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Lockheed Martin is the world's largest defense contractor and has dominated the Western market for high-end fighter aircraft since it won the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program in 2001. Aeronautics is Lockheed's largest segment, which derives upward of two-thirds of its revenue from the F-35. Lockheed's remaining segments are rotary and mission systems, mainly encompassing the Sikorsky helicopter business; missiles and fire control, which creates missiles and missile defense systems; and space systems, which produces satellites and receives equity income from the United Launch Alliance joint venture.

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The House Rules Committee advanced President Donald Trump&#8217;s &#8220;One Big Beautiful Bill Act&#8221; in an 8-4 vote following a marathon 22-hour hearing, setting up a potential overnight floor vote as Republicans push forward with the $4.9 trillion legislative package despite internal GOP divisions.
What Happened: House Republicans made key concessions to appease conservative and moderate holdouts before advancing the megabill, as <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/committee-advances-trump-megabill-full-house-after-aimed/story?id=122059925">reported</a> by ABC News.
The committee approved accelerated Medicaid work requirements starting December 31, 2026, instead of 2029, while raising the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap to $40,000 for incomes under $500,000, up from the current $10,000 limit established in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
The revised bill also expedites cuts to Biden-era clean energy tax credits, requiring new projects to break ground within 60 days or be &#8220;placed in service&#8221; by end-2028.
Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security receives $12 billion through September 2029 for border security reimbursements to states.
Texas Rep. Chip Roy was notably absent from the committee vote, while Democrats employed stalling tactics on the House floor to slow the bill&#8217;s progress. The changes came after Trump met Wednesday with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Freedom Caucus members following failed Tuesday negotiations, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt calling the meeting &#8220;productive.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The bill&#8217;s passage would significantly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45506863/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-advances-heres-who-wins-and-loses">impact multiple sectors</a>. Defense contractors including RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), and Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) could benefit from increased military spending provisions.
Conversely, Medicaid managed care organizations face enrollment volatility risks, potentially affecting UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), Centene Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>), and Elevance Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>).
Clean energy stocks, including First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), and Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>), dropped on Monday as investors weighed reduced tax credit impacts.
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects the legislation would increase the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536595/big-beautiful-bill-will-explode-the-deficit-and-make-the-rich-richer-congressional-budget-office-estimates-4-income-fall-for-lowest-decile-of-americans-by-2033">federal deficit by $3.8 trillion</a> while reducing Medicaid subsidies by $698 billion and SNAP spending by $267 billion.
The CBO analysis shows that the lowest income decile would lose approximately 2% of household resources in 2027 and 4% by 2033, while the highest decile gains 4% in 2027.
Senate Republicans have already signaled plans for additional changes, creating uncertainty for the final passage of Trump&#8217;s signature legislative priority.
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday outlined an ambitious $175 billion plan to develop what he&#8217;s dubbing a &#8220;Golden Dome&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/05/45532125/l3harris-stock-moves-higher-after-being-named-in-golden-dome-missile-defense-system">missile defense system</a>.
What To Know: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) said L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>) will manufacture satellites for what is expected to integrate land, sea, and space-based technologies. 
The Senator also said that "a lot" of American companies will be involved in the project.
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Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) is a front-runner for Golden Dome contracts due to its missile defense and command-and-control systems expertise. Advanced radar systems and missile interceptors from RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) are also likely critical to the Golden Dome's tracking and engagement capabilities. 
SpaceX, led by major Republican donor Elon Musk, in partnership with Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and Anduril, are also leading contenders for the defense system&#8217;s satellite and space-based sensor segment. 
The consortium's proposal includes deploying hundreds of satellites for missile detection and tracking. A subscription-based service model for the operation of the Golden Dome is also under discussion.
&#8220;Once fully constructed, the Golden Dome will be capable of intercepting missiles even if they are launched from other sides of the world and even if they are launched from space,&#8221; Trump told reporters on Tuesday. He did not name specific companies in his initial announcement.
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General Michael Guetlein, vice chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force, is leading the project.
How Pricey Is It: The Golden Dome has initial funding of $25 billion included in a major budget bill currently before Congress and Trump estimated its total projected cost at $175 billion over three years. However, some experts and politicians see the total cost of the Golden Dome being much higher. 
Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) expects costs to be &#8220;in the trillions if and when&#8221; the dome is completed, <a href="https://spacenews.com/senate-forms-golden-dome-caucus-to-champion-missile-defense-shield/">per</a> Space News. Sheehy leads the U.S. Senate's &#8220;Golden Dome caucus&#8221; 
Analysts estimate that about 70% of the initial $25 billion in funding will flow to research and development and early-stage production, <a href="https://www.ainvest.com/news/golden-dome-defense-high-risk-high-reward-opportunity-defense-contractors-2505/">according to </a>AInvest.&nbsp;
Israel's Iron Dome, in comparison, <a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/16/israel-hamas-iron-dome-defense-cost-explained">reportedly</a> costs several billion dollars to construct. The U.S. has allocated at least $3 billion for the Iron Dome, per <a href="https://sgp.fas.org/crs/mideast/RL33222.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Congressional Research Service</a>.
A single Iron Dome missile costs <a href="https://www.euronews.com/next/2024/10/02/the-iron-dome-how-does-israels-missile-defence-system-work" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">roughly $50,000 to manufacture</a>.
Trump's announcement has already triggered positive moves in defense sector stocks, and further contract news could drive additional rallies.&nbsp;
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As the investing universe is hot on the trail of AI unicorns and meme-driven moonshots, there&#8217;s a more subtle approach quietly making investors millionaires — one dividend check at a time. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Dividend growth investing</a> isn&#8217;t glamorous. It won&#8217;t illuminate Reddit forums or fuel CNBC arguments. But for investors intent on creating lasting, long-term wealth, especially for retirement, it could be the wisest thing you can do.
Individual dividend stocks may be temperamental. Earnings misses, company-specific risk or dividend reductions can upset your income stream. ETFs, however, package up several dividend-growing companies, spreading out risk and leveling out returns. And when it comes to getting dividend growth done correctly, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) is at the front of the line.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Case For Dividend Growth</h1>
Dividend growth investing targets those companies that steadily grow their payments year in and year out. It&#8217;s not merely about receiving yield, it&#8217;s about seeing that yield build as your investment quietly grows in the background.
In the long term, this strategy provides a unique trifecta: increasing income, appreciation in capital and reduced volatility versus non-dividend stocks. Even better, it provides protection against inflation, which makes it perfect for long-term financial objectives such as retirement.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">SCHD: The MVP Of Dividend Growth ETFs</h1>
Among the expanding world of dividend-oriented ETFs, SCHD is a standout with its steadiness and resilience in the face of a burst of newer arrivals and market phenomena like stock splits.
Dividend Yield: 3.9%
Expense Ratio: A mere 0.06%
Top Holdings: Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), and Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>).
SCHD follows the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, choosing only those companies with no less than 10 years of dividend increases, solid financials, and compelling yields.
Its quality-control focus, such as return on equity (average 29%) provides an extra layer of protection during downturns. And with a sector breakdown divided among energy (21%), consumer staples (19%), and healthcare (16%), SCHD balances growth with resilience.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Is There A Catch?</h1>
Naturally, even SCHD isn&#8217;t bulletproof.
Its concentration risk is something to consider. Its top 10 holdings <a href="https://www.schwabassetmanagement.com/products/schd">constitute </a>4% of the fund on an average. While not a cause for concern, it may make risk-averse investors consider more diversified ETFs like the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIG#NYSE">VIG</a>), though it provides slightly less yield at 1.8%.
And then there&#8217;s the macro risk: economic slowdowns might pinch earnings and, by proxy, dividend increases. But SCHD&#8217;s concentration in solidly financed firms puts it in a better position to weather any softening than the typical fund.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Final Thoughts: Boring Is Beautiful</h1>
SCHD isn&#8217;t a roller coaster, but it&#8217;s not meant to be. It&#8217;s the workhorse of your financial stable.
For investors who want long-term compounding, increasing income, and an element of protection from chaos, SCHD is as close as the market comes to a &#8220;set it and semi-forget it&#8221; strategy.
