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Could the Navy's Expansion Plans Sink Shipbuilders?
The spending bonanza that investors hoped would follow a push for 355 ships isn't likely to materialize.
Why Shares of Ally Financial Are Falling Today
The lender is paying a steep price to diversify its business.
Why Shares of Ocwen Financial Are Jumping Today
A big-name investor talked up the shares during a midday television appearance.
Why Shares of Leidos Holdings Are Up Today
Strong earnings keep the company's stock surging.
Europe's Largest Bank Plans Massive Job Cuts, Will Shed $100 Billion in Assets in a Sweeping Overhaul
The bank intends to cut back in Europe and North America while investing in Asia and the Middle East.
Why Shares of Fluor Are Falling Today
The SEC is looking at the engineering company's books.
This Government Contractor Can Bounce Back After Losing Its Biggest Contract
The Navy just torpedoed Perspecta's momentum. Is it time to abandon ship?
Why Shares of Chemours Are Up Today
The company posted better-than-expected earnings for the last three months of 2019.
XPO's Business Is Accelerating Again
The company's prospects are strong enough that it is worth questioning the plan to split XPO piecemeal.
4 Winners and 2 Losers From the Pentagon Budget Proposal
The Defense Department outlines clear priorities in its fiscal 2021 funding request.
SAIC Bets on the Cloud With $1.2 Billion Unisys Deal
The government services contractor is bulking up in an area where it expects increased federal spending.
Why Shares of ACCO Brands Are Soaring Today
Despite headwinds, fourth-quarter results came in ahead of expectations.
This Defense Company Just Announced Its Second $1 Billion Deal in a Matter of Weeks
Leidos is rapidly diversifying away from a reliance on government IT.
Why Shares of Goodyear Tire Are Falling Today
It was a tough quarter for the tire manufacturer.
Trump's Defense Budget Proposal Focuses on Nukes, Research
The annual budget request favors research over older planes, and speeds work into refreshing the nuclear triad.
Amazon Prepares to Go to War With Trump Over JEDI Award
The tech giant believes the president improperly interfered to prevent Amazon from winning a $10 billion Pentagon contract.
Why Shares of Manitowoc Fell Today
2020 is shaping up to be a difficult year.
Why Shares of FedEx Were Up Today
The shipping giant will better coordinate division operations to boost efficiency.
Why Shares of Dow Were Down in January
Global demand issues will make it difficult for the chemicals giant to outperform in 2020.
Why Shares of 2U Are 11% Higher Today
The online education company set a positive tone for 2020.