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		<title>(NOC) Northrop Likely to Beat Earnings Again</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/05/13/noc-northrop-likely-to-beat-earnings-again/134617</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 01:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We expect Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) to beat expectations when it reports first quarter 2013 results on Apr 24. Why a Likely Positive Surprise? Our proven model shows that Northrop Grumman is likely to beat earnings because it has the right combination of two key ingredients. Positive Zacks ESP: Expected Surprise Prediction or ESP, which represents the difference between the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate, is at +1.16%. This is a leading indicator of a likely positive earnings surprise for shares. Zacks #3 Rank (Neutral): Note that stocks with Zacks Ranks of #1, #2 and #3 have a significantly higher chance of beating earnings. The Sell rated stocks (#4 and #5) should never be considered going into an earnings announcement. The combination of Northrop Grumman’s Zacks Rank ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) Aerospace &amp; Defense Stock Overview &#8211; April 2013 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/05/02/ba-aerospace-defense-stock-overview-april-2013-zacks-analyst-interviews-2/134854</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 21:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overview The aerospace and defense industry found its largest base in the U.S. with a military budget fittingly impressive. The country&#8217;s global leadership position requires it to maintain the capacity to respond to the ever-changing national security environment. But unlike many other countries, the U.S. relies on the private sector to meet its defense needs. The U.S. Army, Air, and Naval forces enter into long-term contracts with aerospace and defense companies to meet their various needs for systems and equipment. As such, the outlook for the industry is closely tied to the outlook for defense spending by the U.S. government. Earlier this month, the Obama administration proposed defense budget for FY14 of $526.6 billion, down $0.9 billion from the FY13 annualized continuing resolution level of $527.5 billion. However, the FY14 ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin to Build Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant in China</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/27/lmt-lockheed-martin-to-build-ocean-thermal-energy-conversion-plant-in-china/133930</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) has entered into an agreement with Reignwood Group to develop an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) pilot power plant located off the coast of southern China. Per the agreement, this offshore plant with an electric generation capacity of 10 megawatt (MW) will be designed by Lockheed Martin. The plant will supply all the power required by a green resort being built by Reignwood Group. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. This technology is best suited for island and coastal communities where energy transportation costs for other sources of power are very expensive. Like other renewables, namely, solar and wind, OTEC plants provide clean and sustainable energy. ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) Aerospace &amp; Defense Stock Overview &#8211; April 2013 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/25/ba-aerospace-defense-stock-overview-april-2013-zacks-analyst-interviews/134737</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overview The aerospace and defense industry found its largest base in the U.S. with a military budget fittingly impressive. The country&#8217;s global leadership position requires it to maintain the capacity to respond to the ever-changing national security environment. But unlike many other countries, the U.S. relies on the private sector to meet its defense needs. The U.S. Army, Air, and Naval forces enter into long-term contracts with aerospace and defense companies to meet their various needs for systems and equipment. As such, the outlook for the industry is closely tied to the outlook for defense spending by the U.S. government. Earlier this month, the Obama administration proposed defense budget for FY14 of $526.6 billion, down $0.9 billion from the FY13 annualized continuing resolution level of $527.5 billion. However, the FY14 ]]></description>
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		<title>(NOC) Northrop Grumman Wins Contract Modification</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/18/noc-northrop-grumman-wins-contract-modification/133146</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:38:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) won a modification contract from the U.S. Air Force for its Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system. This contract has a total value of $71 million. Global Hawk is an unmanned aircraft system and has the capability to fly for over 30 hours at an altitude of more than 60,000 feet and boasts of near-real-time intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance/ISR and efficient communications relay competencies. In fiscal 2012, Global Hawk operated at a mission-capable rate of nearly 78% that surpassed the U.S. Air Force&#8217;s prerequisite for 19 successive months. The success of this unmanned aircraft system has led to the extension of the existing contract. Per the agreement, the company will provide program management, engineering, and flight operations support to complete Lot 10 aircraft and sensor deliveries. The ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin Inks $256.6M Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/17/lmt-lockheed-martin-inks-256-6m-deal/132030</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The aerospace and defense major Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) has received a total of five standalone contracts from the Department of Defense (DoD). The total contract value is $256.6 million. The lion’s share of these multiple contracts, with a total ceiling value of $146 million, entails the support of the operations of the Joint Land Component Constrictive Training Capability. It involves the largest U.S. defense contractor to assist in the training of officers at the brigade level and above. The contract would support training operations through Mar 31, 2018. Other smaller contracts comprise a $65 million worth of foreign military sales agreement related to the Aegis Weapon System Modernization agenda in Japan. This type of modification contract is scheduled to be completed by Jan 2017. The company has also received ]]></description>
