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The Fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes (if any), in the securities of the Global X Defense Tech Index (the Underlying Index), which may include common stocks, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) based on the securities in the Underlying Index. The Fund's 80 percent investment policy is non-fundamental and requires 60 days prior written notice to shareholders before it can be changed. The Underlying Index is owned and was developed by Global X Management Company LLC (the Index Provider), an affiliate of the Fund and the Fund's investment adviser (the Adviser). The Underlying Index is administered and calculated by Mirae Asset Global Indices Pvt. Ltd. (the Index Administrator), an affiliate of the Index Provider. The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to defense technology (Defense Tech) companies that are positioned to benefit from technology, services, systems and hardware that cater to the defense and military sector. Specifically, the Underlying Index consists of securities issued by Defense Tech Companies, as determined by the Index Administrator. 

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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) inked a multi-year, multi-million-dollar extension of an earlier deal with APA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>).
This deal extension builds on three years of collaboration across oil and gas company APA&#8217;s global portfolio and introduces new AI capabilities through Palantir&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41021018" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) software.</a>
Over the past three years, Palantir has partnered with APA to deploy its software for operational planning, supply chain, maintenance, production optimization, and contract management.
Palantir&#8217;s AIP software has helped APA seize opportunities, improve equipment reliability with real-time monitoring, optimize logistics, and detect anomalies in contracts and invoices.
Travis Osborne, APA&#8217;s Vice President, Chief Information Officer said,&#8221;Our existing partnership has enabled improved operational efficiency and business visibility across our global portfolio. We are excited to expand the use of Palantir AI capabilities to build on this foundation and accelerate performance and cost management even further.&#8221;
This month, Palantir&#8217;s new $99.8 million contract expanded Maven Smart System access to all military branches, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40957619/palantir-wins-deal-worth-multi-million-dollars-to-expand-maven-smart-system-across-us-army-air-f" rel="noreferrer noopener">enhancing interoperability and readiness</a>.
The contract allows military services to leverage existing innovations from the Office of Secretary of Defense and NGA for integration.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, PLTR stock has gained around 159%&nbsp;in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;REX AI Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIPI#NASDAQ">AIPI</a>) and&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>).
Price Action: PLTR shares are down 0.33% at $36.78 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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Palantir And APA Amp Up AI Alliance: Multi-Million Dollar Deal To Transform Oil & Gas Operations

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b40954941/palantir-expands-maven-smart-system-aiml-capabilities-to-military-services" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower in the premarket session on Friday.</a>
The company announced a contract granted by the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) that broadens Maven Smart System access across military branches, including the Army, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps.
This firm-fixed price contract totals up to $99.804 million over five years and streamlines the process for services to utilize the existing features of the Maven Smart System. Maven Smart System is part of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency&#8217;s Maven AI framework.
&#8220;To stay ahead of our adversaries, we must deliver software advantage at speed and at every level of the Department of Defense,&#8221; said Shannon Clark, Head of Defense Growth, Palantir.&nbsp;
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Under the latest development, Palantir&#8217;s platform will enhance AI-enabled battlespace awareness and support global integration, force management, logistics, and joint targeting workflows to improve military interoperability and readiness.
&#8220;This contract vehicle will allow every military department to tap into the innovation that the Office of Secretary of Defense and NGA have created through Maven to accelerate their own CJADC2 programs,&#8221; said Akash Jain, President of Palantir USG.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, PLTR stock has gained over 149% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;REX AI Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIPI#NASDAQ">AIPI</a>) and&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>).
Price Action: PLTR shares are trading lower by 2.39% to $35.95 premarket at last check Friday.
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Palantir Wins Deal Worth Multi-Million Dollars To Expand Maven Smart System Across US Army, Air Force, Space Force & Navy

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have signed a teaming agreement to strengthen their partnership through the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/n40786346/lockheed-martin-and-tata-advanced-systems-announce-agreement-to-expand-c-130j-super-hercules-oppor" rel="noreferrer noopener"> C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter</a>.
This move boosts India&#8217;s defense and aerospace capabilities while deepening India-U.S. strategic relations.
This agreement outlines plans to establish an MRO facility in India to support the Indian Air Force&#8217;s 12 C-130Js and other global Super Hercules fleets.
It also includes expanding C-130J manufacturing and assembly in India for the Indian Air Force&#8217;s (IAF) Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program, pending U.S. and Indian government approvals.
Lockheed Martin will maintain C-130J production for the U.S. government and global operators at its existing Marietta, Georgia facility.
The additional production and assembly capacity will be established in India if Lockheed Martin is awarded the MTA contract.
The IAF is seeking up to 80 medium transport aircraft and issued an RFI last year. Lockheed Martin responded with the C-130J-30 Super Hercules, which it believes fits the requirements.