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While Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and Airbus SE (OTCPK: EADSY) wrestle with production slowdowns and decade-long backlogs, Chip Rewey, CIO at Rewey Asset Management, is focused on a quieter part of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-aerospace-defense-stocks">aerospace and defense</a> machine: the suppliers that win no matter which plane takes off.
Fresh off Qatar Airways' latest Boeing order &#8211; inked during President Donald Trump's diplomatic tour &#8211; Rewey sees commercial aviation demand as anything but turbulent. Both Airbus and Boeing have signaled stronger output through 2025 and beyond, despite persistent supply chain snarls. And where there&#8217;s consistent demand, there&#8217;s cash &#8211; especially for the companies that feed both giants.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ducommon &#8211; Leveraged Play On Defense Demand</h2>
Enter Ducommun Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DCO#NYSE">DCO</a>), a $1 billion market capitalization parts supplier with deep roots in both defense and commercial aerospace. With nearly 60% of its revenue coming from top defense players like Raytheon aka RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) and Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), and another 40% tied to the Boeing-Airbus duopoly, Rewey sees Ducommun as a leveraged play on surging global defense budgets and aviation demand.
And the macro backdrop? It's tailwinds all the way.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Procurement Intact, Says Expert</h2>
Between a $6 billion bump in U.S. defense spending passed in March and a proposed $150 billion Senate increase in the pipeline, Rewey says the real action is in replenishment: from Ukraine to Israel to the gear left behind in Afghanistan, the U.S. needs to refill its defense cupboards fast. 
NATO allies, too, are under pressure to meet spending commitments, fueling even more global procurement activity.
While Wall Street frets over possible Pentagon cuts to consulting services, Rewey isn't worried. "Procurement's still intact," he says &#8211; suggesting any slowdown fears are more bark than bite.
That's where Ducommun's balance sheet and "Vision 2027" come into play. With a plan to expand both revenue and margins through 2027, and a track record of 18% book value compounding over five years, Rewey sees Ducommun as a stealth growth story in a noisy sector.
Forget picking between Boeing and Airbus &#8211; Rewey's bet is simple: own the company that builds both.
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President Donald Trump's sweeping legislative package is, as expected, divisive. Republicans are pitching it as &#8220;One, Big Beautiful Bill.&#8221; Democrats are <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2cwPUb21IE">calling it</a> &#8220;one big beautiful betrayal.&#8221; Here's a look at some of the bill&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45485150/the-one-big-beautiful-bill-would-create-maga-savings-accounts-with-a-1000-gift-from-the-government-at-birth">key elements</a>.&nbsp;
The Winners: The bill seeks to extend The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. That means the expiring provisions that benefit high-income and wealthy earners would be permanent.
It also seeks to eliminate federal taxes on tips and overtime pay, fulfilling some of Trump&#8217;s campaign promises.&nbsp;
The tax breaks would reduce revenue by $4.9 trillion over the decade, but increase spending on military, defense and border security. 
So, if legislators sign the bill into law, major U.S. defense contractors like RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) and Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) could benefit from increased defense spending.&nbsp;
Other companies exposed to the defense sector including Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) could also benefit from increased military and defense spending.&nbsp;
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The Losers: The cost of the tax bill will be partially balanced with new taxes on private university endowments and significant cuts to programs like Medicaid.
Stocks of major Medicaid managed care organizations could be vulnerable to enrollment volatility and premium pricing challenges if the changes are approved. Investors would be wise to monitor UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), Centene Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) and Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>) as the bill moves through Congress. 
Low-income Americans who rely on food assistance should also take note. House Republicans are proposing major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The program aids over 42 million Americans. The bill would shift 5% of benefit costs and 75% of administrative costs to states, up from the current 50% share for administration only. It also seeks to expand work requirements to recipients up to age 64.
Democrats have criticized the move as harmful to families, while Republicans say it promotes work and cuts waste. The House Agriculture Committee has already <a href="https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/05/14/congress/house-agriculture-committee-approves-300-billion-in-nutrition-spending-cuts-00350900">approved</a> $300 million in SNAP cuts to help fund tax breaks.
