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Northrop Grumman is a diversified defense contractor providing aeronautics, defense, and space systems. The company's aerospace segment creates the fuselage for the massive F-35 program, produces autonomous and piloted aircraft such as Global Hawk drones and the new B-21 bomber, and maintains and upgrades numerous military aircraft. Defense systems makes artillery and missile ammunition and guidance systems, long-range missiles, and missile defense systems. Mission systems creates and integrates a variety of radar, navigation, and communication systems for avionics, weapons control, and countermeasures on a range of platforms from helicopters to destroyers. Space systems produces satellites, sensors, space structures, and rocket motors.

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Space Forge, a U.K.-based space manufacturing startup, has secured a $30 million Series A funding round to advance its vision of producing high-performance semiconductor materials in space. The NATO Innovation Fund led the investment, alongside World Fund, British Business Bank, and the National Security Strategic Investment Fund, according to a <a href="https://www.spaceforge.com/news/space-forge-secures-record-breaking-series-a-funding-to-revolutionise-industrial-materials-using-space">statement</a> by Space Forge.
The round values the company at over $200 million, according to <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/31/space-forge-raises-30m-series-a-to-make-chip-materials-in-space/">TechCrunch</a>, and supports plans to build satellites that can manufacture, deorbit, and return advanced materials to Earth.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Manufacture In Space?</h2>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/partner/emerging-markets/25/04/44920512/the-new-industrial-frontier-on-orbit-manufacturing-and-one-companys-role-in-making-it-a-">Space Forge says</a> that microgravity, vacuum, and extreme cold in orbit enable purer crystal growth, potentially producing defect-free semiconductor materials suitable for next-generation quantum computing and defense chips.
"We're stood on the shoulders of about 50 years of research when it comes to not only knowing that this is possible, but also knowing that there is a profound improvement in doing so," CEO Joshua Western told TechCrunch, referencing decades of proven scientific groundwork behind the concept.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Innovative Satellite Manufacturing and Return System</h2>
Space Forge's initial ForgeStar-0 satellite was lost in 2023 after Virgin Orbit's rocket failure during launch, ending the mission after just six and a half minutes.
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With new funding, the company is now accelerating development of its next spacecraft, ForgeStar-1, planned for launch later this year. According to TechCrunch, the mission—dubbed "The Forge Awakens"—will feature the company's Pridwen heat shield technology, designed to enable safe reentry and recovery of manufactured materials.
TechCrunch also reported that Space Forge's patented reentry system, nicknamed "Mary Poppins from space," deploys an umbrella-like structure for controlled descent and water landing. Additional recovery systems, such as a floating net called Fielder, support safe retrieval, with backing from the U.K. Space Agency and the European Space Agency.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Strategic Impact and Market Opportunity</h2>
According to Space Forge, orbital manufacturing offers a promising avenue to strengthen supply chains for semiconductor production, reducing reliance on Earth-based systems that are susceptible to disruptions.
The company cites research indicating that space-made materials could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 75% and energy consumption by 60% in critical infrastructure sectors, contributing to climate resilience.
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The global semiconductor materials market is projected to reach approximately $87.4 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 4.6% from 2022, according to <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/06/22/2467548/0/en/Semiconductor-Material-Market-Size-to-Hit-USD-87-4-Bn-by-2030.html">Precedence Research</a>. This growth is driven by increasing demand for advanced materials like silicon carbide and gallium nitride, which are essential for applications in electric vehicles, 5G networks, and defense technologies.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Industry Support and Future Outlook</h2>
The recent funding round included investments from strategic partners such as World Fund, with General Partner Daria Saharova highlighting the importance of resilient and sustainable semiconductor supply chains for Europe, according to the release. Space Forge has also established partnerships with Sierra Space and Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) to support its commercialization efforts.
Space Forge plans to move from experimental research toward operational capability by 2026, with ForgeStar-1's launch expected later this year and ForgeStar-2 already in development.