Sukaran Singh, chief executive officer and managing director of Tata Advanced Systems, said, &#8220;The current announcement is also significant as it marks the entry of Tata Advanced Systems into the defence MRO space in&nbsp;India&nbsp;for large aircraft platforms. This also helps towards a deeper relationship between the two companies, adding to the aerostructure work by Tata Advanced Systems for Lockheed Martin platforms.&#8221;
Rod McLean, vice president and general manager of the Air Mobility and Maritime Missions line of business at Lockheed Martin, said, &#8220;The C-130J is known as the world&#8217;s workhorse, not just for its large global presence, but also for its international supply chain partners including the single source provider of empennages — Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited in&nbsp;Hyderabad.&#8221;
&#8220;This teaming agreement between Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems further demonstrates Lockheed Martin&#8217;s commitment to a self-reliant&nbsp;India&nbsp;and the degree of confidence that exists in our relationships with our partners in&nbsp;India&nbsp;and the Indian industry at large.&#8221;
In August, Lockheed resumed deliveries of the F-35 jets to the U.S. military after a months-long pause, but the U.S. government is withholding the final $5 million payment per jet until a long-delayed technology upgrade, known as Technology <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40652646/lockheed-martin-resumes-delivery-of-f-35-jets-but-us-government-to-withhold-some-payment-putting-pro" rel="noreferrer noopener">Refresh 3 (TR-3),&nbsp;is fully implemented</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>) and First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund First Trust Indxx Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MISL#NYSE">MISL</a>).
Price Action: LMT shares are down 0.19% at $575.49 at the last check Tuesday.
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Parsons Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSN#NYSE">PSN</a>) shares are trading higher on Monday after the company won a three-year contract worth $68.5 million <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/g40769132/parsons-supports-u-s-indo-pacific-defense-with-68-5-million-u-s-army-infrastructure-contract" rel="noreferrer noopener">from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District.</a>
As per the contract, Parsons will build new army housing units on-island, its second such contract in under a year.
The contract involves the design-bid-build delivery of new U.S. Army housing units in the Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands, marking new work for the company.
Parsons was also chosen by the USACE Honolulu District for its Pre-Qualified Source Listing (PQSL), which qualifies the company to receive future large task orders valued at $50 million or more within the district&#8217;s jurisdiction.
In October 2023, the company also secured a $44 million contract for army housing as part of the Department of the Army&#8217;s modernization efforts.
Jon Moretta, President, Engineered Systems for Parsons, said, &#8220;This award expands our work in the Kwajalein Atoll, a uniquely complex environment for infrastructure due to the logistical challenges of servicing the remote location as well as the highly corrosive and humid environment.&#8221;
Last month, Parsons was selected as the lead engineer for the $4.6 billion State Route 400 Express Lanes Major Mobility Investment Program by the Georgia Department of Transportation and the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/g40571266/parsons-selected-as-lead-engineer-to-add-express-toll-lanes-to-state-route-400-in-georgia" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>) and&nbsp;Professionally Managed Portfolios Otter Creek Focus Strategy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCFS#NYSE">OCFS</a>).
Price Action: PSN Shares are up 5.54% at $96.98 at the last check Monday.
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares are trading higher premarket Friday.
Sompo, a subsidiary of the company responsible for the insurance and reinsurance operations of Sompo Holdings outside of Japan, has formed a partnership with&nbsp;Palantir for AI solutions.
The contract extends Palantir&#8217;s partnership with Sompo Holdings in Japan, enabling the use of Palantir Foundry and the Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) to enhance decision-making in pricing, underwriting, and risk management.
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Marine Insurance, a segment in which Sompo has held a prominent position in Brazil since 2017, is the first area where the software has already been integrated as a solution in the pricing processes.
Eduardo Esteve, VP of Latin America, Palantir Technologies stated, &#8220;This important agreement with Sompo is Palantir&#8217;s first partnership in the Brazilian insurance sector and reflects our consistent investment and growing local presence in the country.&#8221;
&#8220;Our AI operating system now powers many of Brazil&#8217;s most important organizations, from government public health and education agencies to companies in the retail and tourism sectors.&#8221;
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This integration aims to deliver efficiency gains and faster response times for Sompo&#8217;s customers and partners. The focus is on leveraging Data Analytics and AI to create intelligent systems that enhance pricing accuracy and operational efficiency, benefiting both insurers and customers.
Rodrigo Caramez, Sompo&#8217;s Chief Strategy Officer, said, &#8220;Historically, the search for efficiency involved automating simple, repetitive, and high-volume processes. This still applies, but with the new technological frontier applied to the use of data and AI, and the availability of simpler tools with natural language, we can expand this search for efficiency to the organization&#8217;s highly specialized core processes.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via REX AI Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIPI#NASDAQ">AIPI</a>) and Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>).
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Price Action: PLTR shares are up 0.38% at $32.05 premarket at the last check Friday.
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What's Going On With Palantir Technologies Shares Premarket Friday?

RTX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) has developed an air-to-air missile that could give the U.S. an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38632421/chinas-growing-missile-arsenal-is-putting-us-officials-on-edge">upper hand against China</a>.
The AIM-174B, which has the longest range of any U.S. missile and is a further development of the Raytheon SM-6 air defense missile, can reach targets as far away as 250 miles, Reuters reported.
