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Iran launched ballistic missiles toward Israel late Friday local time, triggering a wave of retaliatory fire and igniting fears of a broader conflict. The strikes marked the start of what Iranian state media called "The Hard Retaliation," a direct response to Israeli air raids on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45922022/trump-issues-stark-warning-to-iran-to-make-a-deal-after-israels-strikes-on-nuclear-sites-just-do-it-before-its-too-late">more than 200 targets.</a>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/13/trump-urges-iran-to-reach-nuclear-deal-before-there-is-nothing-left-.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNBC</a>, video footage showed missiles striking Tel Aviv while Israeli defense systems were activated to intercept the barrage. The Israel Defense Forces urged civilians to take shelter immediately.
The IDF earlier confirmed the launch of "Operation Rising Lion," striking Iranian nuclear and military facilities in Isfahan and Natanz to degrade long-range missile capabilities.
NBC News reported that Israeli Brigadier General Effie Defrin said the operation was aimed at preventing Iran from retaliating with drones or missiles. Explosions were also reported near Iran's Fordo nuclear site, with state media confirming the death of IRGC Commander-in-Chief Hossein Salam.
Israel's Defense Ministry claimed most IRGC leadership was killed, but CNBC could not independently verify this. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed retribution, stating that Iran's response would not be "half-measured."
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Despite mounting violence, a U.S. official said Friday morning that the U.S. remained open to talks. However, Iran later suspended nuclear negotiations originally scheduled in Oman for the weekend.
Trump, speaking earlier Friday, urged Tehran to reach a deal "before there is nothing left." The International Atomic Energy Agency reported no radiation spikes at targeted sites.
Amid surging <a class="" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45931068/missiles-and-firewalls-defense-stocks-surge-as-israel-iran-tensions-ignite">Middle East volatility</a>, defense and cybersecurity stocks are rallying as investors respond to the unfolding conflict between Israel and Iran.
Shares of Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), and Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) jumped as much as 7% on Friday. Elbit alone gained 77% year-to-date, fueled by growing demand for missile defense and drone technology.
The escalation also elevated cybersecurity concerns, sending names like CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), and Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) into sharper focus. Governments are reportedly rushing to reinforce digital infrastructure amid fears of Iranian retaliation.
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U.S. stocks retreated Friday as geopolitical tensions erupted following Israel's surprise airstrike on Iranian nuclear sites, sparking a sharp rally<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/guidance/25/06/45928561/gold-biggest-boom-in-decades-and-investors-are-still-missing-out"> in oil and gold.</a>
Crude futures surged to $77 a barrel overnight before easing to $72.24 by midday—still up 5% on the session—as fears grew over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil flows.
Equity volatility spiked, with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) – also known as the market &#8220;fear index&#8221; – rocketed 10% by midday, yet trimming an even bigger jump at the open. 
Gold climbed past $3,430 an ounce, rising over 1% and putting record highs near $3,500 into potential target. The U.S. dollar halted the bleeding as risk sentiment deteriorated globally.
President Donald Trump said he had given Iran a 60-day ultimatum "to make a deal," adding they may now have a "second chance." A scheduled U.S.-Iran meeting on Sunday is uncertain.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the strikes would continue until Iran's nuclear threat is removed, while Tehran vowed retaliation.
Meanwhile, U.S. consumer sentiment rebounded strongly in June to 60.5 from 52.2, beating expectations. One-year inflation expectations dropped to 5.1% from 6.6%.
Despite the risk-off mood, longer-dated Treasury yields rose by 8 basis points—an unusual move suggesting persistent concerns around U.S. fiscal risks. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) sunk 1.6%, its worst session in over three weeks. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) slipped 0.6% to $105,000, suffering as risk sentiment fades. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,782.69</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
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<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,006.38</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
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<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,116.35</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
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<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,385.77</td>
<td>-1.4%</td>
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<td>• CBOE VIX</td>
<td>19.78</td>
<td>9.8%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 1:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) fell 0.6% to $551,57.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) fell 1.4% to $424.53.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.7% to $529.92.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) dropped 1.2% to $210,28.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1.2%; the&nbsp;Financials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
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<li>Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) jumped 7.2% after delivering stronger-than-expected earnings, extending its weekly gain to 23% and on track for its best week since 2001.</li>
<li>Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) fell 6% despite topping Wall Street estimates, as investors focused on signs of slowing growth.</li>
<li>Payment giants Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) and Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) dropped more than 4% each after Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) unveiled plans to issue stablecoins.</li>
<li>Defense contractors Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), and L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>) gained 3.4%, 3.1%, and 2.4%, respectively.</li>
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Wall Street's VIX Jumps 10%, Gold And Oil Gain As Middle East Tensions Flare Up: What's Driving Markets Friday?