If the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45431505/gop-tax-bill-breaks-trumps-social-security-tax-pledge-still-hits-25-million-seniors-while-elon-musks-stock-wealth-skirts-fica"> legislative package</a> is passed, it would also be the end of many clean energy initiatives and key tax credits and would impose new fees on electric vehicles. These changes could slow the growth of the clean energy sector and make electric vehicles and renewables less competitive compared to traditional energy sources.&nbsp;
Clean energy stocks including Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) and Sunrun, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) were all sharply lower on Monday as investors digested the potential effects on the industry.&nbsp;
The 1,116-page bill also wouldn&#8217;t quell fears about America&#8217;s public debt, which currently stands at $36 trillion. According to the nonpartisan watchdog group, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, the bill <a href="https://www.crfb.org/blogs/adding-house-reconciliation-bill">adds</a> approximately $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next ten years.
What's Next: After advancing out of the House Budget Committee in a rare Sunday meeting by a narrow 17-16 vote, Trump&#8217;s &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill&#8221; faces several<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45481745/donald-trump-backed-gop-bill-seeks-to-ban-states-from-regulating-ai-for-10-years-critics-warn-its-federal-overreach-that-could-backfire"> key steps</a> before it can become law.
The next stop is the House Rules Committee, which will meet midweek to set the terms for floor debate, consider possible amendments, and make any necessary last-minute adjustments to the bill before it heads to a full vote on the House floor. 
If the bill passes the House, it will move to the Senate where it may face additional challenges, as Republican senators are also seeking changes that could complicate final passage.
Further changes to the bill are possible as leaders work to secure enough support from both conservative and moderate factions.&nbsp;
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Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) Skunk Works and the Danish Ministry of Defence (MOD) completed a successful live <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4429984-1&amp;h=3420190264&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lockheedmartin.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Ff-35%2Ff-35-about.html&amp;a=F-35">F-35</a> interoperability demonstration. This is another success in a series of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) demonstrations proving the F-35's ability to serve as a powerful force multiplier, enabling allied forces to rapidly deploy ready-now capabilities to connect systems across the battlespace.
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Danish F-35s flying out of Fort Worth, Texas, shared classified data via DAGGR-2, a Skunk Works' Open Systems Gateway (OSG) developed under a partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), through commercial satellite communications and displayed at Skrydstrup Air Base in Denmark.

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Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) is reportedly stepping up its game to land big government defense contracts, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is leading the charge.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meta&#8217;s Military Makeover&nbsp;</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidjeans/2025/05/07/meta-pentagon-trump/">Forbes</a>, the tech giant is actively recruiting former Pentagon and national security officials to help pitch its virtual reality and AI tech to the federal government.
This move comes just months after Meta opened its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/11/41900655/lockheed-martin-shares-shine-as-taiwan-eyes-big-defense-buys">Llama AI model for military use</a>, signaling a major shift in strategy. While Meta has long had lobbyists in Washington, new job postings suggest it's going all-in.&nbsp;
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One job position on Meta's <a href="https://www.metacareers.com/jobs/538598568845759/">website</a> seeks a public policy manager to focus on the White House, preferably with security clearance and Pentagon experience, to &#8220;lead our outreach to national security and foreign policy agencies within the Executive Branch of the U.S. government.&#8221;
In January, Meta brought on Francis Brennan, a former Trump advisor, to lead strategic communications in Washington, D.C.&nbsp;
Forbes reports that another new hire, who worked for an undisclosed government agency for over a decade, wrote on LinkedIn that they will focus on &#8220;intelligence sharing&#8221; with the government. &#8220;Whether it's protecting national security or strengthening the platforms that billions rely on, I'm grateful for the opportunities that allow me to give back,&#8221; the employee reportedly posted.
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Meta didn't comment to Forbes, but the intentions are clear: follow the money. Shana Marshall of George Washington University put it bluntly, telling Forbes, "If you are looking for a money spigot that's never going to get turned off, you go to the Pentagon."
Zuckerberg has also been working hard to cozy up to the Trump administration.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Courting the White House&nbsp;</h2>
After donating $1 million to Trump's inauguration committee, he made several moves that seemed designed to appeal to conservatives—<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44305204/metas-community-notes-to-replace-third-party-fact-checkers">ending Facebook's third-party fact-checking program</a>, disbanding its diversity team, and appointing Trump ally and UFC President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/42833727/dana-white-wanted-elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-in-cage-fight-now-hes-on-metas-board-of-directors">Dana White to Meta's board</a>.