The new missile exceeds the striking distance of the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile, which is also made by RTX, by 157 miles and can therefore outrange China&#8217;s PL-15 missile and allow U.S. jets to stay closer to aircraft carriers that they are protecting.
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The AIM-174B, which the U.S. has been deployed to the Indo-Pacific region and was officially acknowledged in July, does not require new production lines and is compatible with the aircraft of U.S. ally Australia.
&#8220;The United States can ensure the safety of their important assets, such as carrier groups, and launch long-range strikes on PLA targets,&#8221; Chieh Chung, a researcher at Taipei-based thinktank Association of Strategic Foresight, told Reuters. 
PLA stands for People&#8217;s Liberation Army.
Almost three weeks ago, RTX reported second-quarter results that beat analyst expectations. 
The company posted $19.791 billion in revenue for the three-month period to exceed analyst consensus of $19.28 billion. Adjusted EPS grew 9% to $1.41, beating consensus of $1.30.
Price Action: RTX rose 0.59% to $117.55 by Wednesday&#8217;s late-afternoon trading
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<li>Direxion Daily Aerospace &amp; Defense Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFEN#NYSE">DFEN</a>) went up 0.69%</li>
<li>First Trust Indxx Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MISL#NYSE">MISL</a>) increased 0.47%</li>
<li>Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>) rose 1.17%</li>
<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) edged up 0.49%</li>
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Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading higher on Wednesday.</a>
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, LDOS stock has gained 50% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>) and Amplify ETF Trust Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HACK#NYSE">HACK</a>).
The company said it was recently awarded a contract by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency&#8217;s&nbsp;&nbsp;Interated Program Office for Analysis for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/n40364032/nga-awards-leidos-86-million-analytics-systems-management-contract" rel="noreferrer noopener">lifecycle management of existing and emerging analytics systems</a>.
The single award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, known as Chinook, has a ceiling value of $86.4 million if all task orders are fulfilled over five years.
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&#8220;Geospatial intelligence analysts use a spectrum of tools and need them to perform to support their missions,&#8221; said&nbsp;Roy Stevens, Leidos National Security Sector President.
Under the Chinook contract, Leidos will deliver software development, systems engineering, integration, and operations and sustainment services.
This includes support for systems such as the Commercial-Joint Mapping Tool Kit, Target Coordinate Mensuration Validation, Advanced Analyst Augmentation Analytical Cloud Enablement System, and the Tearline open-source intelligence system.
&#8220;Building on our longstanding relationship with NGA, we are committed to sustaining and evolving these analysis systems for ongoing decision advantage,&#8221; Stevens added.
Leidos will employ DevSecOps practices and Zero Trust cybersecurity methodologies to maintain and enhance these systems.
Price Action: LDOS shares are trading higher by 1.37% to $146.81 at last check Wednesday.
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading higher on Wednesday.</a>
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, PLTR stock has gained over 47% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;REX AI Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIPI#NASDAQ">AIPI</a>) and&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>).
Today, the company inked a pact with Wendy&#8217;s Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) Quality Supply Chain Co-op (QSCC) to accelerate digital transformation, AI adoption, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/b40215269/from-the-farm-to-the-frosty-palantir-and-wendys-partner-on-ai-and-supply-chain-digitalization" rel="noreferrer noopener">operational decision-making across the Co-op.</a>
QSCC is the independent purchasing cooperative for the Wendy&#8217;s&nbsp;System based in Dublin, Ohio.
&#8220;Together with Palantir, we&#8217;re unlocking the inherent power of the supply chain ecosystem to drive new and compelling sales and operating efficiencies that will provide Wendy&#8217;s with a distinctive edge in the industry,&#8221; said Pete Suerken, QSCC President and CEO.
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Palantir has established partnerships throughout the food industry and has a demonstrated history of enhancing operations and supply chains with AI-driven solutions.
This partnership will advance QSCC toward a fully integrated Supply Chain Network, unlocking opportunities for AI-driven, automated workflows and a future-connected ecosystem of Wendy&#8217;s suppliers, distributors, and restaurants.
By evolving QSCC into a digitally advanced organization, cost savings and efficiencies will be realized, benefiting all Wendy&#8217;s operators it supports. As the second largest purchasing cooperative in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry, QSCC services over 6,400 Wendy&#8217;s restaurants across the U.S. and Canada.
&#8220;Our AI operating system powers many of America&#8217;s most important companies, giving them a technology-driven competitive advantage, and we are excited to continue to grow in the QSR sector with this iconic brand and an ambitious vision,&#8221; said Ted Mabrey, Head of Global Commercial at Palantir.
Price Action: PLTR shares are trading higher by 1.69% to $27.04 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) received a $1.3 billion contract modification from the U.S. Department of Defense, allowing&nbsp;the business unit&nbsp;Electric Boat to acquire long lead-time materials for Virginia Class Block VI submarines, as detailed in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40174825" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. Department of Defense&nbsp;contract award.</a>
Virginia-class submarines are built to meet a broad spectrum of 21st-century mission needs, including anti-submarine warfare, surface ship engagement, and special operations support.
General Dynamics Electric Boat, as the prime contractor and lead design yard, works in collaboration with HII&#8217;s Newport News Shipbuilding to construct these submarines.