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Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>) and GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) announced on Tuesday a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g45743410/kratos-and-ge-aerospace-sign-teaming-agreement-expand-small-engine-portfolio-with-new-propulsion-s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">formal agreement</a> to develop propulsion technologies for next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) platforms.
Building on last year&#8217;s memorandum of understanding, the partnership focuses on designing and producing affordable, high-performance engines such as the GEK800 and the more powerful GEK1500, aimed at enhancing U.S. defense capabilities.
Kratos offers over 20 years of experience developing small, cost-effective engines for drones and missiles, while GE Aerospace contributes extensive propulsion expertise and manufacturing scale. Together, they aim to deliver scalable propulsion solutions that meet critical national security needs.
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Kratos CEO Eric DeMarco stressed affordability and rapid capability delivery as key benefits of the partnership. GE Aerospace Defense President Amy Gowder highlighted the move as a step toward providing adaptable, high-performance propulsion for various unmanned platforms.
The GEK800 engine is currently under development, with work also progressing on the GEK1500. These engines target unmanned and collaborative combat aircraft, offering cost-efficient propulsion for diverse defense missions.
Investors may watch stocks like Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), as well as ETFs such as the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#NYSE">ITA</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>).
Price Action: GE shares are trading lower by 0.44% to $246.40, and KTOS stock is up 2.06% at $38.83 at last check Tuesday.
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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), in <a target="_blank" href="http://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://investor.northropgrumman.com/static-files/a6859aed-9c46-4164-9f6f-fa1aa571478e" rel="noreferrer noopener">an</a> exchange filing, said that on May 29, it had issued $1 billion in new senior notes, split evenly between two tranches maturing in 2030 and 2035.
The notes, carrying interest rates of 4.650% and 5.250% respectively, were issued on May 29 under an amended and restated indenture.
The securities were sold through an underwriting agreement involving Mizuho Securities USA, Goldman Sachs &amp; Co., and Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. as lead managers.
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The company intends to use the net proceeds for various activities, including repayment of existing debt, share repurchases, and working capital.
For debt repayment, the company release specifically <a target="_blank" href="https://investor.northropgrumman.com/news-releases/news-release-details/northrop-grumman-prices-10-billion-debt-offering" rel="noreferrer noopener">mentioned</a> the 7.875% and 7.750% senior notes due in 2026. This suggests a strategy to refinance higher-interest debt with the new, lower-interest notes, potentially reducing future interest expenses.
As of March 31, 2025, the company held long-term debt (net of current portion) of $14.17 billion.
In a separate announcement, the company revealed a $50 million equity investment in Firefly Aerospace, further solidifying its partnership to develop a next-generation <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/g45673378/northrop-grumman-invests-50-million-in-firefly-aerospace-to-advance-medium-launch-vehicle-named-ec" rel="noreferrer noopener">medium-lift launch vehicle named</a> Eclipse. This collaborative spacecraft blends the engineering strengths of Northrop Grumman&#8217;s Antares and Firefly&#8217;s Alpha rockets.
The Eclipse system will offer the capacity to deliver approximately 16 metric tons to low Earth orbit and over three metric tons to geosynchronous transfer orbit.
Its modular design integrates heritage components from the Antares line alongside enhanced avionics, a larger 5.4-meter fairing, and upgraded propulsion systems including Firefly&#8217;s Miranda engines.
To date, over 60 hot fire tests have been completed on the Miranda engines, with critical qualification hardware already in fabrication. The vehicle is slated for its first launch as early as 2026 from Wallops Island, Virginia.
Executives from both firms praised the alliance. Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, called the partnership &#8220;first-of-its-kind,&#8221; emphasizing its potential to transform the launch market.
Wendy Williams, VP and GM of Northrop&#8217;s launch systems unit, highlighted Eclipse&#8217;s affordability and scalability for civil and security applications.
Price Action: NOC shares are trading lower by 0.40% to $477.45 at last check Friday.
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Goldman Sachs believes L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NASDAQ">LHX</a>) could be among the biggest corporate winners of the Trump administration&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45548110/trumps-golden-dome-launches-new-era-for-defense-stocks-like-rtx-lockheed-martin-l3harris">$175 billion &#8220;Golden Dome&#8221; initiative</a>. 
