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A look at L-3’s largest business segment
In this article, we will see how Aerospace Systems, L-3’s largest business segment, performed in 3Q14.

Raytheon: A Top Pick to Hedge against Political Risks
Credit Suisse cited L-3 Communications (LLL), Raytheon (RTN), and General Dynamics (GD) as its picks to hedge against the election cycle.

CAE Reports Strong Quarterly Results in 2Q16
CAE has a market capitalization of $3.0 billion. After its 2Q16 earnings report, CAE fell by 2.9% to close at $11.07 per share as of November 11, 2015.
Republican views on defense spending
The United States is known for ensuring security by constantly preparing for war. Republicans have widely opposed these defense cuts and will most likely try to reduce the defense spending limit of the U.S. government.

Boeing Falls behind Airbus in Aircraft Deliveries
The ongoing trouble with 737 MAX series planes has been hurting Boeing’s (BA) overall commercial aircraft deliveries.

Boeing: New Glitch to Delay 737 MAX Return to Service
The return of Boeing’s (BA) 737 MAX jets to service could be delayed. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) found a new safety issue.

Why Is LLL’s Dividend Yield Slipping despite Dividend Growth?
L3 Technologies (LLL) is a principal provider of communication and electronic systems for military, security, and commercial platforms.

Elections up the Ante in Choosing Best Defense Stock Investment
With the US presidential elections upon us in a few weeks, investors may be looking for a cover that protects their portfolio from political risks.
Why Is the ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund Lagging behind Peers?
SHRAX has been a below average YTD performer. The past year until October 14 was hard on the fund. It placed dead last among the 12 peers in this review.

Northrop Grumman Faces Dogfight over Air Force Trainer Contract
The US Air Force has put up an order for 350 trainer aircraft on competing bids. The request for proposal is likely to be finalized by December 2016.
What Saved the Day for the ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund?
The ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund Class A has risen by 1.6% in 2016. This places it right in the middle of the pack of our 12 funds in this review.

Production and New Orders Look Positive for Manufacturing in October
Although the global climate remains challenging, manufacturing is still poised to grow strongly with October increases in new orders and production.

United Technologies Corporation: A SWOT Analysis
In this article, we’ll do a SWOT analysis of United Technologies Corporation (UTX), including its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and major threats.

Overview of KLX after spin-off from B/E Aerospace
KLX Aerospace Solutions Group accounted for 76% of LTM pro forma revenue, making it the world’s leading distributor of aerospace fasteners and consumables.

A history of LLL’s mergers and acquisitions
LLL’s mergers and acquisitions strategy helps the company broaden its capabilities and join hands with other players to fulfill customer needs.
The next wave of global defense growth
There are two distinct trends in global defense spending at the moment—reduced spending in the West, and increased spending in the Middle East and Asia.
Understanding Northrop’s business segments
Among NOC’s business segments, the Aerospace segment contributes the highest revenue—as much as 41%. The segment also enjoys a 25.8% market share in the Aerospace market.