Kevin Graney, president of General Dynamics Electric Boat, said, &#8220;This contract modification sends a crucial demand signal, enabling our suppliers to invest in the capacity and materials needed to increase production volume.&#8221;
&#8220;Consistent funding for the supply base is essential to achieve the high-rate production the Navy requires of the entire submarine enterprise.&#8221;
Last week, General Dynamics announced that&nbsp;Kevin Graney, who currently serves as president of Electric Boat, informed that he will retire at the end of the year. He will be succeeded by&nbsp;Mark Rayha, who currently serves as senior vice president and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40103685" rel="noreferrer noopener">chief operating officer of Electric Boat, effective&nbsp;December 1.</a>
Last month, General Dynamics reported a second-quarter revenue increase of&nbsp;18%&nbsp;Y/Y to&nbsp;$11.976 billion, beating the consensus of&nbsp;$11.438 billion. EPS of&nbsp;$3.26&nbsp;(up&nbsp;20.7%&nbsp;YoY)&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/39934099" rel="noreferrer noopener">missed the consensus of&nbsp;$3.29</a>.
The company-wide backlog stood at&nbsp;$91.3 billion, with an estimated potential contract value of&nbsp;$38.5 billion.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>) and Amplify ETF Trust Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HACK#NYSE">HACK</a>)
Price Action: GD shares closed lower by 2.22% at $285.90 on Monday.
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Boost for US Defense Industry: General Dynamics Unit Wins $1.3B Contract Modification

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Tuesday.</a>
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, PLTR stock has gained over 32% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;REX AI Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIPI#NASDAQ">AIPI</a>) and&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>).
Citigroup analyst Tyler Radke maintains Palantir with a Neutral and raises the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from&nbsp;$25&nbsp;to&nbsp;$28.</a>
Palantir is due to report second-quarter<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings"> financial results on Aug. 5. </a>
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a> estimates, the company is expected to report earnings of 8 cents per share and revenue of $652.141 million.
Based on data, Radke sees a constructive medium-term for the stock as a beneficiary of GenAI green shoots.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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However, the analyst sees the second quarter to be somewhat choppy.
Yesterday, the firm announced a multi-year partnership in which Tree Energy Solutions will leverage Palantir&#8217;s AI software in supply chain management, simulation and scenario modeling for investment optimization, site selection, asset management, carbon emissions tracking, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/40012052/whats-going-on-with-palantir-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">modeling the energy transformation pipeline.</a>
Last quarter, Palantir turned in its sixth consecutive quarter of GAAP profitability, beating analyst estimates as revenue grew 21% year-over-year.
Wedbush analyst&nbsp;Dan Ives recently set a new&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39836711/palantir-stock-up-over-60-this-year-but-analyst-says-the-story-remains-very-underva" rel="noreferrer noopener">bull-case price target of $50</a> on Palantir shares, noting that the Palantir story &#8220;remains very undervalued and misunderstood by the Street.&#8221;
Price Action: PLTR shares are trading lower by 2.99% to $26.27 at last check Tuesday.
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Lockheed Martin Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to Ohio&#8217;s Youngstown Air Reserve Station, marking the introduction of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/n39815857/lockheed-martin-delivers-first-c-130j-30-super-hercules-to-ohio-youngstown-air-reserve-station" rel="noreferrer noopener">aircraft&#8217;s new aerial spray mission capability</a>.
The 910th Airlift Wing operates the Department of Defense&#8217;s only large-area, fixed-wing aerial spray capability to control disease-carrying insects and disperse oil spills.
The versatile C-130J Super Hercules now supports 19 mission capabilities, including this unique aerial spray function.
The U.S. Air Force Reserve&#8217;s fleet includes both C-130Js and legacy aircraft. Adding the C-130J Super Hercules enhances readiness with extended reach and improved mission interoperability.
Rod McLean, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin&#8217;s Air Mobility &amp; Maritime Missions line of business said, &#8220;Lockheed Martin is honored to deliver the most advanced Super Hercules ever built to the 910th Airlift Wing, providing cutting-edge technology and enabling a critical mission for the U.S. Air Force Reserve,&#8221; &nbsp;
Last week, the Pentagon stated that it will reportedly resume accepting new F-35s this month, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39736883/lockheed-prepares-for-takeoff-pentagon-plans-to-restart-f-35-deliveries-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">boosting Lockheed Martin shares</a>.
Apart from this, recently, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics won a $520.4 million contract modification&nbsp;by the U.S. Air Force to produce the F-16 Viper Shield&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39613212/lockheed-martin-secures-520m-air-force-contract-for-f-16-viper-shield-electronic-warfare-suite" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">electronic warfare suite</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to LMT via&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>) and&nbsp;First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund First Trust Indxx Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MISL#NYSE">MISL</a>).
Price Action: LMT shares are up 0.06% at $476.34 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares are trading lower in the morning session on Wednesday.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, PLTR stock has gained 74% in the past six months. However, the latest downfall comes after Mizuho analyst Matthew Broome downgraded Palantir from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Neutral to Underperform</a> but raised the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39792880/whats-going-on-with-palantir-stock-tuesday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> price target from $21 to $22.</a>
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;REX AI Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIPI#NASDAQ">AIPI</a>) and&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>).