What Happened: Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak reiterated a Buy rating on L3Harris in a note Thursday following management meetings, highlighting the firm's positioning in key elements of the so-called &#8220;Golden Dome.&#8221;
On May 20, President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and top military leaders pitched the Golden Dome as a multi-layered national missile defense system that can counter hypersonic and ballistic missiles.
The program, they say, is expected to be completed within three years, though experts note the complexity could extend that timeline.
Beyond the missile defense space, L3Harris has continued to report strength in high-margin communications and signal processing technologies.
Management emphasized global demand for battlefield integration systems, which are increasingly expected to feature artificial intelligence and data analytics, potentially in partnership with firms like Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>).
&#8220;LHX continues to see opportunity for margin expansion and free cash flow growth,&#8221; said Poponak. &#8220;It also remains focused on cost and productivity improvement programs.&#8221;
L3Harris believes the dome initiative could bring "billions of dollars in incremental revenue." The company has a High-Altitude Ballistic Tracking and Surveillance System (HBTSS).
Observers also see L3Harris&#8217; Aerojet Rocketdyne unit, acquired in 2023, as a technological leader in missile propulsion and guidance. Company management says it can benefit from missile-focused components of the initiative.
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Golden Dome&#8217;s early funding allocation is pegged at $25 billion. At least $24.7 billion in proposed spending would go toward air and missile defense enhancements.
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Shares of L3Harris climbed 3% to $239 on Thursday, outperforming peers like Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), up 0.5%, and Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), up 0.2%. Meanwhile, RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) slipped 0.3%. 
Goldman Sachs maintained a $283 price target for LHX shares, suggesting an 18% upside over the next 12 months.
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Northrop Grumman's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) short percent of float has risen 18.12% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.71 million shares sold short, which is 1.89% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.52 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Northrop Grumman Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Northrop Grumman has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Northrop Grumman's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Northrop Grumman's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.83%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Is Northrop Grumman Gaining or Losing Market Support?

In the high-stakes race to shape America's next-gen missile shield, Wall Street's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45149289/golden-dome-fever-lockheed-raytheon-northrop-brace-for-a-missile-defense-windfall">"Golden Dome" trio</a> &#8211; Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) &#8211; are all chasing glory.
While the Pentagon's checkbook opens wide for Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), only one stock is quietly preparing for a technical breakout that could catch the Street off guard.
Forget who's winning the contract battle &#8211; when it comes to the charts, Northrop Grumman is the one preparing for liftoff.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Northrop Grumman (NOC): The Bearish Chart That's Hiding A Bullish Surprise</h2>
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On the surface, NOC looks anything but ready to rally. This month, it's down over 10%, trading below its five, 20, 50 and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs) &#8211; a textbook bearish picture.
Its MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is negative at 4.60, and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is 42.92, drifting in weak territory.
But here's the twist: NOC's 50-day SMA is just a hair below the 200-day SMA ($494.29 vs. 496.11). One solid up week and we could see a Golden Cross, the bullish technical pattern where the 50-day SMA overtakes the 200-day &#8211; often seen as a launchpad for momentum traders.
So while NOC looks bruised, it might just be the classic case of last to fall, first to fly.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lockheed Martin (LMT): Strong, But Not Strong Enough</h2>
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Lockheed's role in the Dome is rock solid &#8211; THAAD, PAC-3, and command systems are all in its orbit. Its stock is technically bullish, with the price above the eight, 20 and 50-day SMAs and a MACD of 3.93 confirming positive momentum. RSI? A comfortable 55.22.
LMT's 200-day SMA is still far above at $511.65, while the stock trades at $473.16. In other words, this bird's flying &#8211; but not close to a Golden Cross.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RTX Corp (RTX): Already Crossed, Already Priced In</h2>
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RTX is the strongest performer by far: up 23% over the past year and trading above all major SMAs, including the 200-day (now at $122.82). RSI is 56.48 and MACD is 0.46 &#8211; both bullish signals.
