Defense contractors swept analyst upgrades as Middle East war extended into week three. NOC Northrop Grumman consensus target hit $736 up from $736.10. LMT Lockheed Martin reached $668 showing sustained conviction.
HWM Howmet Aerospace jumped to $279 from $277 as analysts bet on extended procurement cycles. The aerospace metals supplier held only 3 hold ratings against 18 buys. RTX RTX climbed to $216 from $216 as the $160B defense giant absorbed fresh bullish calls.
HII Huntington Ingalls reached $407 up from $406. The shipbuilder faced 2 sell ratings yet grabbed upside momentum. TDY Teledyne Technologies hit $705 from $702 as defense electronics demand accelerated.
Data center REITs grabbed rare upgrades amid infrastructure build fears. EQIX Equinix rose to $1074 from $1067. Digital Realty hit $202 up from $201 showing defensive rotation.
Consumer names faced pressure. CPB Campbell's dropped to $24.47 from $24.65 as staples margins compressed. ABT Abbott fell to $120 from $122 on healthcare uncertainty.
Defense dominated positive revisions as geopolitical chaos persisted.
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