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		<title>(EAC) Erickson Air-Crane Seals Twin Deals</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/11/eac-erickson-air-crane-seals-twin-deals/131943</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:32:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Erickson Air-Crane Inc. (EAC) has received two contracts, one each from Helifor Canada and Western Forest Products Inc. The values of these contracts are in the range of $18-$23 million. Besides providing the S-64E model helicopter, the company will offer pilots, full-field maintenance support crew, parts and components to both the parties under the contract. The Erickson S-64E Aircrane is a flexible and a powerful, commercial heavy-lift helicopter. It has the capacity to lift up to 20,000 pounds of weight at a time along with pilots, the entire field maintenance support crew and parts. The S-64E Aircrane also has a rear load-facing cockpit with complete aircraft control for precision lift and load placement capabilities. Per the agreement with Helifor Canada, Erickson Air-Crane will offer logging services and build a transmission ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin in Supply Pact with NASA</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/11/lmt-lockheed-martin-in-supply-pact-with-nasa/131048</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:29:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) has received an order from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to supply biomedical, medical and health services for all human spaceflight programs of the latter. The contract, awarded by NASA&#8217;s Johnson Space Center, has a maximum potential value of $250 million, over 10 years. The company’s Information Systems &#38; Global Solutions business will be responsible for this contract. The agreement entails Lockheed Martin to provide several kinds of assistance to NASA. These include flight hardware advancement, life sciences research performed on the International Space Station, human factors engineering to improve devices and tests for astronauts in zero gravity environment, space food development, flight and ground crew training, radiation study, and life sciences data archival. The agreement comes under the Human Health and Performance Contract ]]></description>
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		<title>(NOC) Northrop Grumman Upgrades Sensor System</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/08/noc-northrop-grumman-upgrades-sensor-system/131900</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has introduced the Fourth Generation Tracking Adjunct Sensor (4G TAS) for its Hawk air defense system. The company’s Electronic Systems business is responsible for this new product development. The new 4G TAS is a steady and high-resolution sensor system. It offers passive electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) initiating, tracking and investigating competence to Hawk. In addition, this new system provides risk-measurement and detection ability away from the visual range by giving 24 hours real-time positional alertness, and passes them to Hawk&#8217;s fire control radar. Northrop Grumman&#8217;s improvements to the baseline arrangements include a new 640 x 480 pixel infrared sensor. This new sensor has more than double the resolution capacity of the current system. In addition, it has a new Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) camera, which increases resolution and enhances ]]></description>
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		<title>(GD) General Dynamics Gets $40 Million Order for Saudi Tanks</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/04/gd-general-dynamics-gets-40-million-order-for-saudi-tanks/132174</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:35:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[General Dynamics Corporation’s (GD) subsidiary General Dynamics Land Systems has entered into a $40 million agreement with the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command. The deal comes under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales contract to offer defense support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Per the agreement, General Dynamics will provide procurement and production services to the Saudi M1A2 (M1A2S) Abrams tanks. The contract is a modification to an existing contract for the improvement of the fleet of tanks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The previous deal, signed in Jan 2013, was for the production and delivery of 69 Saudi M1A2 Abrams tanks. General Dynamics will roll out the services from its facilities at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in Lima, Ohio. The deliveries are expected to be ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon in Restructuring Mode</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/03/28/rtn-raytheon-in-restructuring-mode/131867</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:51:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) has decided to reorganize its business through segment realignment, announcement of key executive roles and job cuts. The restructuring would aim to streamline operations, increase productivity and achieve stronger alignment with customers’ preferences. The restructuring will be effective from Apr 1, 2013. Currently, Raytheon’s operations are classified into six business segments: Integrated Defense Systems (IDS), Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS), Missile Systems (MS), Network Centric Systems (NCS), Space and Airborne Systems (SAS), and Technical Services (TS).  However, post re-alignment, this number will come down to four. Intelligence and Information Systems and Raytheon Technical Services businesses will combine to form a new segment called Intelligence, Information and Services. Parts of the Network Centric Systems business will be added to Integrated Defense Systems, Missile Systems, Space and Airborne Systems ]]></description>
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		<title>(UTX) United Technologies Divests Goodrich Unit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/03/28/utx-united-technologies-divests-goodrich-unit/131042</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diversified business conglomerate United Technologies Corp. (UTX) recently announced that it has sold the pump and engine control systems business of the erstwhile Goodrich Corporation to Triumph Group, Inc. (TGI) for an undisclosed amount. The asset sale is part of the mandatory requirements set by the regulatory authorities relating to the acquisition of Goodrich by United Technologies. Going forward, United Technologies is also expected to dispense with the electric power business of Goodrich subject to a clearance by the regulatory authorities and adherence to the usual closing conditions. Earlier, on Jul 26, 2012, United Technologies acquired Goodrich for $16.5 billion and combined it with the legacy Hamilton Sundstrand division to form a new operating segment named UTC Aerospace Systems. Hamilton Sundstrand is among the world’s leading suppliers of technologically advanced ]]></description>