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Palantir&#8217;s results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024 will be released on Monday, August 5, 2024, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/b39781111/palantir-announces-date-of-second-quarter-2024-earnings-release-and-webcast" rel="noreferrer noopener">following the close of U.S. markets.&nbsp;</a>
Palantir recently guided for second-quarter revenue of $649 million to $653 million and full-year revenue of $2.677 billion to $2.689 billion.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is PLTR A Good Stock To Buy?</h2>
Wall Street analysts view Palantir Technologies on the whole as a Neutral, given the history of coverage over the past three months. Rishi Jaluria from RBC Capital in Palantir Technologies is the most optimistic, expecting a 80.0% rise in the stock in the coming year.
But looking at how the market as a whole thinks of the stock, you can reference historical price action for views on whether investors feel strongly about the stock one way or another. In the past 3 months, Palantir Technologies rose 33.84%, which indicates that opinion improved on the business and how attractive it is to own based on either its stock price, or underlying fundamentals, like revenue, which rose 20.78% over the past year.
A complete overview of how Wall Street views individual stocks is available <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">here</a>, while real time updates on the latest analyst actions will be delivered via <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga PRO</a>. Try it for free.
Price Action: PLTR shares are trading lower by 0.88% to $28.42 at last check Wednesday.
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Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) shares are trading higher today. The Pentagon will reportedly resume accepting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/short-sellers/24/07/39699120/how-is-the-market-feeling-about-lockheed-martin">new F-35s next week</a>.
As per a report issued Wednesday, the service plans to select the builder of its next fighter jet later this year.
Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, the head of Air Combat Command, said during an event on Wednesday, &#8220;Right now we&#8217;re very much focused on the TR-3 upgrade, software upgrade, to the [F-35] jet. And as you know, Lockheed Martin had some issues with stability of that software package.&#8221;
&#8220;So we&#8217;ve held up signing the jets over to the Air Force for the last&nbsp;few months. And so we&#8217;re very much focused on unwinding that hold up. And I&#8217;m hopeful that those jets will start to be delivered this month,&#8221;&nbsp;
Notably, in July last year, the government halted acceptance of new F-35s due to issues related to Technology Refresh-3, or TR-3.
Apart from this, recently, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics won a $520.4 million contract modification&nbsp;by the U.S. Air Force to produce the F-16 Viper Shield <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39613212/lockheed-martin-secures-520m-air-force-contract-for-f-16-viper-shield-electronic-warfare-suite" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">electronic warfare suite</a>.
Also, Lockheed Martin&#8217;s top competitor, RTX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), won a&nbsp;$1.2 billion&nbsp;contract&nbsp;today to supply&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;with additional Patriot&nbsp;air <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/07/39733693/raytheon-awarded-1-2b-patriot-contract-for-germany-as-ukraine-asks-for-support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and missile defense systems</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to LMT via Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>) and First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund First Trust Indxx Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MISL#NYSE">MISL</a>).
Aerospace and defense exchange-traded funds trended upward on Thursday. iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) and Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>).
Price Action: LMT shares are up 0.52% at $463.89 at the last check Thursday.
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Lockheed Prepares For Takeoff, Pentagon Plans To Restart F-35 Deliveries: Report

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) has been likened to the Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi of the artificial intelligence world by a prominent analyst. 
What Happened: Dan Ives, the managing director at Wedbush, made the comparison in an <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/palantir-messi-ai-dan-ives-170138156.html">interview</a> with Yahoo Finance on Friday. He described Palantir as the &#8220;Messi of AI &#8230; probably the most underestimated AI play, maybe tech play, in the market today.&#8221;
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Palantir Technologies&nbsp;stock gained over 42% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>) and ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>).
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Why It Matters: On Thursday, Palantir&#8217;s stock shrugged off a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/39079527/palantir-stock-shrugs-off-cramers-sell-call-as-480m-ai-contract-for-army-fuels-premarket-rally">sell call from</a> Jim Cramer and continued to rise. This came after the company&#8217;s CEO, Alex Karp, boldly stated that Palantir had no competitors in the U.S. commercial and government markets.
Palantir&#8217;s CEO, Alex Karp, has also been vocal about the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38659067/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-dismisses-rivals-we-have-no-competitors-in-us-commercial-and-government-mark">dominance in the AI</a> sector. Despite the fluctuations, Palantir&#8217;s stock has been a popular choice among investors. Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest recently bought <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/39077289/cathie-wood-ledark-invest-cuts-robinhood-holdings-amid-bitcoin-dip-keeps-selling-moderna-stock-b">shares of the company</a>, while also selling off holdings in other tech companies.
Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/05/38896863/playing-the-rumor-not-the-news-reddit-users-speculate-on-potential-s-p-500-inclusions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">speculations remain rife</a>&nbsp;over the potential inclusion of Palantir into the S&amp;P 500 index.