In the high-stakes chess game of Middle East geopolitics, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45922022/trump-issues-stark-warning-to-iran-to-make-a-deal-after-israels-strikes-on-nuclear-sites-just-do-it-before-its-too-late">Israel's airstrikes on Iran's</a> nuclear and drone facilities appear to have lit a fuse under defense and cybersecurity stocks.
As Tehran rattles sabers and markets quiver, the S&amp;P 500 futures dipped 1.1% post-strikes. Savvy investors are, however, eyeing a fortress of opportunity in companies that thrive when tensions soar. 
Defense plays such as Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) stock was up over 6.26% during day trading by Friday noon, Rtx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) (aka Raytheon Technologies) was up almost 3% and Elbit Systems Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) was up 7.43%.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Missile Defense: The New Gold Rush</h2>
Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies are stealing the spotlight, with their missile defense systems, like Israel's Arrow, poised to win contracts.
Israel's precision strikes, which <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/13/sounds-of-explosions-heard-in-irans-capital-tehran">targeted</a> Iran's military and nuclear sites supplying Houthi rebels, have left a gap that Western tech is itching to fill.
Israel-based Elbit Systems Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>), a drone and defense electronics darling, saw its shares jump 10.57% over the past five days alone. The stock has gained 21.51% over the past month and 77% YTD.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cyber Shields Up: Digital Warfare Heats Up</h2>
But it's not just hardware. Cyber warfare is the new battlefield, and Iran's vow to retaliate has cybersecurity firms like Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) and Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) on high alert. 
Israel's Stuxnet legacy looms large, hinting at digital skirmishes ahead. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>), another Israeli gem, is buzzing with about 20% stock spike YTD, as governments and corporations scramble to fortify digital walls. 
For investors, it's a rare two-for-one: defense offers recession-proof stability, while cybersecurity rides a secular growth wave. 
But beware &#8211; Lockheed Martin's lofty 20.23x P/E and potential de-escalation could cool the rally. Still, with Trump's pro-defense stance and Middle East volatility, these stocks are a hedge worth betting on. 
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Missiles And Firewalls: Defense Stocks Surge As Israel-Iran Tensions Ignite

In the current session, the stock is trading at $143.29, after a 1.64% spike. Over the past month, RTX Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) stock increased by 6.58%, and in the past year, by 38.22%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