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		<title>(GD) General Dynamics Gets Contract to Modify Zumwalt Class Guided Missle Destroyer</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/03/24/gd-general-dynamics-gets-contract-to-modify-zumwalt-class-guided-missle-destroyer/131173</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2013 17:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[General Dynamics Corporation’s (GD) marine business wing Bath Iron Works clinched an $18.0 million contract for the modification of the first DDG-1000 Zumwalt class guided missile destroyer. The production of the first next generation DDG-1000 class destroyer is slated to be completed in 2015. The contract is an extension of the original $3.1 billion maintenance and support deal that the company received in 2008. The contract will enable General Dynamics to continue lending its expertise and resources for supporting the building and maintenance of the vessel. The complex body design of the Zumwalt destroyers present challenges which the company needs to study and incorporate in their technological capabilities thereby making the process easier for General Dynamics to construct the next set of destroyers. General Dynamics has received a string of ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) Boeing Gets Orders for 777-300 ERs</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/03/15/ba-boeing-gets-orders-for-777-300-ers/130757</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:34:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aerospace giant The Boeing Company (BA) announced it received a commitment from Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) for the purchase of six 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The cost of the airplanes will be $1.9 billion at current list prices. SWISS is a part of the Lufthansa Group. The 777 -300 ER model is preferred by airline operators due to its capability to fly long distances with more than 350 passengers. This aircraft is 18%-20% more fuel efficient than other rival models in this range. The spacious interiors of the airplanes increase the comfort level of the passengers. The maximum flying range of the aircraft is 7,825 nautical miles (14,490 km). These very features would help SWISS to retain its competitive edge over other airliners which operate airplanes with more than ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) Boeing Wins Billion Dollar Order</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/03/06/ba-boeing-wins-billion-dollar-order/130074</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Boeing Company (BA) has received an order worth $1 billion from Cathay Pacific Airways for three 747-8 Freighter airplanes. The order also includes options for five additional 777 Freighters. Besides strengthening its position as a market leader in the air cargo business, Cathay Pacific Airways seems to be renewing its freighter fleet with newer, more efficient airplanes. Cathay Pacific currently operates six 747-400 Freighters, eight 747-8 Freighters, six 747-400ER Freighters and one 747-400 BCF. The new 747-8 Freighters fleet will gradually replace the older fleet. The Boeing 747-8 is a wide-body jet airliner developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It is the fourth-generation Boeing 747 version, with lengthened fuselage, redesigned wings, and improved efficiency. The 747-8 has two main variants: the 747-8 Intercontinental (747-8I) for passengers and the 747-8 Freighter ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin in Littoral Combat Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/03/06/lmt-lockheed-martin-in-littoral-combat-deal/130073</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) was provided funding in the amount of $696,629,123 for construction of two Littoral Combat Ships. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting authority. A littoral combat ship is a type of relatively small surface vessel intended for operations in the littoral zone. They are well designed to tackle rapidly changing global threats and provide a cost-effective solution in the current era of tight budgets. Work on the contract will mainly be performed in Marinette, Wisconsin (56%); Walpole, Massachusetts (14%); Washington, D.C. (12%); Oldsmar, Florida (4%); Beloit, Wisconsin (3%); Moorestown, New Jersey (2%); and Minneapolis, Minnesota (2%). The company expects to finish work on the contract by Jul 2018. Lockheed Martin is the largest U.S. defense contractor with a platform-centric focus and a steady ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) Boeing Gets $3.2 Billion Order</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/03/04/ba-boeing-gets-3-2-billion-order/129746</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:26:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Boeing Company (BA) has entered into an agreement, worth $3.2 billion, with Air Lease Corporation (“ALC”) to supply 10 units of 777-300 Extended Range (ER) airplanes. Boeing has a long-standing alliance with ALC and aims to meet its commitments in terms of maintaining products standard along with delivery timing. The company has already received orders to deliver 185 airplanes, including 78 units of Next-Generation 737s, 80 units of 737 MAXs, 12 units of 787 Dreamliners and 15 units of 777-300ERs to Air Lease Corporation. In Jul 2012, the company received an order from ALC, with a list-price value of $7.2 billion, to supply 60 units of 737 MAX 8 and 15 units of 737 MAX 9 airplanes along with reconfirmation rights for 25 units of additional 737 MAXs airplanes. ]]></description>
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		<title>(GD) General Dynamics to Underperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/02/26/gd-general-dynamics-to-underperform/127968</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:24:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Feb 4, 2013, we downgraded defense and aerospace operator, General Dynamics Corporation (GD) to Underperform based on the company’s dismal fourth quarter and full year 2012 financial results. The company currently has a short-term Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Why the Downgrade? General Dynamics recently reported lackluster 2012 results. The company posted fourth quarter 2012 earnings of $1.39 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.90 per share. Reported quarter revenue of $8.08 billion failed to meet the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $731 million. The downside reflects huge charges at its information systems business and a revenue decline at European Land Systems. Currently, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2013 is $1.61, an estimated decline of 5.29% year over year. Cause for Concern The company’s Gulfstream business is facing ]]></description>