Price Action: Palantir closed at $21.73, marking a 3.77% increase on Thursday. After hours, the price slightly dipped to $21.70, down 0.14%. Year to date, the stock has gained 31.06%, according to the data <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares are trading higher Thursday after winning a $480 million Army contract for the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/39079527/palantir-stock-shrugs-off-cramers-sell-call-as-480m-ai-contract-for-army-fuels-premarket-rally" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maven Smart System prototype</a>.
The MSS leveraged AI-generated algorithms and memory learning capabilities to identify enemy systems. The stock is up on Thursday.
Recently, CNBC's Jim Cramer snubbed Palantir, citing a lack of transparency regarding the services it provides to the government.
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In May, Palantir reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38824732/whats-going-on-with-palantir-technologies-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter revenue</a> growth of 21% year-over-year to $634.0 million, which beat the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate&nbsp;of $625.4 million.&nbsp;
Palantir reported adjusted EPS of $0.08, which&nbsp;was in line&nbsp;with analyst consensus estimates. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38668003/wedbushs-dan-ives-smells-golden-buying-opportunity-in-palantirs-pullback-after-q1-e" rel="noreferrer noopener">Analysts cheered Palantir's</a> Artificial Intelligence Platform, citing any modest sell-off post-print ia "a golden buying opportunity."
Recently, it raised its full-year 2024 guidance for revenue and U.S. commercial revenue outlook.
Also in May, CEO&nbsp;Alex Karp <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38865999/palantir-ceo-tells-us-defense-tech-companies-to-scare-the-living-f-out-of-our-adversaries-as-a-way-t" rel="noreferrer noopener">advised the U.S.</a> to strengthen its defense technology, including software-defined weapons systems, to dodge attacks, hinting at the growing geopolitical tensions with China. Karp had always maintained its lack of rivals in&nbsp;the U.S. commercial and government markets.
Meanwhile, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/05/38896863/playing-the-rumor-not-the-news-reddit-users-speculate-on-potential-s-p-500-inclusions" rel="noreferrer noopener">speculations remain rife</a> over the potential inclusion of Palantir into the S&amp;P 500 index.
Palantir Technologies&nbsp;stock gained over 42% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>) and ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>).
Price Action: PLTR shares are up 2.58% at $21.48 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>) shares are trading lower after it reported&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/05/g38578135/hii-reports-first-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter FY24&nbsp;results</a>.
Sales and service revenue increased 4.9% Y/Y to $2.81 billion, beating the&nbsp;consensus of $2.79 billion.
Revenues by segments:&nbsp;Ingalls Shipbuilding $655 million (+13.5% Y/Y), Newport News Shipbuilding $1.43 billion (-4.8% Y/Y) and Mission Technologies $750 million (+20.2% Y/Y).
EPS of $3.87, up 19.8% Y/Y, beat the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $3.49</a>.&nbsp;
Operating income increased 9.2% Y/Y to $154 million, and the margin expanded by 22 bps Y/Y to 5.5%.
Segment operating income was $170 million (+9.0% Y/Y), and the margin was 6.1%, up 23 bps Y/Y.
Huntington&nbsp;Ingalls's&nbsp;operating cash flow for the quarter totaled $202 million&nbsp;and a negative free cash flow&nbsp;of $274 million.
New contract awards for 2023 were $3.1 billion, with a total backlog of around $48.4 billion as of March 31, 2024.
&#8220;Strong growth in Mission Technologies and stable shipbuilding progress provide a solid foundation for the balance of 2024 and&nbsp;beyond.&#8221;&nbsp;said Chris Kastner, president and CEO.&nbsp;
FY24 Outlook Reiterated:&nbsp;Huntington Ingalls Industries sees Shipbuilding revenue of $8.8 billion-$9.1&nbsp;billion&nbsp;and the corresponding&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/02/36895126/huntington-ingalls-cruises-past-forecasts-q4-sales-and-earnings-spike-2024-outlook-fuel-optimism" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">operating margin of 7.6%-7.8%</a>.
Huntington&nbsp;Ingalls sees Mission&nbsp;Technologies&#8217;&nbsp;revenue of $2.70 billion – $2.75 billion, with an operating margin of 3.0%-3.5% and Mission&nbsp;Technologies&nbsp;EBITDA margin of 8.0%-8.5%.
Huntington Ingalls Industries expects FY24 free cash flow of $600 million-$700 million.
The company continues to expect&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">FY24-FY28 free cash flow of $3.6 billion.</a>
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>) and&nbsp;First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund First Trust Indxx Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MISL#NYSE">MISL</a>).
HII Price Action: Huntington Ingalls shares are down 11.03% at $246.35 at the last check Thursday. 
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Why Defense Company Huntington Ingalls Shares Are Diving Today

The uptrend in the industry is mapped by the performance of the S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense Select Industry Index, which has added 20.10% over the past year. With escalating geopolitical tensions and the depletion of weapon stocks, the global aerospace and defense sector is poised to witness significant growth in the coming years.