But here's the kicker: RTX&#8217;s bullish move indicates that optimism regarding the company could be already priced in. The excitement? In the rearview mirror. For traders hunting the next big technical signal, RTX might be yesterday's headline.
The Pentagon's budget may favor all three Golden Dome names &#8211; but when it comes to technical fireworks, Northrop Grumman is the one to watch. A Golden Cross is right around the corner. If momentum shifts, this underdog could suddenly look a lot less grounded.
So while RTX coasts and Lockheed cruises, NOC is quietly loading for launch.
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LMT Vs. RTX Vs. NOC: One Of These 'Golden Dome' Defense Stocks Is About To Make A Golden Cross

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With Washington sharpening <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/defense">its defense focus</a>, JPMorgan analyst Seth Seifman says investors shouldn't sleep on the potential scale of the so-called "Golden Dome.&#8221; A Donald Trump-era vision that could redefine America's missile shield from the ground to space.
While still nebulous in detail, the initiative is gaining real fiscal teeth: about 17% of the proposed $150 billion defense reconciliation bill is aimed at Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), with much of the anticipated growth likely landing in the pockets of familiar defense primes.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lockheed Designs, Raytheon Builds, Northrop Connects</h2>
Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), Raytheon or Rtx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) and Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) are all angling for central roles in the architecture, says Seifman.
<ul>
<li>Lockheed expects the Golden Dome to fall into three buckets and it&#8217;s positioning itself as a top architect:
<ul>
<li>ground systems like THAAD and PAC-3, </li>
<li>space-based tracking, and </li>
<li>an overarching command-and-control web</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Meanwhile, Raytheon says it has all the "building blocks" for the program. It is touting proven systems like Patriot, NASAMS and next-gen radars.</li>
<li>And Northrop, never one to miss a classified memo, is pushing to embed its IBCS system deep into the Dome&#8217;s core.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Space Race Heats Up Above The Dome</h2>
But the real intrigue might be above the clouds. Seifman notes that while missile defense budgets typically exclude space, the surveillance backbone depends heavily on advanced satellites. That's where the stakes rise &#8211; and so do the challengers. 
Reuters recently reported that a consortium including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/spacex">SpaceX</a>, Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and Anduril is targeting the space layer of the Dome, where funding is set to balloon.
Also quietly gearing up is L3Harris Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), which has scored awards across all tracking layer tranches and sees its satellite bets paying off big.
The Golden Dome could be the next big thing for defense investors &#8211; if you pick the right orbit.
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Golden Dome Fever: Lockheed, Raytheon, Northrop Brace For Missile Defense Windfall

Investors ditched their worries last week, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">some ETFs exploited the increased euphoria</a> full tilt.
ETF Weekly Performance Highlights:
VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>):
SMH jumped 13% last week, fueled by a spectacular rally in chip stocks. Investor optimism over AI, cloud computing, and tenacious demand for semiconductors fueled the meteoric surge of this ETF.
Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBC#NYSE">BBC</a>): BBC rose 7%, with the biotech industry regaining some much-needed mojo. Investors seemed happy to roll the dice on clinical trial breakthroughs, ignoring the industry&#8217;s typical volatility.
Simplify Volt TSLA Revolution ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TESL#NYSE">TESL</a>): TESL surged 31.2% in its strongest week in months. Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock jumped after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44974342/elon-musks-wealth-skyrockets-by-billions-as-tesla-stock-rallies-after-billionaire-ceo-steps-back-from-doge">Elon Musk promised to dial back his time with the government</a> and shift his focus back to the EV behemoth, music to Tesla shareholders&#8217; ears.
Invesco S&amp;P 500 High Beta ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPHB#NYSE">SPHB</a>): SPHB gained 11.5% as risk appetite roared back. High-beta stocks, the market&#8217;s resident drama queens, were once again popular with investors seeking momentum.