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		<title>(AAPL) Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Season Gets Into High Gear &#8211; Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/20/aapl-fourth-quarter-2012-earnings-season-gets-into-high-gear-earnings-preview/126708</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:56:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fourth quarter reporting season gets into high gear this week, with 253 companies coming out with quarterly results, including 83 S&#38;P 500 companies. The earnings season thus far has been relatively uneventful, but we will have a better idea by the end of this week; by then we will have seen 30% of the total fourth quarter reports. While last week was all about banks, the focus this week is on the Technology sector, particularly Apple (AAPL) which reports after the close on Wednesday. The iPhone maker has lost some of its sizzle lately and is expected to see earnings decline from the same period last year. No company grows forever, but it may be premature to write Apple off. Other major Tech companies reporting results this week include ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) Boeing to Upgrade Globemaster</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/03/ba-boeing-to-upgrade-globemaster/125373</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/03/ba-boeing-to-upgrade-globemaster/125373#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:39:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aerospace-Defense - Major Diversified]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aerospace giant The Boeing Co. (BA) received an $895 million contract from the U.S. Air Force right before year-end 2012. Per this 10-year contact, Boeing will be entrusted with the responsibility of upgrading the military transport aircraft C-17 Globemaster. Boeing will provide integrated software, hardware and weapons system upgrades to C-17 Globemaster. Most of the work will be done in its Long Beach, California facility. United States continues to play an active role in global peace keeping, with C-17 Globemaster playing an important role in such missions. The contract for upgrade is in recognition of the importance of this aircraft, which will also be made ready for service in the next decade. Primarily developed for military transportation, this aircraft is also used for humanitarian work and national emergencies. Apart from ]]></description>
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		<title>(AIR) AAR Corporation Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/01/air-aar-corporation-earnings-scorecard/125063</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/01/air-aar-corporation-earnings-scorecard/125063#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aerospace-Defense Products & Services]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[AAR Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[AAR Corp. (AIR), Illinois-based aerospace/defense products and services supplier, surpassed its earnings expectation in fiscal 2013 second-quarter with a decent revenue increase, driven by its recent acquisitions. AAR is also in the process of expanding its operations in the recently opened Duluth MRO facility. Let’s take a brief look at the company’s financials in the recently reported quarter: Earnings Review A world leader in aftermarket products and services to the global aerospace industry, AAR Corp. posted a 2.3% increase in earnings year over year to settle at 44 cents per share. It also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents by 7.3%. Revenue for the reported quarter increased 6.4% to $512.8 million from $482.0 million in the year-ago comparable quarter. The results, however, fell short of the Zacks Consensus ]]></description>
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		<title>(FLIR) FLIR Systems Acquires Traficon</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/01/flir-flir-systems-acquires-traficon/125053</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/01/flir-flir-systems-acquires-traficon/125053#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:31:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Scientific & Technical Instruments]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[FLIR Systems, Inc. (FLIR) recently announced the acquisition of Traficon International NV, one of the leading players in video detection technologies for traffic applications, for about $46 million in cash. Based in Wevelgem, Belgium, Traficon is a leader in video image processing software and hardware for traffic analysis worldwide. Traficon primarily innovates intelligent technology to enhance traffic safety through automatic incident detection, traffic data collection and intersection vehicle and pedestrian presence detection. The acquisition is expected to be neutral to earnings in fiscal 2013 but will be accretive from 2014 onward. Through this integration, FLIR Systems expects to increase the pace of the adoption of FLIR technology in the increasing market for video-based traffic control solutions across the world. Apart from this, Traficon’s video analytics capabilities will be included into ]]></description>
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		<title>(AIR) AAR&#8217;s Outperform Rating Reaffirmed</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/01/air-aars-outperform-rating-reaffirmed/125009</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/01/air-aars-outperform-rating-reaffirmed/125009#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We recently maintained our Outperform recommendation on AAR Corp. (AIR), one of the leading suppliers of aftermarket products and services to the global aerospace/aviation industry. Headquartered in Delaware, the company conducts its business mainly through 7 subsidiaries. A strong aviation market in the fiscal 2013 is expected to augment the commercial air transport sector, helping the company to prosper. Besides, the strategic contract wins coupled with a strong operating efficiency of the company is indeed a blessing. A reduction in the leased aircraft portfolio in order to remain focused on the core business also exhibits strong possibilities for the company to become a specialist in the industry it operates. However, we are conscious of the overcapacity in the commercial aviation market, adjustment in the military spending along with a margin ]]></description>
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		<title>(NOC) Northrop Grumman&#8217;s Drones Proposed for Sale</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/31/noc-northrop-grummans-drones-proposed-for-sale/124590</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Department of Defense (“DoD”) has made a proposal to Congress for the sale of Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NOC) Global Hawk surveillance drones to the government of South Korea under the foreign military sale (“FMS”) program. The deal is expected to be $1.2 billion. If the request is approved by the Congress, then Northrop will sell four RQ-4 Block 30 (I) Global Hawk spy drones. Per the deal, Northrop would also supply associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support, which would include infrared and electro-optical sensors, imagery analysis systems and moving target indicators on board the Global Hawk Block-30 unmanned aircraft. These drones have been used by the U.S. Air Force in Afghanistan and Iraq. The deal would be the first order in the Asia- Pacific region for the high-altitude surveillance ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Aerospace and Defense Stock Overview &#8211; Dec 2012 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. is the world’s largest aerospace and defense market, and also home to the world’s largest military budget. The industry largely depends on U.S. government contracts. As such, the outlook for the industry is closely tied to the outlook for de buy levitra fense spending by the government. The spending component of the ongoing budget debate and the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ is heavily weighted towards the defense budget. Defense spending is the major source of revenue for the top nine global aerospace and defense companies, with the US accounting for more than 40% of total global defense spending. Given the uncertain macroeconomic environment, not just in the U.S. but also globally, the industry faces the risk of fewer new orders as customers are more likely to postpone or cancel contractual ]]></description>