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<h3>How Does RTX P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 76.31 in the Aerospace &amp; Defense industry, RTX Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 41.34. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Oil is on track for its strongest weekly rally in nearly three years as traders brace for a possible supply crunch after Israel launched major airstrikes against Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure, reigniting fears of broader conflict <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/middle-east">in the Middle East.</a> 
West Texas Intermediate crude futures briefly spiked as high as $77.50 per barrel during the Asian session before easing to $73 by 8:00 a.m. in New York, still 7% above Thursday&#8217;s close. 
For the week, oil prices – as tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) &#8211; have risen by nearly 13%, their largest weekly gain since October 2022.
U.S. gasoline futures were up 4% on Friday to $2.21 a gallon, heading for the strongest weekly rally in three months.
The Israeli strikes killed top Iranian military officials and targeted critical installations, including nuclear and ballistic missile sites, raising the specter of retaliatory moves that could disrupt vital oil flows in the region.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Oil Set For Strongest Weekly Rally Since 2022 As Middle East Tensions Flare</h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How High Could Oil Go? ING Analyst Sees $120 Risk Scenario</h2>
Warren Patterson, head of commodity strategy at ING, said Iran's role in the global oil market makes the situation highly sensitive. 
"Iran is a meaningful oil producer, pumping 3.3 million barrels per day and exporting around 1.7 million," he said in a research report Friday.
Patterson said disruptions could hit the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime chokepoint that handles nearly one-third of global seaborne crude shipments, in a scenario of continued escalation.
"It still leaves roughly 14 million barrels per day of oil supply at risk," he said, noting that a serious disruption could push prices to $120 per barrel.
He added that Brent crude could test its all-time high of nearly $150 per barrel if disruptions persist toward year-end.
"The renewed standoff between the two countries risks spiraling into a wider conflict," said Alejandro Cuadrado, a strategist at BBVA. He said the volatility spike in oil may spill over into other markets over the weekend.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street Pulls Back: Energy And Defense Names Surge, Travel Stocks Hit Hard</h2>
U.S. equity futures slid Friday as investors reacted to escalating Middle East tensions, with broad declines across major indexes. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.9%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1% and the Nasdaq 100 dropped 1.1%.
Energy stocks outperformed sharply during premarket trading, buoyed by the surge in crude prices. Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) rose 4.8% to $46.91, APA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) added 4.76% and Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>) advanced 4.68%. 
Oilfield service firms joined the rally, with Halliburton Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) and Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) both gaining over 4%.
Defense contractors also moved up. Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) rose 3.94% to $516.71, while 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>) climbed 3.1% and 4%, respectively.
By contrast, travel stocks faced heavy pressure as higher energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty pressured the sector. Carnival Corp. &amp; plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) sank 5.24%, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) fell 4.82% and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) slid 4.58%.
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In response to Israel&#8217;s recent strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, urging the country to negotiate or face dire consequences.
What Happened: Trump, via his Truth Social account on Friday, criticized Iran for failing to secure a nuclear deal despite multiple opportunities. He highlighted the military prowess of the U.S. and Israel, emphasizing their advanced weaponry and preparedness.
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Trump, referring to Israel&#8217;s &#8220;Rising Lion&#8221; strikes that damaged Natanz and eliminated Revolutionary Guard leaders, including Chief Hossein Salami, warned of severe repercussions.&nbsp;He stated that Iranian hardliners, now &#8220;all DEAD,&#8221; had underestimated the response. &nbsp;Trump urged Iran to swiftly engage in negotiations to prevent further &#8220;slaughter&#8221; and &#8220;brutal&#8221; planned attacks, cautioning of the potential collapse of the &#8220;Iranian Empire.&#8221;
The President&#8217;s post corresponds with reports of rising tensions in the Middle East and the cancellation of U.S.-Iran talks. His message, while advocating for diplomacy, also threatens the use of overwhelming force, sparking fears of a broader conflict in the region.
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Why It Matters: The Trump administration had&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45919250/trump-administration-distances-us-from-israels-strikes-on-iran-we-are-not-involved-says-marco-rubio">distanced itself </a>from Israel&#8217;s recent military actions against Iran, a move that was expected to complicate Trump&#8217;s efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal with Tehran. The U.S. was preparing for another round of talks on Iran&#8217;s uranium enrichment program, scheduled for Sunday.
Earlier, Trump had made a significant diplomatic gesture towards Iran, expressing hope for improved relations in the Middle East. This came as he lauded the transformative efforts of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates in turning their capitals into thriving commercial centers. Trump&#8217;s softer tone towards Iran was seen as an indication of his administration&#8217;s&nbsp;willingness to seek a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45395894/trump-makes-peace-gesture-at-iran-amid-middle-east-optimism-willing-to-end-past-conflicts-and-forge-new-partnerships">nuclear deal</a> with Tehran.
The recent events have had a significant impact on the markets, with U.S. stocks likely to open lower following Israel&#8217;s strikes on Iran. The geopolitical risks have also offered an upside for the dollar, raising concerns about a further rise in tensions in the Middle East and their impact on supply routes.
Meanwhile, defense stocks like Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), and General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45921574/lockheed-martin-rtx-general-dynamics-and-other-defense-stocks-rise-in-friday-pre-market-whats-going-on">climbed higher </a>in Friday&#8217;s pre-market trading session amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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Trump Issues Stark Warning To Iran To 'Make A Deal' After Israel's Strikes On Nuclear Sites: 'Just Do It Before It's Too Late'

WIIM

Shares of defense stocks are trading higher following Israel's strikes on Iran, which could lift demand outlook for military equipment.