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>): IBIT gained 9.2%, benefiting from Bitcoin&#8217;s recovery and renewed optimism about crypto. Hodl (&#8220;Hold on for dear life&#8221;), it seems, remains a lifestyle choice.
What Happened Last Week
While ETFs led the dance, overall market sentiment also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/45022314/wall-street-recovers-dollar-steadies-as-trump-tempers-trade-fight-signals-support-for-powell-this-week-in-markets">received a much-needed dose of adrenaline</a>.
Markets regained their groove as investor anxiety over the U.S.–China trade war eased. The Trump administration signaled the possibility of tariff reductions, and China considered putting some levies on hold, according to reports. Never one to pass up a headline, President Donald Trump assured investors he had no intention of firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, which eased concerns over central bank autonomy.
The S&amp;P 500 has clawed back almost 80% of its post-April 2 &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; sell-off. Earlier sell-offs in Treasuries and the dollar also halted, as investors adopted a risk-on sentiment.
But beneath the surface, warning lights continue to flash:
U.S. private sector growth<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44952395/us-business-activity-growth-slows-in-april-as-services-suffer-tariff-shock-markets-rally-as-trade-war-cools"> moderated to a 16-month low</a>. Consumer sentiment saw the worst three-month slump since the 1990 recession.
Inflation expectations jumped to levels not seen since &#8220;Eye of the Tiger&#8221; was the chart-topper.
In the stock world, ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) posted a 20% weekly gain on robust earnings, and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) dropped 15% after scaling back its 2025 outlook. Tesla shares, meanwhile, had their largest weekly jump since November following Musk&#8217;s pledge to spend less time with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and focus more on making electric vehicles.
What&#8217;s Ahead
Action this week will be paramount, with high-profile earnings from Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>). In addition, look for a data dump: the initial peek at Q1 GDP, the Fed&#8217;s favored inflation gauge for March, and the April jobs report.
Markets may have flown high last week, but this week may be an entire different ball game.
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ETFs Last Week: Funds Lead The Charge As Markets Stage A Return To Risk-On

These twelve large-cap stocks were the worst performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
<ol>
<li>Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) stock tumbled 14.92% after the company issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance with its midpoint below estimates. Analysts changed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45013364" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">their price forecasts</a>.</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) shares dipped 12.43% after the company reported worse-than-expected results and lowered its FY25 EPS guidance. Several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44965915" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lowered their price forecasts</a>.</li>
<li>Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>) stock plummeted 11.95% after it reported financial results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44995337" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and missed its EPS estimate</a>.</li>
<li>T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) shares fell 11.17% last week following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44995935" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter financial results</a>.</li>
<li>Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSO#NYSE">WSO</a>) shares dipped 9.98% after the company reported first-quarter results and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44945784" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">missed its EPS and sales estimates</a>. Analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wso/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">revised the price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Gold Fields (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFI#NYSE">GFI</a>) shares decreased 9.13%, probably because gold prices dropped after President Trump said he had no intention of firing Fed Chair Powell and indicated that the final tariff rate with China would be &#8220;substantially&#8221; lower than the current 145%.</li>
<li>Aon plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) stock fell 8.59% after the company reported financial results and missed its adjusted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45003204" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EPS and revenue estimates</a>.</li>
<li>AngloGold Ashanti PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AU#NYSE">AU</a>) shares fell 8.44%, probably because gold prices dropped after President Trump said he had no intention of firing Fed Chair Powell and indicated that the final tariff rate with China would be &#8220;substantially&#8221; lower than the current 145%.</li>
<li>Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYAN#NYSE">RYAN</a>) stock was down 8.17%. The company inked a deal to acquire certain assets of USQRisk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44910617" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Holdings for an undisclosed amount</a>.</li>
<li>Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYL#NYSE">TYL</a>) stock fell 7.99% last week after the company reported first-quarter results. Several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TYL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lowered their price forecasts</a>.</li>
<li>Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) stock declined 7.84% after it reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter sales, and several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44959233" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts slashed their price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) shares decreased 7.81%. The company reported disappointing first-quarter results last week, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44913470" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts revised the price forecast</a>.</li>
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UnitedHealth, T-Mobile And Fiserv Are Among Top 12 Large-Cap Losers Last Week (Apr 21-Apr 25): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

Investor risk appetite rebounded over the week as the U.S. administration signaled a de-escalation in trade tensions with China. President Donald Trump also reassured markets that he has no intention of firing Federal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44977395/trump-backs-off-firing-powell-after-walmart-target-ceos-warn-him-of-empty-store-shelves">Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.</a>
Reports suggested China is considering suspending its 125% tariff <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/45004954/china-reportedly-begins-exempting-key-us-imports-from-tariffs-including-pharma-and-aerospace-parts">on select U.S. imports</a>, following indications that Washington may cut tariffs on Chinese goods. Trump hinted that negotiations with Beijing are ongoing, even as Chinese authorities denied any such talks were taking place.