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		<title>(GD) General Dynamics Gets Sub-Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/23/gd-general-dynamics-gets-sub-contract/124120</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2012 16:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[General Dynamics Electric Boat, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation (GD), has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract worth $41 million to perform non-nuclear submarine modernization and maintenance work. The contract includes four annual options. If these options are exercised, the cumulative value of the contract would be $222.3 million. Under the contract, Electric Boat will continue operating the New England Maintenance Manpower Initiative, providing a wide range of non-nuclear overhaul, repair and modernization services in support of submarines, floating dry docks, support and service craft and other equipment at the base. About 250 Electric Boat employees will be engaged in the work. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, General Dynamics engages in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat vehicles, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine ]]></description>
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		<title>(GD) General Dynamics Gets FBI Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/18/gd-general-dynamics-gets-fbi-contract/123571</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[General Dynamics Corporation&#8216;s (GD) unit, General Dynamics Information Technology (“GDIT”), has received a 5-year task order, worth $42.2 million, from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”). The company has already appointed more than 30 new employees in several locations to support this task order. Per the agreement, the company will deliver information technology (“IT”) services to FBI’s Computer Analysis Response Team Storage Area Network (“CARTSAN”) segment. General Dynamics will deliver required infrastructure to CARTSAN to obtain, develop and present hidden digital information. In addition, the company will provide maintenance and administrative support to the Computer Analysis Response Team – Forensic Analysis Unit for its Forensic Networks Program and other forensic programs. This task order was awarded under the FBI Information Technology Supplies and Support Services contract (“FBI IT Triple S”). ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Gets $422 Million Paveway Deal</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 06:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) has received a contract worth $422 million for its combat-proven Paveway II family of precision-guided munitions. The contract was under a direct commercial sale from an international customer. Paveway provides warfighter unparalleled accuracy and standoff capability that has revolutionized tactical air-to-ground warfare by converting dumb bombs into precision-guided munitions. Bombs equipped with Paveway kits have been tested and proven in every major conflict in which it has been used. The new version of Paveway includes Global Positioning System (“GPS”)/Inertial Navigation System guidance capabilities. The new version is a combination of precision and flexibility of traditional laser-guided weapons and all-weather capability of Inertial Navigation System guidance. The old and new version put together evolves into a weapon that enhances the mission success rate while lowering the requisite sortie ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin Gets Army Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/11/18/lmt-lockheed-martin-gets-army-contract/118604</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) was competitively awarded by the U.S. Army a $114 million, five-year contract to upgrade combat vehicle simulators for soldier training, and also to expand the training capability for the Marine Corps. Per the contract, Lockheed Martin will develop and install 13 upgrades for close combat tactical training systems at 19 Army installations. The new technologies will add integrated displays and replicate tactical vehicle capabilities identical to those now entering the field. The enhancements will be fielded from February 2013. In addition to the upgrades for the Army, the company will also deliver new training systems to the Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, providing commonality across services. Engineering work for this training system will be performed in Orlando, Florida. Based in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin Boosts Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/23/lmt-lockheed-martin-boosts-dividend/114335</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) has announced that it will increase the quarterly dividend rate to $1.15 per share, up approximately by 15 cents from the current payout of approximately $1.00 per share. The proposed hike would bring the annual dividend to $4.60, up 15% from the previous payout. The increased quarterly dividend will be paid on December 28, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 3, 2012. With the current annual dividend rate of $4.60 and the current price of $92.46 (as of September 27, 2012), the company had a dividend yield of approximately 5%. This is the tenth consecutive annual double-digit increase of the company’s dividend. In September 2011, the company had increased its quarterly dividend by 33% or 25 cents per share from ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin Gets $13.5 Million U.S Navy Order</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/23/lmt-lockheed-martin-gets-13-5-million-u-s-navy-order/115799</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:07:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) has received a five-year contract worth $13.5 million from the Office of Naval Research to explore highly advanced autonomous technologies aboard an unmanned vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Per the contract, Lockheed Martin with a team consisting of industry, government, and academic partners will develop a technology that will allow an unmanned vertical take-off and landing aircraft to operate under supervisory control. The technology is developed in such a way that at the high level, the system will be controlled manually, while it will be operated automatically at the low level. Further, the technology will offer supplemental decision aids on legacy manned platforms to the pilots and will have the potential to improve the utility and effectiveness of current unmanned vertical take-off and landing aircraft, In ]]></description>