Shares of defense stocks Rtx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) climbed 4.6%, 4.2% and 1.2%, respectively, during Friday&#8217;s pre-market trading session amid Israel&#8217;s intensifying military <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45921212/us-stocks-likely-to-open-lower-as-israel-strikes-iran-geopolitical-risks-offers-upside-for-dollar-say-experts">operations in Lebanon and Iran.</a>
What Happened: Israel recently initiated an invasion of Lebanon and executed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45919250/trump-administration-distances-us-from-israels-strikes-on-iran-we-are-not-involved-says-marco-rubio">leaders of Iran&#8217;s IRGC. </a>This act provoked Iran to launch extensive strikes against targets within Israel. Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), the largest arms manufacturer globally, produces the F-35 aircraft, which Israel employs in its regular bombardments of Gaza. 
RTX Corporation, formerly Raytheon, the second-largest arms manufacturer, provides Israel with &#8220;bunker buster&#8221; bombs, which are prohibited in densely populated areas.
Meanwhile, General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>), another manufacturer of bunker busters, produces the BLU-109 bombs currently used by Israel.
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Why It Matters: The escalating tension in the Middle East has had a profound impact on global markets. Israel&#8217;s preemptive strike on Iran caused U.S. stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/06/45918802/middle-east-tensions-rattle-markets-us-stock-futures-slide-oil-jumps-8-gold-surges-above-3400-after-israel-strikes-iran">futures to slide</a>, oil prices to jump 8%, and gold to surge above $3,400.
Moreover, the Trump administration has distanced itself from Israel&#8217;s recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45919250/trump-administration-distances-us-from-israels-strikes-on-iran-we-are-not-involved-says-marco-rubio">military actions </a>against Iran. These strikes are expected to complicate President Donald Trump's efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal with Tehran.
Lastly, President Trump&#8217;s ambitious $175 billion plan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45548110/trumps-golden-dome-launches-new-era-for-defense-stocks-like-rtx-lockheed-martin-l3harris">to develop</a> a &#8220;Golden Dome&#8221; missile defense system announced in May is expected to usher in a new era for defense stocks like RTX, Lockheed Martin, and L3Harris (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>).
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Lockheed Martin, RTX, General Dynamics And Other Defense Stocks Rise In Friday Pre-Market: What's Going On?

Defense tech giant Anduril Industries will pursue a public offering, as CEO Palmer Luckey confirmed the company&#8217;s initial public offering plans during an interview.
What Happened: &#8220;We are definitely going to be a publicly traded company,&#8221; Luckey <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rOfG7XBUuI">told</a> CNBC. He emphasized that Anduril is &#8220;running this company to be the shape of a publicly traded company,&#8221; citing the necessity for public status to compete for massive defense contracts.
Luckey specifically referenced potential trillion-dollar programs like the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, stating, &#8220;there&#8217;s not really a path to a company like Anduril winning things in the shape of let&#8217;s say a trillion dollar F-35 joint strike fighter contract as a private company.&#8221;
The IPO confirmation comes as Anduril <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/06/45810158/anduril-raises-2-5-billion-at-30-5-billion-valuation-doubling-in-a-year-as-defense-contracts-grow">reaches new valuation heights</a>. The Southern California-based defense contractor recently raised $2.5 billion at a $30.5 billion valuation, more than doubling from last year&#8217;s $14 billion mark. Founders Fund, backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, led the round with a record $1 billion commitment.
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Why It Matters: Anduril specializes in autonomous defense systems, including drones, battlefield software, and AI-powered military wearables. The company operates Arsenal-1, its Columbus, Ohio, manufacturing facility designed for rapid mass production of aerial and maritime drones.
Recent partnerships underscore Anduril&#8217;s market positioning. The company partnered with Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) to develop AI-enabled combat headsets and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42640010/palantir-and-anduril-reportedly-lead-consortium-partner-with-spacex-and-openai-to-compete-against-traditional-defense-contractors-in-850-billion-us-military-market">joined a consortium</a> with Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) targeting the $850 billion U.S. defense budget. 
The group includes discussions with SpaceX and OpenAI to challenge traditional contractors like 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>).
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IPOs

Anduril CEO Palmer Luckey Confirms IPO Plans To Compete For Trillion-Dollar Defense Contracts: 'We Are Definitely Going To Be A Publicly Traded...'

RTX's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.82% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.76 million shares sold short, which is 0.88% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.59 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>RTX Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749585643_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for RTX 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 RTX'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>, RTX's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.06%, 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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Peering Into RTX's Recent Short Interest