The sell-off that had weighed on U.S. Treasuries and the dollar the previous weeks came to a halt, as investors found reassurance in the central bank's independence.
The S&amp;P 500 has now recouped nearly 80% of the losses suffered since the post–April 2 "Liberation Day" downturn.
Yet, recent business and consumer surveys paint a less optimistic picture. U.S. private sector growth slowed in April to its weakest pace in 16 months, according to flash <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44952395/us-business-activity-growth-slows-in-april-as-services-suffer-tariff-shock-markets-rally-as-trade-war-cools">Purchasing Managers' Index data.</a> 
Business expectations for the year ahead have dropped to near-COVID-19 pandemic lows, while prices for goods and services rose at the fastest pace in over a year, particularly in manufacturing, where tariffs are playing a key role in driving costs higher.
Consumer sentiment also deteriorated sharply. The University of Michigan's gauge fell 8% this month, with expectations down 32% since January — the steepest three-month drop since the 1990 recession. One-year inflation expectations surged from 5% to 6.5%, the highest since 1981, while long-term inflation expectations rose from 4.1% to 4.4%.
Among individual stocks, ServiceNow Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>) led the S&amp;P 500 with a 20% weekly gain on strong earnings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44986106/servicenows-1q-reflects-no-material-signs-of-strain-from-tariff-related-macro-uncertainties-analysts-raise-price-targets">and upbeat forward guidance</a>. In contrast, Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) fell 15% after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44965915/northrop-grummans-strategic-edge-lies-in-classified-space-and-electronic-warfare-programs-but-market-focused-on-short-term-issues-analyst">cutting its 2025 outlook.</a>
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) posted its biggest weekly rally since early November 2024, despite underwhelming earnings. Investors cheered Elon Musk's pledge to reduce his involvement in Dogecoin and refocus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44974342/elon-musks-wealth-skyrockets-by-billions-as-tesla-stock-rallies-after-billionaire-ceo-steps-back-from-doge">on leading the EV company.</a>
Looking ahead, macroeconomic data and earnings will dominate the headlines next week. 
Four members of the Magnificent Seven will report earnings next week, with Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) set for Wednesday, followed by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) on Thursday.
Thursday brings the release of the advance estimate for first-quarter GDP and the Fed's preferred inflation gauge for March, followed on Friday by the closely watched April jobs report, offering fresh clues on how tariffs are affecting the labor market.
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Wall Street Recovers, Dollar Steadies As Trump Tempers Trade Fight, Signals Support For Powell: This Week In Markets

Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintains Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $547 to $525.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Northrop Grumman, Lowers Price Target to $525

On Wednesday, Bank of America Securities analyst Ronald J. Epstein reiterated the Buy rating on Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/noc/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lowering the price forecast from $585 to $550.</a>
On Tuesday, the firm reported first-quarter revenue of $9.47 billion, missing analyst&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimates</a>&nbsp;of $9.94 billion, according to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>. The aerospace and defense company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $6.06 per share,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44922326/northrop-grumman-stock-tumbles-on-q1-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-miss-lowered-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> missing analyst estimates of $6.26 per share.</a>
The analyst notes that, in the coming years, Northrop Grumman is moving forward with the 21-aircraft low-rate initial production phase. The company will navigate the limitations on units 22 through 40, and the broader investment picture shouldn&#8217;t be overlooked, he added.