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		<title>(ERJ) Embraer S.A. Reports Reduced Third Quarter Aircraft Delivery</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/23/erj-embraer-s-a-reports-reduced-third-quarter-aircraft-delivery/115925</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest among Brazil’s aircraft manufacturers, Embraer S.A. (ERJ) released its aircraft delivery report for the third quarter 2012, ended September 30, 2012. The company delivered 40 aircraft as compared to 55 aircraft delivered in the previous quarter. Of the total, 27 jets were delivered to commercial aviation market including 17 E-190, 7 E-175 and 3 E-195, while the remaining 13 jets were delivered to executive aviation inclusive of 11 Light and 2 Large jets. Combining the third quarter results, the company delivered as many as 129 aircraft during the first nine months of 2012. Of these, 83 deliveries were made in the commercial aviation market and 46 in the executive market. Commercial aircraft deliveries included 52 E-190, 17 E-175 and 14 E-195 while executive aircraft deliveries included 40 Light ]]></description>
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		<title>(NOC) Northrop Grumman to Upgrade Bombers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/16/noc-northrop-grumman-to-upgrade-bombers/116356</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) was awarded a $108 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to upgrade its fleet of B-2 stealth bombers. There are 20 B-2s in the U.S. fleet, with 19 at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and 1 used for flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The contract covers new software and hardware that increases the processing power of the plane, creating a more advanced communications suite. While Northrop is the prime contractor for installation, the parts for the upgrade were designed with a number of partners. The upgrade will include a processing unit designed by Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) and a disk drive unit developed by Honeywell International Inc. (HON). To support the new processing units, Northrop is also installing a network ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) Boeing Seals a Big 737 Order</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leading commercial airplane producer, The Boeing Co. (BA) received another multi billion order for its 737 model from Alaska Airlines. Per the order, Boeing will supply 50’ 737 airlines at list prices taking the deal value to $5 billion. Out of the total airplanes ordered, 37 of them will be 737 MAX. Alaska Airlines is sure to get a discount on the list prices, as is the custom offered by Boeing on bulk orders. The Boeing 737 MAX sees brisk demand in the single-aisle market for its fuel efficiency and low carbon dioxide emissions. Powered by the Commercial Fan Motor (“CFM”) International LEAP-1B engines, the Advanced Technology winglet of this airplane also enhances performance. Additionally, the pivoting overhead stowage bins add to the spaciousness of the cabin. The bins give ]]></description>
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		<title>(GD) General Dynamics Gets Submarine Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/08/gd-general-dynamics-gets-submarine-contract/112755</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:46:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[General Dynamics Corporation’s (GD) unit, Electric Boat Corporation was awarded a $94 million cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order for fire restoration efforts to the damaged U.S. Navy’s Los Angeles Class attack nuclear submarine USS Miami. Earlier this year, a fire aboard the submarine damaged the vessel while it was undergoing work at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. General Dynamics, per the contract, will provide assessment and analysis, planning, material procurement, fabrication and initial installation as required to return this mission ready submarine to the fleet. This work will be done in coordination with the ongoing Engineered Overhaul being executed by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. This contract includes a negotiated priced option which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this delivery order ]]></description>
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		<title>(ERJ) Embraer Delivers Jet to Belavia</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/09/25/erj-embraer-delivers-jet-to-belavia/112698</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:26:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week, Embraer S.A. (ERJ), the largest Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, made a delivery of its EMBRAER 175 jet to Belavia, the 100% state-owned flag-carrier of Belarus. The aircraft delivered is leased from Air Lease Corporation of Los Angeles and will fly on European routes from Minsk International airport in Belarus. The aircraft manufacturer is still due to delivery another E175 jet to Belavia by the end of this year. E175 jet supports 12 business class and 64 economy class seats. Embraer over time has been growing its presence in major parts of the world, especially Europe and Asia. Belavia is the company’s ninth customer in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Across the world, as many as 340 E170s/E175s jets are operating, clearly depicting the growing preferences for the company’s aircrafts. ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) Boeing&#8217;s 737 Order to Fetch $2.4Billion</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/09/24/ba-boeings-737-order-to-fetch-2-4billion/113503</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leading commercial airplane producer, The Boeing Co. (BA) received a firm order of 25 airplanes from Avolon. The order includes 10’ 737 MAX 8s, 5’ 737 MAX 9s and 10’ Next-Generation 737-800s. The total value of the order at list prices is pegged at $2.4 billion. The airline leasing company Avolon initially made a commitment to Boeing at the Farnborough Airshow in July about the 737 aircraft and this order is a finalization of that commitment. The Farnborough Air show was a happy hunting ground for Boeing as the company was able to secure a few multi-billion dollar order commitments for its 737 model. The Boeing 737 MAX sees brisk demand in the single-aisle market for its fuel efficiency and low carbon dioxide emissions. Powered by the Commercial Fan Motor ]]></description>
