificial-intelligence stocks, General Motors posts better-than-expected adjusted earnings but the stock tumbles, and Boeing reports a fourth-quarter core loss of $5.90 a share.

Barrons.com 1 hour ago

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 75% of the company

Key Insights Institutions' substantial holdings in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings implies that they have significant...

Simply Wall St. 1 hour ago

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Boeing Confirms Its Bad Earnings. Why the Stock Is Higher.

Boeing reported its full fourth-quarter results Tuesday morning. Boeing generated fourth-quarter sales of $15.2 billion, while Wall Street was looking for $16.6 billion, according to FactSet. The fourth-quarter loss per share was $5.46, compared with the loss of $1.55 analysts had expected.

Barrons.com 1 hour ago

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Lockheed Martin Stock Plunges 7.6%--Wall Street Sees a Buying Opportunity

A record $176B backlog, major classified losses, and a bold 2025 outlook--should investors pounce on the dip?

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Royal Caribbean Reports Record Bookings, Raises 2025 Earnings Outlook

Strong demand pushes Royal Caribbean's revenue higher, while new luxury river cruises signal continued growth for 2025

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