The ongoing war in the Middle East and East Europe is causing geopolitical tensions of one form or another, resulting in heightened global military spending. According to the Guardian, global military spending has surged to $2.44 trillion, following the largest yearly increase in government expenditures on arms in over 10 years.
Below, we highlight Q1 earnings results of a few renowned U.S. Aerospace &ndash; Defense Industry players.
<h3>Northrop Grumman</h3>
Northrop Grumman (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/noc#NYSE">NOC</a>) reported first-quarter 2024 earnings of $6.32 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.83 by 8.4%. The bottom line increased 15% from $5.50 recorded in the year-ago quarter, driven by an increase in operating income.
NOC&#39;s total sales of $10.13 billion beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.78 billion by 3.6%. The top line also increased 8.9% from $9.30 billion reported in the year-ago quarter. The company&#39;s operating income during the quarter totaled $1.07 billion, up 13.1% from $947 million in the prior-year quarter.
The company reiterated its 2024 guidance, projecting revenues in the range of $40.80-$41.20 billion and adjusted earnings in the band of $24.45-$24.85 per share.
<h3>RTX Corporation</h3>
RTX Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rtx#NYSE">RTX</a>) reported first-quarter 2024 adjusted EPS of $1.34, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.23 by 8.9%. The bottom line also improved 9.8% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s level of $1.22.
RTX&#39;s first-quarter net sales totaled $19.3 billion, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $18.41 billion by 4.8%. The top line also improved 12% from $17.21 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2023. RTX posted an adjusted operating profit of $2.29 billion, up 6.5% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported figure of $2.15 billion.
RTX reiterated its guidance for 2024, with projected adjusted EPS in the band of $5.25-$5.40 and sales of $78-$79 billion.
<h3>General Dynamics</h3>
General Dynamics (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gd#NYSE">GD</a>) reported first-quarter 2024 EPS of $2.88, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.89 by 0.4%. However, the figure increased 9.1% from $2.64 per share recorded in the year-ago quarter.
GD&#39;s revenues of $10.73 billion in the reported quarter beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.2 billion by 5.2%. The top line also improved 8.6% from the prior-year reported figure. GD&#39;s operating earnings totaled $1.04 billion, up 10.4% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s $938 million.
General Dynamics recorded a total backlog of $93.73 billion, up 0.1% from the fourth-quarter level of $93.63 billion. The funded backlog at the end of the reported quarter was $73.17 billion.
<h3>Boeing</h3>
Boeing (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ba#NYSE">BA</a>) incurred an adjusted loss of $1.13 per share in first-quarter 2024, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.43. The bottom line also improved from the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported loss of $1.27 per share.
Boeing&#39;s revenues amounted to $16.57 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $17.69 billion by 6.3%. The top line also declined 8% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported figure of $17.92 billion, due to lower commercial delivery volume.
Backlog at the end of the first quarter of 2024 totaled $528.75 billion, up from $520.20 billion recorded at the end of fourth-quarter 2023.
<h3>Lockheed Martin</h3>
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lmt#NYSE">LMT</a>) reported first-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of $6.33 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.80 by 9.1%. The bottom line, however, declined 1.6% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s recorded figure of $6.43.
Net sales were $17.20 billion, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $16.19 billion by 6.2%. The top line also increased 13.7% from $15.13 billion reported in the year-ago quarter. LMT&#39;s backlog as of Mar 31, 2024, was $159.37 billion compared with $160.57 billion at the end of fourth-quarter 2023.
Lockheed has reiterated its financial guidance for 2024, expecting revenues in the range of $68.5-$70 billion. The company also continues to project EPS in the range of $25.65-$26.35.
<h3>ETFs in Focus</h3>
For investors looking to take a bet on Q1 results as well as a continued surge in military spending, the following Aerospace &ndash; Defense ETFs provide a great opportunity.
<h3>iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ita#BATS">ITA</a>) has gained 4.46% over the past three months and 15.74% over the past year.</h3>
<h3>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (ARCA:PPA) has gained 10.32% over the past three months and 26.86% over the past year.</h3>
<h3>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (ARCA:XAR) has gained 4.10% over the past three months and 21.09% over the past year.</h3>
<h3>Global X Defense Tech ETF (ARCA:SHLD) has gained 6.33% over the past month and 19.17% over the past three months.</h3>
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Aerospace & Defense ETFs to Watch Amid Q1 Earnings

General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) shares are trading lower after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/n38399669/general-dynamics-reports-first-quarter-2024-financial-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter FY24 results</a>.
Revenue grew 8.6% Y/Y to $10.73 billion,&nbsp;beating the consensus of $10.32 billion.&nbsp;
Revenue by segments: Aerospace $2.08 billion (+10.1% Y/Y), Marine Systems $3.33 billion (+11.3% Y/Y), Combat Systems $2.10 billion (+19.7% Y/Y) and Technologies $3.21 billion (-0.8% Y/Y).
The company ended the quarter with a $93.7 billion backlog, up 4.4% Y/Y. The consolidated book-to-bill ratio was 1 to 1 for the quarter.
