Giant conglomerate status is not something companies come by easily. But of all the likely future multifaceted behemoths out there, Lockheed Martin (LMT -1.19%) shows perhaps more potential than most. In this video, Fool.com contributor Aimee Duffy points to Lockheed's growing energy business, highlighting projects that reach far beyond the scope of defense contractors' traditional business.
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Is Lockheed Martin the Next GE?
Energy stands a fair chance at driving the future of this defense contractor.
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Fool contributor Aimee Duffy has no position in any stocks mentioned. Fool contributor Tyler Crowe has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of General Electric Company and Lockheed Martin. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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