Leverage Shares&#8216; launch of RTXG, the first-ever 2X leveraged ETF tracking defense contractor RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), marks a notable shift in the firm's strategy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">beyond tech-focused products</a>. 
The ETF launched trading on June 6, a move away from the issuer&#8217;s typical tech-biased product platform.
Leverage Shares 2X Long RTX Daily ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTXG#NASDAQ">RTXG</a>) arrives as investor interest in military-industrial themes grows. RTXG offers amplified daily exposure to a major defense stock at a low management fee. It also appeals to tactical traders seeking short-term momentum plays tied to geopolitical catalysts. 
The ETF&#8217;s launch underscores the broader expansion of single-stock ETFs into traditionally underrepresented sectors like defense and industrials.
RTXG joins a roster of tactical trading instruments targeting retail and institutional investors looking for sharper exposure to market themes.
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The fund mirrors RTX&#8217;s daily price fluctuations at 200% leverage, such that a 1% increase (or decrease) in RTX would result in a 2% return (or loss) to RTXG, a high-risk, high-reward trade that is more suitable for short-term trades than for long-term holding.
What distinguishes RTXG in a growingly dense leveraged ETF landscape is its 0.75% management fee, one of the lowest in the group. The action follows Leverage Shares&#8217; doubling its ETF lineup to 16 single-stock funds as part of a wider push to provide additional thematic exposure in defense, energy, and industrials—sectors that often go underrepresented in the leveraged product universe.
The firm attributes its entry into non-tech names as a reaction to changing investor appetite. While RTXG might be attractive to momentum investors speculating on defense outlays or geopolitics tailwinds, advisers warn that leveraged ETFs are best employed with discipline and well-defined exit strategies.
RTX previously did business as Raytheon Technologies.
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New ETFs

RTXG

RTXG ETF Takes Flight With 2X Daily Exposure To Aerospace Giant As Defense Spending Spikes

Company opens new engineering center of excellence in the UK and an aerostructures production line in France
PARIS, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an&nbsp;RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) business, expanded its aircraft electrification capabilities with the introduction of a new engineering center of excellence in Wolverhampton, UK, and a new electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS&#x2122;) production line in Colomiers, France. The Wolverhampton center focuses on developing next-generation electric thrust reverser actuation systems for commercial aircraft, featuring state-of-the-art design and test capabilities, and the Colomiers facility will handle the final assembly of these advanced electric systems, enhancing production efficiency and capacity.
By switching from traditional hydraulic-powered thrust reverser actuation systems to elecTRAS, Collins can design nacelle systems that are easier for customers to install and maintain, while also reducing aircraft system weight by 15-20%. This improves fuel efficiency and operational performance. Collins currently supplies the elecTRAS on the Airbus A350 family. As part of an aircraft's nacelle system, thrust reversers redirect thrust from the plane's engines to help it slow down upon landing.&nbsp;
The final assembly of the system in Colomiers will increase Collins' nacelle integration capacity and enhance customer proximity. Collectively, these efforts will strengthen Collins' aircraft electrification capabilities to support its global customer base.

RTX's Collins Aerospace Expands Aircraft Electrification With New UK Engineering Center And French Production Line For Electric Thrust Reverser Actuation Systems

Production continues for U.S. Navy's most advanced maritime radar
ANDOVER, Mass., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) business, was awarded a $646 million contract to continue producing <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4444448-1&amp;h=1868559343&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rtx.com%2Fraytheon%2Fwhat-we-do%2Fsea%2Fspy6-radars&amp;a=AN%2FSPY-6(V)+radars">AN/SPY-6(V) radars</a>&nbsp;for the U.S. Navy. This is the fourth option exercised from the <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4444448-1&amp;h=3316422061&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rtx.com%2Fraytheon%2Fnews%2F2022%2F03%2F16%2Fspy6-hps-contract&amp;a=March+2022+hardware%2C+production+and+sustainment+contract">March 2022 hardware, production and sustainment contract</a>&nbsp;that is valued up to $3 billion over five years.
Under this contract, the U.S. Navy will receive four additional radars, increasing the total amount of radars under contract for procurement to 42.
Majority of the work under this contract will take place at the Andover facility through 2028.

RTX's Raytheon Awarded $646M Contract To Continue Producing AN/SPY-6(V) Radars For U.S. Navy

In the current market session, RTX Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) stock price is at $138.76, after a 0.22% drop. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 7.85%, and in the past year, by 29.58%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749229223_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating RTX P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
RTX has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 120.38 of the Aerospace &amp; Defense industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749229223_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

A Look Into RTX Inc's Price Over Earnings

Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) business, was awarded a $1.1 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles. This is the largest contract awarded for the program and will increase production to 2,500 missiles per year.
"This award represents a historic milestone for the AIM-9X program, further emphasizing its importance to the U.S. and partnered nations," said Barbara Borgonovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon. "Through our partnership with the U.S. Navy, we are well-positioned to support this increased demand."
AIM-9X is the most advanced infrared-tracking, short-range, air-to-air and surface-to-air missile that is combat proven in several theaters around the world. It is configured for easy installation on a wide range of modern aircraft and provides proven layered defense with ground-launched capabilities, including the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, or NASAMS.
A U.S. Navy-led joint program with the U.S. Air Force, AIM-9X is used by over 30 allied and partner nations and continues to gain international interest.

