NOC Northrop Grumman consensus target hit $736 today. The $97B defense prime jumped as Wall Street raised forecasts amid Iran war entering week four. Analyst conviction strengthened with 12 buy ratings showing zero sells.
LMT Lockheed Martin target reached $668 reflecting sustained missile system demand. The $206B contractor held 15 buys against six holds demonstrating broad support. HWM Howmet Aerospace target rose to $279 as the $108B metals supplier benefited from defense procurement acceleration.
RTX RTX consensus climbed to $216 as the $180B aerospace giant grabbed fresh analyst backing. The company held strong positioning across commercial and defense segments. TDY Teledyne Technologies target advanced to $705 with minimal sell-side resistance.
Oil refiners absorbed modest pressure. VLO Valero target slipped to $248 from $250 as crude volatility complicated margin forecasting. Phillips 66 dropped to $180 from $181 showing cautious positioning.
Financial stocks showed mixed signals. STT State Street target jumped to $146 from $144 on custody bank strength. MRSH Marsh & McLennan slipped to $203 from $204 as insurance brokers faced margin questions.
Defense contractor upgrades dominated activity as geopolitical chaos drove systematic forecast revisions higher.
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