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The market might be too focused on short-term issues and missing the long-term strategic value of Northrop Grumman&#8217;s portfolio, which is strongly aligned with key defense priorities such as Sentinel, GPI, classified space programs, and electronic warfare.
The analyst writes that it is very likely that the FY26 President&#8217;s Budget Request will include funding for additional B-21 bombers.
Epstein revised the earnings per share estimates downward to account for the impact of B-21 program-related charges on the margins within the Aeronautics segment.
While this pressure on margins is expected to weigh on overall profitability, the negative effect may be partially cushioned by the company's ongoing share repurchase activity, the analyst writes.
As a result, the EPS forecast for 2025 has been reduced to $25.20 from the previous estimate of $28.20, reflecting the inclusion of a $477 million pre-tax charge.
The 2026 estimate has been revised to $28.10 from $28.80. The 2027 projection has been lowered to $29.50 from $30.80.
Price Action: Northrop Grumman shares are trading higher by 1.26% to $469.94 at last check Wednesday.
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Northrop Grumman's Flight Path Recalculated: Analyst Trims Forecast, Reiterates Buy

Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) shares are trading higher after the company announced a collaboration with Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44941795">AI-powered combat vehicles</a>.
What To Know: Palantir teased the partnership in a <a href="https://twitter.com/PalantirTech/status/1914757613918601479">trailer-style video</a> on X, hinting at work on its Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) program alongside Northrop Grumman and other major defense contractors.
The other defense contractors include Anduril Industries, L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), &nbsp;Sierra Nevada Corporation,&nbsp;World Wide Technology, and&nbsp;Pacific Defense Strategies.
The TITAN system is a mobile ground station that provides real-time data processing and targeting support, representing Palantir's expansion from software into integrated defense hardware. The company delivered the first TITAN units to the Army earlier this year.
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PLTR Price Action: At the time of writing, Palantir shares are trading 8.75% higher at $102.24, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Palantir Shares Climb After Northrop Grumman Collab Teased on X

RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert maintains Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $575 to $550.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Northrop Grumman, Lowers Price Target to $550

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in NOC usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Northrop Grumman. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 77% leaning bullish and 11% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $198,593, and 6 are calls, amounting to $397,180.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $400.0 and $510.0 for Northrop Grumman, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Northrop Grumman's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Northrop Grumman's whale activity within a strike price range from $400.0 to $510.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Northrop Grumman Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745427643_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$219.0K</td>
<td align="right">74</td>
<td align="right">178</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$26.5</td>
<td>$23.0</td>
<td>$25.77</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$107.6K</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
<td align="right">83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.8</td>
<td>$56.4</td>
<td>$58.0</td>
<td>$510.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$25.0</td>
<td>$23.3</td>
<td>$25.0</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td align="right">304</td>
<td align="right">140</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.0</td>
<td>$32.6</td>
<td>$35.0</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td align="right">689</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Northrop Grumman</h3>
Northrop Grumman Corp is a diversified company which is aligned in four operating sectors, which also comprise our reportable segments namely Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems and Space Systems. The aerospace segment designs and builds military aircraft, including the F-35, Global Hawk drones, and the B-21 bomber. Defense systems develops artillery, missile systems, and missile defense technologies. Mission systems focuses on radar, navigation, and communication systems, while space systems manufactures satellites, sensors, and rocket motors.
In light of the recent options history for Northrop Grumman, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Northrop Grumman</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 964,250, the NOC's price is up by 1.78%, now at $472.35. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 92 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Northrop Grumman</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $574.2.
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&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from RBC Capital has upgraded their rating to Outperform and adjusted the price target to $575. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Northrop Grumman, targeting a price of $600. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating on Northrop Grumman with a target price of $550. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs upgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $521. 
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Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli maintains Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $600 to $550.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Northrop Grumman, Lowers Price Target to $550

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