Despite once saying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40667286/trump-warns-zuckerberg-in-latest-book-says-he-could-be-in-prison-for-the-rest-of-his-life-we-are-wat">Zuckerberg "should be jailed for life,"</a> President Donald Trump appears to have had a change of heart. The two <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42227958/mark-zuckerberg-and-trump-reportedly-met-at-mar-a-lago">met at Mar-a-Lago in November</a>, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42995328/trump-inauguration-from-elon-musk-jeff-bezos-to-barack-obama-george-bush-and-bill-clinton-who-all-will-attend">Zuckerberg attended Trump's inauguration</a>. He even <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/25/04/44657361/mark-zuckerberg-was-the-secret-all-cash-buyer-of-that-23-million-d-c-mansion">bought a $23 million home</a> in Washington, D.C.
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Meta hasn't announced any direct defense contracts yet, but it's already working with major military contractors like Palantir (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), and Booz Allen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>). The company said in a <a href="https://about.fb.com/news/2024/11/open-source-ai-america-global-security/">statement</a> last year, &#8220;It is in both America and the wider democratic world's interest for American open source models to excel and succeed over models from China and elsewhere.&#8221;
The shift mirrors a broader trend among tech companies. After years of avoiding military deals due to ethical concerns, firms like Google, OpenAI and Anthropic are now lining up to work with the U.S. government.
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Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.02% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.33%. Currently, Lockheed Martin has a market capitalization of $108.95 billion. 
Buying $100 In LMT: If an investor had bought $100 of LMT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $718.58 today based on a price of $465.00 for LMT at the time of writing.
<h3>Lockheed Martin's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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As markets cheer Qatar&#8217;s massive $200 billion jet deal with Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), economist Peter Schiff has a warning that has little to do with planes, and a lot more to do with America&#8217;s structural vulnerabilities.
What Happened: On Wednesday, Schiff highlighted the potential financial fallout of Boeing&#8217;s mega deal with Qatar, which involves acquiring 160 jets for its state-owned carrier, Qatar Airways. 
While acknowledging that this was &#8220;great for Boeing,&#8221; which hit a one-year high following the news, Schiff cautions that the transaction could come with a hidden cost for the U.S. economy.
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He says that to help finance this purchase, &#8220;Qatar will likely sell a lot of Treasuries and other U.S. assets,&#8221; further straining the U.S. bond market that is already under pressure.
Schiff says that this capital reallocation might contribute to &#8220;pushing up inflation and interest rates in the U.S.,&#8221; which comes at a time when the Federal Reserve is already grappling with persistent inflationary pressures amid a ballooning Federal trade deficit.
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&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1922665339348717639?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The deal, which is one of the largest jet purchases ever made, comes at a time of growing concerns regarding <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44267663/ray-dalio-warns-us-debt-crisis-could-trigger-shocking-developments-calls-to-reduce-deficit-at-3-of-gdp">America&#8217;s debt sustainability</a>. 
Early this week, economist Stephanie Pomboy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45369770/whos-going-to-buy-2-trillion-worth-of-paper-macro-expert-calls-wall-street-rally-a-headline-sugar-rush-as-treasury-yield-spike-signals-bigger-trouble">raised similar concerns</a>, asking, &#8220;Who&#8217;s going to buy $2 trillion worth of paper?&#8221; with major buyers such as China pulling back.
As U.S. 30-Year Treasury yields approached 5%, analyst Gordon Johnson warned of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45399783/gordon-johnson-warns-of-potential-liberation-day-20-as-30-year-treasury-yields-approach-5-amid-dollar-weakness">potential &#8220;Liberation Day 2.0,&#8221;</a> as it risks jeopardizing $8 trillion in U.S. debt that is set to be refinanced in 2025. 