RTX's Raytheon Bags $1.1B Contract From U.S. Navy To Produce AIM-9X Block II Missiles

Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) business, has been awarded a $536 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4440248-1&amp;h=3865036397&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rtx.com%2Fraytheon%2Fwhat-we-do%2Fsea%2Fspy6-radars&amp;a=SPY-6+family+of+radars">SPY-6 family of radars</a>. The contract is a follow-on to the previously awarded <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4440248-1&amp;h=255970049&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.prnewswire.com%2Fnews-releases%2Fus-navy-awards-raytheon-114-million-contract-for-spy-6-integration-and-support-300769237.html&amp;a=Integration+and+Production+Support+contract">Integration and Production Support contract</a> and includes upgrading Flight IIA destroyers with the SPY-6(V)4 variant.
Under the sole source award, Raytheon will provide continued support for the SPY-6 family of radars through training, engineering services, ship installation, integration and testing, as well as software upgrades to enhance radar capabilities.
"SPY-6 is the most advanced radar in the U.S. naval fleet, providing ships a new level of defense against evolving threats," said Barbara Borgonovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon. "This contract highlights the essential role of this technology in supporting the U.S. Navy's technology roadmap for several decades to come."
SPY-6 is now installed on two new U.S. Navy ships, with three additional ships slated for installation and undergoing various stages of testing in 2025. Over the next decade, SPY-6 is expected to be deployed on more than 60 U.S. Navy ships, enhancing defense against air, surface, and ballistic threats.

Contracts

Raytheon, an RTX Business Announces It Has Been Awarded A $536M Contract From The U.S. Navy For The Spy-6 Family Of Radars

<a href="https://x.com/hugolowell/status/1928481709692952922" title="https://x.com/hugolowell/status/1928481709692952922">https://x.com/hugolowell/status/1928481709692952922</a>

WH Correspondent For The Guardian Hugo Lowell Posts On X "NEW: Trump's Golden Dome missile defense program is not expected to be operational with space-based weapons before the end of Trump's term, according to the Pentagon's implementation plan, despite his prediction that it would"

<a href="https://x.com/SecDef/status/1927778799397040138" title="https://x.com/SecDef/status/1927778799397040138">https://x.com/SecDef/status/1927778799397040138</a>

LDOS

Watching Shares Of National Defense Contractors; Shares Move Lower After Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Posts Video On X "Update: The important work from DOGE continues at the pentagon."