In the&nbsp;Aerospace&nbsp;segment, orders in the quarter totaled $2.4 billion,&nbsp;growing&nbsp;backlog to&nbsp;$20.5 billion (up 6.2%&nbsp;Y/Y).&nbsp;Aerospace book-to-bill was 1.2-to-1&nbsp;for the quarter.
The total estimated contract value, the sum of all backlog components, was $134 billion, up 4.4% Y/Y at the end of the quarter.
Operating earnings rose 10.4% Y/Y to $1 billion, and the margin expanded 20 basis points Y/Y to 9.7%.
EPS of $2.88 (up 9.1% Y/Y)<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;missed the consensus of $3.03</a>.
General Dynamics generated a negative operating cash flow of $(278) million in the quarter. Free cash outflow stood at $(437) million in the quarter.
During the quarter, the company invested $159 million in capital expenditures, paid $361 million in dividends, and used $105 million to repurchase shares, ending the quarter with $1 billion in cash and equivalents.
Phebe N. Novakovic, chairman and chief executive&nbsp;officer,&nbsp;said, &#8220;Our businesses delivered solid operating results in the quarter, growing revenue and&nbsp;backlog,&nbsp;while expanding margins, even as we awaited G700 certification.&#8221;&nbsp;
&#8220;In the Aerospace segment, the recent FAA certification of the Gulfstream G700 has enabled us to begin customer deliveries.&nbsp;This&nbsp;is a strong start&nbsp;to&nbsp;2024&nbsp;and&nbsp;we remain confident in our outlook.&#8221;
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Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund First Trust Indxx Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MISL#NYSE">MISL</a>) and&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;GD shares traded are down 5.8% at $275.64&nbsp;at&nbsp;the last check Wednesday.

Why Aerospace And Defense Giant General Dynamics Shares Are Diving Today

Palantir Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares are&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading higher on Friday.</a>
Yesterday, the company inked a pact with&nbsp;Oracle Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) to provide secure cloud and AI solutions to power businesses&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38091895/whats-going-on-with-palantir-oracle-shares-after-they-inked-partnership" rel="noreferrer noopener">and governments worldwide.&nbsp;</a>
As part of the agreement, Palantir will move Foundry workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.&nbsp;
"Palantir and Oracle are both dedicated to defending western interests and institutions around the world," said Josh Harris, executive vice president of Palantir.&nbsp;
Oracle's distributed cloud and AI infrastructure, paired with Palantir's top AI and decision acceleration platforms, aims to optimize data value, and competitive edge, according to a press release.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, PLTR stock has gained over 189% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;ProShares Big Data Refiners ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAT#NYSE">DAT</a>) and&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>).
In a&nbsp;13G exchange filing, the Denver-based analytical software company said it owns a 6.5% stake in healthcare recoveries and data analytics company&nbsp;MSP Recovery, Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIFW#NASDAQ">LIFW</a>).&nbsp;
Palantir currently holds&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/38052654" rel="noreferrer noopener">955,647 shares of MSP Recovery.</a>
Price Action: PLTR shares are trading higher by 2.87% to $23.13 on the last check Friday. 
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ORCL

Palantir Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares are&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading higher on Thursday.</a>
The company inked a pact with&nbsp;Oracle Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) to provide secure cloud and AI solutions to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/n38088461/oracle-and-palantir-join-forces-to-deliver-mission-critical-ai-solutions-to-governments-and-busine" rel="noreferrer noopener">power businesses and governments worldwide.&nbsp;</a>
As part of the agreement, Palantir will move Foundry workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.&nbsp;
&#8220;Palantir and Oracle are both dedicated to defending western interests and institutions around the world,&#8221; said Josh Harris, executive vice president of Palantir.&nbsp;
Oracle&#8217;s distributed cloud and AI infrastructure, paired with Palantir&#8217;s top AI and decision acceleration platforms, aims to optimize data value, and competitive edge, according to a press release.
Palantir will also make its Gotham and AI Platforms deployable across Oracle&#8217;s distributed cloud.
Leveraging Oracle&#8217;s extensive cloud presence and sovereign AI expertise, more organizations can access Palantir&#8217;s top-tier platforms for seamless data integration and informed decision-making.
&#8220;Oracle Cloud Infrastructure&#8217;s unique ability to help customers meet their regulatory, performance, and security needs will increase our impact and help our global clients gain the full benefits of cloud and AI,&#8221; Harris added.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, PLTR stock has gained over 180% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;ProShares Big Data Refiners ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAT#NYSE">DAT</a>) and&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>).
Oracle Cloud offers over 100 cloud services and applications, including cutting-edge generative AI, across various environments like commercial, sovereign, and government air-gapped ones, the release added.&nbsp;
With consistent services and pricing, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure ensures simplicity, portability, and easy management across all deployment types.
ORCL stock has gained over 35% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;IShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and&nbsp;Themes Cloud Computing ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLOD#NASDAQ">CLOD</a>).
Oracle and Palantir will jointly sell and support cloud and AI services across government and commercial industries.
Price Action: PLTR shares are trading higher by 3.95% to $21.97 on the last check Thursday, while ORCL shares are trading higher by 0.57% to $126.96.
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