On Tuesday, Schiff too called out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/25/05/45396490/peter-schiff-says-trade-truce-aside-the-world-is-losing-confidence-in-dollar-and-in-us-ability-to-put-fiscal-house-in-order">the rising yields</a> and the decline in the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) despite the trade truce with China early in the week, which he says is because &#8220;the world is losing confidence in the dollar,&#8221; and the country&#8217;s ability to get its fiscal house in order.
&#8220;The consequences of de-dollarization will be profound,&#8221; Schiff said, especially as the U.S. Treasury Department ramps up its borrowing, projecting $514 billion in net debt issues during this quarter, which is 317% over its own forecast of $123 billion, just two months ago.
Fund manager, Michael Kao, however, has a different take on this deal with Qatar, referring to it as &#8220;Petrodollar recycling,&#8221; while adding that the Petrodollar system &#8220;isn&#8217;t going away anytime soon,&#8221; in a post on X. Kao also included a list of multi-billion dollar transactions between U.S. companies and Middle-Eastern states to drive his point.
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&mdash; Michael Kao (@UrbanKaoboy) <a href="https://twitter.com/UrbanKaoboy/status/1922702770894753823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: Boeing shares were up 0.64% on Wednesday, trading at 204.72, and are up 0.67% after hours. The U.S. 10-Year and 30-Year Treasury yields continue to inch upward, at 4.536% and 4.968% at the time of writing this, respectively. 
The U.S. Dollar Index is down 0.23% on Wednesday, trading at 100.818, and is currently down 1.49% over the past four weeks, and 3.48% over the past 12 months.
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Today, Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) subsidiary Lockheed Martin España S.A. signed a significant industrial cooperation agreement with the Spanish Ministry of Defense, providing the Spanish defense industry with increased engineering and production capability. This agreement leads to the opportunity for Spanish Industry to compete for the production of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) components. This agreement marks a major milestone in the company's efforts to strengthen defense supply chains, harnessing the best of Spanish, U.S. and greater European industry.
The agreement, signed during the International Defence and Security Exhibition of Spain, (FEINDEF) outlines a framework for future collaboration on industrial development projects in Spain with leading Spanish defense technology firms Sener and Oesía-Tecnobit. Sener will design and develop PAC-3 MSE actuators based on Lockheed Martin specifications and Oesía Tecnobit will produce specialized PAC-3 MSE cables and harnesses. Lockheed Martin España has been working closely with these companies since 2023.

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping $600 billion investment commitment from Saudi Arabia into the United States, calling it a &#8220;golden era&#8221; of U.S.-Middle East economic cooperation and listing a series of multibillion-dollar deals with leading American corporations<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump"> in tech, defense and infrastructure.</a>
"From the moment we started, we've seen wealth that just poured and is pouring back into America," Trump said in Riyadh during the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum.
&#8220;This week, there are multi-billion dollar commercial deals with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMNZ#NASDAQ">AMNZ</a>), Oracle Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NASDAQ">ORCL</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>). They&#8217;re all here. Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), and many, many more,&#8221; Trump added.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Saudi Arabia's $600B Investment Package: What's Inside?</h3>
Trump announced &#8220;the largest set of commercial agreements on record&#8221; between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, calling it a &#8220;historic and transformative&#8221; leap forward.
 The $600 billion deal includes:
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<li>$80 billion joint tech investments by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), and DataVolt.</li>
<li>A $14.2 billion energy export package from GE Vernova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>).</li>
<li>A $4.8 billion aircraft deal involving Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and Saudi aviation leasing firm AviLease.</li>
<li>A $5.8 billion healthcare investment from Shamekh IV Solutions, including a new Michigan IV fluid plant. </li>
<li>Additionally, infrastructure engineering firms including AECOM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACM#NYSE">ACM</a>), Parsons Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSN#NYSE">PSN</a>), Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/J#NYSE">J</a>) and Hill International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIL#NYSE">HIL</a>) are delivering $2 billion in U.S. services exports for Saudi megaprojects such as King Salman Park, King Salman International Airport and Qiddiya City.</li>
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&#8220;Today, the Gulf nations have shown this entire region a path towards safe and orderly societies with improving quality of life, flourishing economic growth, expanding personal freedoms, and increasing responsibilities on the world stage,&#8221; Trump said.
