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Katie Spence

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Katie Spence has been a financial journalist for The Fool since 2011. She specializes in defense companies, “green" technology, autos, and robots. Follow me on Twitter for breaking news in the defense, auto, and robot industry.

Recent Articles by Katie Spence

Jan 11, 2016 by Katie Spence

The 3 Most Important Defense Contracts for Northrop Grumman

The Long Range Strike Bomber is a massive contract, but it's not the only thing you should watch when it comes to this government contractor.

Dec 15, 2015 by Katie Spence

The 3 Most Important Defense Contracts for Lockheed Martin

The F-35 fighter jet is a massive contract, but it's not the only defense contract investors should monitor.

Nov 14, 2015 by Katie Spence

The Truth About Defense Contracts: Does Size Matter?

The F-35 fighter jet and the KC-46A Tanker contracts might be worth billions, but smaller defense contracts are just as important to companies' bottom lines.

Nov 8, 2015 by Katie Spence

Watch Out, SpaceX: ULA Is Building a Reusable Rocket, Too

Are Elon Musk, and SpaceX, changing space travel forever?

Nov 6, 2015 by Katie Spence

What You Need to Know About Northrop Grumman's $80 Billion Long-Range Strike Bomber Win

Northrop Grumman just beat Boeing and Lockheed Martin for the Air Force's LRS-B contract. But, there's more to this contract win than meets the eye.

Oct 18, 2015 by Katie Spence

Northrop Grumman's Global Hawk Just Scored $3.2 Billion: Will Lockheed Martin's U-2 Get the Ax?

Here's why the Air Force's latest contract might be a step toward retiring the U-2 Dragon Lady in 2019.

Oct 10, 2015 by Katie Spence

The Real Reason the Air Force Wants to Retire the A-10

The A-10 is a beloved fighter, but the Air Force can't afford to keep it and keep up with the United States' adversaries at the same time.

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Sep 1, 2015 by Katie Spence

Will Toyota Motor's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Gamble Pay Off?

Here’s what you need to know before Toyota launches its all-new FCV, the Mirai, in October 2015.

Aug 29, 2015 by Katie Spence

1 Stock Wall Street Is Wrong About

United Technologies' stock has taken a beating lately. Is now the time to buy?

Aug 21, 2015 by Katie Spence

1 Stock I'm Watching but Won't Buy Yet

With contracts like Lockheed Martin's F-35 and Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, Hexcel's future looks promising.

Aug 16, 2015 by Katie Spence

One Stock That’s Nothing but a Dividend Yield Trap

L-3 Communications’ dividend yield seems attractive, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good investment.

Aug 9, 2015 by Katie Spence

Are $1.5 Billion in Lockheed Martin's Patriot Missiles Headed to the Middle East?

Why Lockheed Martin’s latest foreign military sale is great news for defense investors.

Aug 8, 2015 by Katie Spence

3 Top Dividend Stocks for Beginning Investors

The stock market can be intimidating, but not if you know what to look for.

Aug 1, 2015 by Katie Spence

Lockheed Martin's Littoral Combat Ship Is Finally Making Headway -- but Is It Too Late?

The US Navy needs new ships, and this time it’s decided it wants a frigate.

Jul 25, 2015 by Katie Spence

Congress, Defense, and What You Need to Know Before 2016

How the federal budget and the latest defense bill could impact Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman.

Jul 11, 2015 by Katie Spence

The Ugly Truth About Defense Stocks

Does your view of the world impact your investment in defense companies like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman?

Aug 31, 2014 by Katie Spence

The Biggest Threat to America’s Security Isn’t What You Think

Why ISIS, Russia, and North Korea play second fiddle to this insidious threat.

Aug 18, 2014 by Katie Spence

The Most Popular Business Jets -- This Is How the Elite Like to Fly

Cessna, Gulfstream, and Bombardier battle it out for jet domination.

Aug 16, 2014 by Katie Spence

Are Airplanes Really Safe? One Hacker Says Maybe Not.

Can hackers use a plane’s Wi-Fi to access critical systems?

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Oct 30, 2018 by Katie Spence

U.S. Submarines Are Dying -- Will These 2 Companies Build Our New Nuclear Attack Subs?

Will the United States government heed the Navy’s warning and increase procurement of Virginia-class submarines?

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