President Donald Trump once again revived his long-simmering &#8220;Golden Dome&#8221; missile defense idea, this time bringing Canada into the fold, but with a provocative condition.
What Happened: On Tuesday, in a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Canada was eager to join the United States&#8217; proposed multi-layer missile defense system, the &#8220;Golden Dome.&#8221; 
In a rather provocative post, Trump says, &#8220;I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 billion if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation,&#8221; while adding that the country can get it for free or &#8220;ZERO dollars&#8221; if they become &#8220;our cherished 51st state.&#8221;
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Trump further claims that Canada is considering the offer, marking the latest escalation between Washington and Ottawa since the new administration came into power in January.
Trump&#8217;s post comes amid King Charles III&#8217;s visit to Canada to open the new session of the country&#8217;s parliament and deliver the traditional Throne speech. 
This marks the first time since 1977 that a British Monarch has given this speech, as opposed to the Governor General, who is the monarch&#8217;s representative in the country, according <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c3v53xg30k9t">to</a> the BBC.
During the speech, the King made a pointed reference to the country&#8217;s national anthem, saying that &#8220;The true north is, indeed, strong and free,&#8221; following which lawmakers rose to their feet in a prolonged ovation, seen as a rebuttal to Trump&#8217;s claims in recent months, while reaffirming the country&#8217;s sovereignty. 
The King arrived on the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who said that the visit &#8220;clearly underscores the sovereignty of our country,&#8221; and that it is a &#8220;historic honour that matches the weight of our times.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Experts say that Trump&#8217;s $175 billion &#8220;Golden Dome&#8221; idea could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/05/45584539/donald-trumps-175-billion-golden-dome-could-trigger-a-new-space-arms-race-expert-warns-its-opening-a-pandoras-box">spark a new space race</a>. &#8220;I think it's opening a Pandora's box. We haven't truly thought about the long-term consequences for doing so,&#8221; they say.
The idea itself has garnered criticism from across the globe, even from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45611605/kim-jong-uns-regime-slams-trumps-golden-dome-missile-defense-project-as-nuclear-war-scenario">likes of North Korea</a>, which termed it as being a &#8220;very dangerous threatening initiative.&#8221;
Defense stocks, however, have witnessed a rally on this news, with contractors such as L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</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>) being considered among those that are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45594018/3-defense-stocks-that-will-shine-under-trumps-golden-dome">most likely to gain</a> from this project.
Goldman Sachs analyst&nbsp;Noah Poponak reiterated the firm&#8217;s &#8220;Buy&#8221; rating on L3Harris, saying that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45574763/goldman-sachs-defense-stock-golden-dome">the dome initiative</a> could bring in &#8220;billions of dollars in incremental revenue.&#8221;
Space-tech company, Rocketlab USA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), is another player that is well-positioned to make the most of these tailwinds, especially since its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/05/45633311/rocket-lab-stock-surges-on-geost-acquisition-strengthening-companys-positioning-for-golden-dome">recent acquisition</a> of payload manufacturing company, Geost.
Besides this, a month ago, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44861620/spacex-palantir-frontrunners-in-bid-that-could-build-donald-trumps-golden-dome-report">it was reported</a> that SpaceX, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), and defense startup Anduril Industries were frontrunners for the project. 
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+19.55%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+13.32%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-1.12%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.12%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+15.67%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+7.52%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Rocketlab USA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+15.22%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+26.86%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+64.09%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+7.61%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+9.06%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+13.56%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+21.00%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+12.56%</td>
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Trump Dangles 'Golden Dome' Missile Shield, Says It's Free If Canada Becomes 51st State—King Charles Fires Back: 'The True North Is, Indeed, Strong And Free'

North Korea&#8217;s foreign ministry has expressed strong disapproval of the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense shield project, terming it a &#8220;very dangerous threatening initiative.&#8221; 
What Happened: The Institute for American Studies, part of North Korea&#8217;s foreign ministry, on Tuesday lambasted the Golden Dome project, as per the state media KCNA news agency. The ministry characterized the project as &#8220;a typical product of &#8216;America first&#8217;, the height of self-righteousness, arrogance, high-handed and arbitrary practice and is an outer space nuclear war scenario.&#8221;
On May 20, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his choice of a design for the Golden Dome missile defense system and the appointment of a leader for the ambitious $175 billion program.
The Golden Dome project aims to leverage a network of hundreds of satellites orbiting the Earth, equipped with advanced sensors and interceptors. These are intended to neutralize incoming enemy missiles immediately after they launch from countries such as China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
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Why It Matters: The Golden Dome project has been a subject of international concern. On May 21, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45541866/xi-jinpings-china-wants-trump-to-immediately-drop-the-golden-dome-project-over-strong-offensive-implications-security-of-all-countries-should-not-be-compromised">China voiced its apprehensions</a> over the project, citing &#8220;strong offensive implications&#8221; and potential for an arms race and militarization of outer space. Mao Ning, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, urged the U.S. to reconsider the initiative.
On May 23, experts warned that the Golden Dome could&nbsp;trigger a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/05/45584539/donald-trumps-175-billion-golden-dome-could-trigger-a-new-space-arms-race-expert-warns-its-opening-a-pandoras-box">new space </a>arms race, as it could provoke other states to employ similar systems in space, thereby accelerating the militarization of space.
North Korea&#8217;s condemnation comes on the heels of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45561048/kim-jong-un-blasts-officials-after-north-koreas-new-destroyer-tips-over-at-launch-event-criminal-act">failed launch</a> event&nbsp;for a new warship, which tipped over due to &#8220;inexperienced command and operational carelessness,&#8221; further escalating tensions in the region.
Criticisms aside, Trump&#8217;s Golden Dome project is likely to benefit several defense stocks in the U.S., as per analysts. Three of these are innovative defense solutions providers, L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), aerospace giant Lockheed-Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and radar technology specialist, RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) 
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