According to the White House fact sheet, new investment funds have been launched jointly between the two nations:
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Defense Sector Boost: $142 Billion In Arms To Saudis</h3>
Trump said the U.S. has secured $142 billion in military equipment purchases from Saudi Arabia, calling it "the largest ever."
The White House said the package covers five key areas: air force advancement, missile defense, maritime security, border modernization, and information systems. It also includes training for Saudi military personnel and support for defense medical services.
The defense sector — particularly companies like Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) — could attract renewed attention if arms deals are formalized.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Healthcare And Industrial Investment Hits Michigan</h3>
Shamekh IV Solutions will invest $5.8 billion, including the development of a high-capacity IV fluid plant in Michigan. 
Trump said: "We've cut our health care costs by 50 to 90%. You're going to see drugs and pharmaceuticals come down at numbers that nobody has ever seen."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump: &#8216;It's Going To Go A Lot Higher&#8217;</h3>
Reiterating his confidence in the U.S. economy and stock market, Trump said: "Five weeks ago, I told people this is a great time to buy. I got criticized for that. Now they don&#8217;t criticize me anymore. People should have listened. But it&#8217;s going to go a lot higher."
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In the high-stakes race to shape America's next-gen missile shield, Wall Street's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45149289/golden-dome-fever-lockheed-raytheon-northrop-brace-for-a-missile-defense-windfall">"Golden Dome" trio</a> &#8211; Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) &#8211; are all chasing glory.
While the Pentagon's checkbook opens wide for Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), only one stock is quietly preparing for a technical breakout that could catch the Street off guard.
Forget who's winning the contract battle &#8211; when it comes to the charts, Northrop Grumman is the one preparing for liftoff.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Northrop Grumman (NOC): The Bearish Chart That's Hiding A Bullish Surprise</h2>
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On the surface, NOC looks anything but ready to rally. This month, it's down over 10%, trading below its five, 20, 50 and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs) &#8211; a textbook bearish picture.
Its MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is negative at 4.60, and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is 42.92, drifting in weak territory.
But here's the twist: NOC's 50-day SMA is just a hair below the 200-day SMA ($494.29 vs. 496.11). One solid up week and we could see a Golden Cross, the bullish technical pattern where the 50-day SMA overtakes the 200-day &#8211; often seen as a launchpad for momentum traders.
So while NOC looks bruised, it might just be the classic case of last to fall, first to fly.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lockheed Martin (LMT): Strong, But Not Strong Enough</h2>
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Lockheed's role in the Dome is rock solid &#8211; THAAD, PAC-3, and command systems are all in its orbit. Its stock is technically bullish, with the price above the eight, 20 and 50-day SMAs and a MACD of 3.93 confirming positive momentum. RSI? A comfortable 55.22.
LMT's 200-day SMA is still far above at $511.65, while the stock trades at $473.16. In other words, this bird's flying &#8211; but not close to a Golden Cross.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RTX Corp (RTX): Already Crossed, Already Priced In</h2>
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RTX is the strongest performer by far: up 23% over the past year and trading above all major SMAs, including the 200-day (now at $122.82). RSI is 56.48 and MACD is 0.46 &#8211; both bullish signals.
But here's the kicker: RTX&#8217;s bullish move indicates that optimism regarding the company could be already priced in. The excitement? In the rearview mirror. For traders hunting the next big technical signal, RTX might be yesterday's headline.
The Pentagon's budget may favor all three Golden Dome names &#8211; but when it comes to technical fireworks, Northrop Grumman is the one to watch. A Golden Cross is right around the corner. If momentum shifts, this underdog could suddenly look a lot less grounded.
So while RTX coasts and Lockheed cruises, NOC is quietly loading for launch.
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On Sunday, India issued its first official response after reports emerged that a Rafale fighter jet, part of the country's prized air fleet, was allegedly shot down by a Chinese-made Pakistani aircraft.
What Happened: The unverified incident, which sent shockwaves across defense circles, rattled the investors, with shares of French manufacturer Dassault Aviation plunging amid growing scrutiny over the jet&#8217;s battlefield performance
On Friday, U.S. officials confirmed that a Chinese-made J-10 aircraft fired air-to-air missiles at Indian fighter jets. One of the Indian jets shot down was a French-built Rafale fighter, while Pakistan&#8217;s U.S.-made F-16s, produced by Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), were not involved in the incident, reported Reuters.