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		<title>(GD) Aerospace and Defense Stock Overview &#8211; August 2012 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/31/gd-aerospace-and-defense-stock-overview-august-2012-zacks-analyst-interviews/110907</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:25:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The growth of the Aerospace and Defense industry depends largely on the spending outlook of government departments, with the U.S. defense budget being the primary driver. The U.S. is the world’s largest aerospace and defense market, and also home to the world’s largest military budget. The industry largely depends on U.S. government contracts. Defense spending is the major source of revenue for the top nine global aerospace and defense companies, with the US accounting for more than 40% of total global defense spending. Given the uncertain macroeconomic environment, not just in the U.S. but also globally, the industry faces the risk of fewer new orders as customers are more likely to postpone or cancel contractual orders and/or payments. With the U.S. government expected to institute greater austerity in its defense ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Gets Navy Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/21/rtn-raytheon-gets-navy-contract/104548</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:14:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) announced that it has received a $45.9 million contract modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 123 Tomahawk Block IV Composite Capsule Launching Systems (“CCLS”) for the U. S. Navy. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. The CCLS is a water tight encapsulating system in which the Tomahawk missile is loaded, shipped and launched from Navy submarines.  Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona; Lincoln, Nebraska; Camden, Arkansas; Rocket Center, West Virginia; Carpentersville, Illinois; Joplin, Missouri; Hopkinton, Massachusetts; Huntsville, Arkansas; and Alamitos &#38; Torrance, California. Raytheon expects to finish work on the contract by July 2014. Raytheon is one of the best-positioned companies among the large-cap defense players due to its non-platform-centric focus, as well as its ]]></description>
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		<title>(ERJ) Embraer S.A. Tax Woes Cut Profits</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/20/erj-embraer-s-a-tax-woes-cut-profits/106415</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Embraer S.A.’s (ERJ) second quarter of 2012 earnings per ADS (diluted) came in at 30 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 58 cents. This also compared unfavorably with earnings of 53 cents in the year-ago quarter. The tapered earnings primarily resulted from deferred income taxes generated by the appreciation of the US Dollar, which negatively impacted net income. Revenue Net revenue in the quarter was $1717.3 million, up 26.4% year over year, driven by the delivery of 35 jets to the commercial aviation market and 20 to the executive aviation market (17 light jets and 3 large jets). Revenue surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1487.0 million. Commercial Aviation revenue accounted for 68.5% of total revenue, Defense and Security Business contributed around 15.5%, Executive Aviation 15.2%, and Others 0.8%. ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) The Boeing Company Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/13/ba-the-boeing-company-earnings-preview/105446</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:34:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aerospace &#38; defense behemoth, The Boeing Company (BA) is all set to report its second quarter 2012 results before the start of trading on July 25, 2012. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter of 2012 is $1.10 (year-over-year decrease of 11.6%) on revenues of $19,389 million (year-over-year increase of 17.2%). First Quarter Recap Boeing posted first quarter 2011 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.11, beating both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 96 cents and year-ago EPS of 79 cents. The company’s strong numbers came from higher commercial planes deliveries which more than offset a tepid quarter for defense. On a reported basis, Boeing reported quarterly EPS of $1.22 versus 78 cents in the year-ago quarter. The 11 cents difference between reported and operating earnings, during the quarter, ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) Boeing Beats Earnings Forecasts &#8211; Raises Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/07/25/ba-boeing-beats-earnings-forecasts-raises-outlook/105953</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:16:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the second quarter of 2012, The Boeing Company (BA), registering strong core performance across its businesses, posted strong numbers. In the reported quarter, the company posted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.27 beating both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11 and the year-ago EPS of $1.25. The company witnessed 27% higher commercial airplane deliveries while its defense business, showing resilience, clocked higher revenues and strong margins in a difficult market environment. Operating Statistics On the revenue front, the company witnessed its quarterly revenue rise 20.9% year over year to $20.0 billion, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $19.4 billion. Segment Results Commercial Airplanes Boeing’s Commercial Airplane segment saw a 27% rise in deliveries to 150 units in the reported quarter. As a result, Commercial Airplanes revenue increased by 34% ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Aerospace &amp; Defense Stock Overview &#8211; May 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/05/15/lmt-aerospace-defense-stock-overview-may-2012-industry-outlook/100139</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. is the world’s largest aerospace and defense market, and also home to the world’s largest military budget. The growth of the Aerospace and Defense industry depends largely on the spending outlook of government departments, with the U.S. defense budget being the primary driver. The industry largely depends on U.S. government contracts. Given the uncertain macroeconomic environment, not just in the U.S. but also globally, the industry faces the risk of fewer new orders as customers are more likely to postpone or cancel contractual orders and/or payments. Defense spending is the major source of revenue for the top nine global aerospace and defense companies, with the US accounting for more than 40% of total global defense spending. However, with the U.S. government expected to institute greater austerity in its ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Beats on Orders &#8211; Raises View</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/05/02/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-beats-on-orders-raises-view/99755</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 13:34:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) reported first quarter 2012 earnings per share of $2.01, comfortably surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.88 and last year&#8217;s $1.85. The bottom line was driven by strong sales and orders. Operating Statistics Quarterly net sales fell marginally by 0.4% year over year to $3.59 billion. Sales growth in the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (“C3ISR”) and Aircraft Modernization and Maintenance (“AM&#38;M”) segments were offset by lower sales from the Government Services segment. The sales figure was, however, above our expectation by $129 million. In the reported quarter, funded orders increased to $4.1 billion compared with $3.4 billion in the prior-year period, attributable to several new international business wins and several Department of Defense (“DoD”) and international contracts. The company’s recently acquired subsidiary, ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin and Japan in Detector Deal</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 17:40:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) has received a $22.4 million order for the delivery of 19 AbleSentry systems from the Japan Ministry of Defense. Along with its trading partner ITOCHU Corporation, the company will supply AbleSentry systems that are capable of giving early warning for attacks. AbleSentry systems are simple to deploy and operate and are designed for the tactical battlefield. It features a sophisticated detection algorithm that facilitates in advanced chemical, biological, and radiological detection. The system&#8217;s array of networked remote sensors minimizes the potential for false alarms. Also, each remote sensor measures wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, location data and collects an air sample for subsequent biological agent confirmation and identification. Lockheed Martin is the largest U.S. defense contractor with a platform-centric focus that guarantees a steady inflow ]]></description>
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		<title>(NOC) Northrop Grumman Wins OPTARSS II Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/19/noc-northrop-grumman-wins-optarss-ii-contract/97739</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:35:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has received a $100 million contract from the U.S. Army as part of an Operations Planning Training and Resource Support Services (OPTARSS) II contract. Per the deal, Northrop will continue to provide support to the III Corps Mission Command Training Center. The five-year contract includes one base year and four option years. Per the contract, the company will provide training to the Army mission command systems, simulation-driven staff training exercises, and immersive training to the squad. In March 2011, the company had received a $2.5 billion contract to provide OPTARSS II to the US Army. OPTARSS II is a master, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, multiple award task order contract that is made to provide utmost flexibility for an expedited ordering process to satisfy the needs of ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAA) MAA Acquires Virginia Property</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/05/maa-maa-acquires-virginia-property/97732</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:51:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MAA (MAA), an apartment-only real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently completed the acquisition of Adalay Bay – a 240-unit upscale apartment community in Chesapeake, Virginia &#8212; for an undisclosed price. The transaction was funded with the proceeds from a secondary offering of approximately 1.96 million shares completed earlier in the year. Developed in 2002, Adalay Bay is strategically located in the Hampton Roads area of Chesapeake that houses the commercial Port of Hampton Roads, which is serviced by about 90% of the world&#8217;s shipping lines. The region is also famous for the presence of several Fortune 500 companies, including 3M (MMM), AT&#38;T (T), Boeing (BA), Federal Express (FDX), Xerox (XRX) and Lockheed Martin (LMT). Besides the booming technology industry, Hampton Roads also boasts a strong tourism industry with several ]]></description>
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		<title>(NOC) Northrop Grumman Wins Air Force Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/04/noc-northrop-grumman-wins-air-force-contract/95987</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:59:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has received a firm-fixed-price contract worth $334 million from the U.S. Air Force to provide Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (“LAIRCM”) systems and support. The contract, immediately effective, will continue through April 2014. Per the contract, the company will deliver LAIRCM hardware and provide associated support. The LAIRCM system is an active countermeasure that operates by automatically detecting a missile launch, determining the threat and activating a high-intensity laser-based countermeasure system to track and defeat the missile. Meanwhile, the company also received a five-year-delivery, indefinite-quantity, post-production support contract from the U.S Air Force for the LITENING targeting pod program. The support contract comprises G4 upgrade kits, updated Operational Flight Programs, and integration and flight tests with the F-16 Block 30, F-16 Block 40/50, A-10C, F-15E, B-52 and ]]></description>
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		<title>(NOC) Northrop Grumman Analyst Remains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/04/noc-northrop-grumman-analyst-remains-neutral-on-shares/94838</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:57:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) posted mixed results for the December quarter surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate on the bottom line but missing the consensus at the top. Looking forward, the company offers a strong program portfolio positioned to take advantage of focus areas in the defense space, an improving balance sheet and an ongoing share repurchase program. Our bullish outlook for the company is supported by favorable projected revenue, diversified revenue and earnings streams, and discounted relative valuation metrics. However, our bullishness would be tempered by apprehension regarding defense cutbacks on high-cost platform programs, over-exposure to the DOD budget, lower backlog, cost over-runs and reductions in the Afghanistan and Iraq operations. Northrop Grumman is the fourth largest U.S. defense contractor behind The Boeing Company (BA); Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT); and ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) Boeing 787 Commercial Aircraft Orders Swell</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/31/ba-boeing-787-commercial-aircraft-orders-swell/97207</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:19:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The international commercial airplane producer, The Boeing Co. (BA) announced that it received orders for two 787-9 from Air New Zealand. The order for the two airplanes is valued at $455.6 million at list prices. Air New Zealand booked its first two 787-9 airplanes on August 25, 2004. Subsequently, the carrier booked six more airplanes. The present booking takes the total count to 10. Boeing’s 787 variant is the first passenger jetliner manufactured mostly of lightweight and environmentally friendly composite material; a welcome change from traditional materials like aluminum and titanium. The new airplane was preferred by airline companies at it also promises fuel efficiency, consuming 20% less fuel than the airplanes of its peers. Boeing’s first delivery of 787 model was delayed by more than three and a half ]]></description>
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