Pakistan&#8217;s Defense Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, claimed that the J-10 was used to shoot down three Rafale planes, newly acquired by India. Pakistan asserts to have downed five Indian planes in total.
On Sunday, Air Marshal A.K. Bharti responded in a press conference regarding the same. &#8220;We are in a combat scenario and losses are a part of it. All our pilots are back home,&#8221; stated Bharti. 
Notably, the Indian military gave no clear answer on this.
The incident led to a decline in shares for Rafale manufacturer Dassault Aviation (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUAVF#OTC">DUAVF</a>). The European listed stock has fallen nearly 10% in the last 5 days. On Friday, the U.S.-listed ADRs closed lower by more than 3.6%. Over the past five days, the ADR lost 4.42% of its value.
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Why It Matters: The incident has piqued the interest of air warfare communities worldwide, eager to understand the tactics, techniques, and procedures used in the confrontation. Washington is closely analyzing the jet's performance against a Western adversary, seeing it as a potential indicator of how Beijing might fare in a conflict over Taiwan or across the broader Indo-Pacific.
The incident comes amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45241770/india-fires-missiles-into-pakistani-territory-trump-hopes-fighting-between-nuclear-rivals-ends-very-quickly">escalating tensions </a>between India and Pakistan. On May 7, India launched missile strikes into Pakistani-controlled territory <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45241770/india-fires-missiles-into-pakistani-territory-trump-hopes-fighting-between-nuclear-rivals-ends-very-quickly">as part of </a>Operation Sindoor to avenge the alleged killings of tourists reportedly by a Pakistani terror group in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
Following this, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45335338/trump-makes-india-pakistan-ceasefire-declaration-in-casual-manner-thank-you-for-your-attention-to-this-matter">U.S.-brokered ceasefire </a>was announced by President Donald Trump. However, the ceasefire was short-lived as explosions in Srinagar and Jammu <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45336288/india-pakistan-ceasefire-teeters-as-blasts-shatter-calm-in-kashmir">raised doubts </a>about the truce&#8217;s longevity.
The two nations are set to hold talks on Monday. 
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India Breaks Silence After Rafale Jet Reportedly Downed By Pakistan's Chinese-Made Fighter — Triggering Sell-Off In Dassault Aviation Stock: 'Losses Are A Part Of...'

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/05/05/final-trades-rockwell-automation-alerian-mlp-lockheed-martin-and-stryker.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Brian Belski, chief investment strategist at BMO Capital Markets, named Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROK/earnings">his final trade</a>.
On the earnings front, Rockwell Automation will report its second quarter fiscal 2025 results on Wednesday, May 7, before the opening bell. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $2.12 per share, down from $2.5 per share in the year-ago period. Rockwell Automation projects quarterly revenue of $1.97 billion for the quarter, compared to $2.13 billion a year earlier.
Anastasia Amoroso, chief investment strategist at iCapital, picked Alerian MLP ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMLP#NYSE">AMLP</a>) as her final trade.
Alerian MLP, on Feb. 11, declared a first-quarter distribution of $0.97.
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Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners named Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>).
Supporting his view, Lockheed Martin posted better-than-expected results for the first quarter on April 22. The company reported a  4% year-over-year increase in net sales to $18.0 billion, beating the consensus of $17.8 billion. It clocked a GAAP EPS of $7.28, beating the consensus of $6.32.
Joseph M. Terranova, senior managing director for Virtus Investment Partners, picked Stryker Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) as his final trade.
Lending support to his choice, Stryker reported quarterly earnings of $2.84 per share on May 1, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.70 per share. The company also reported quarterly sales of $5.87 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $5.70 billion.
Price Action:
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<li>Rockwell Automation shares climbed 0.1% to close at $253.84 on Monday.</li>
<li>Alerian MLP ETF fell 1.9% during Monday's session.</li>
<li>Lockheed Martin shares slipped 0.3% to close at $471.56 on Monday.</li>
<li>Stryker shares rose 0.8% to settle at $381.36.</li>
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