Astronics (ATRO) and Ducommun (DCO) Head to Head Analysis

Astronics and Ducommun are both small-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and analyst recommendations. 68.5% of Astronics shares are held by institutional investors.

Inflation on the rise? Consider …

Q: I've been reading a lot about potential inflation concerns and also about something called "TIPS" as an investment idea for this. Can you please help me understand how these work? A: Yes, there has certainly been plenty of talk recently about whether or not we may see more inflation in the coming months and years.

Analyzing Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins and Ducommun are both aerospace companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, dividends and profitability. Rockwell Collins has higher revenue and earnings than Ducommun.

Head to Head Comparison: MCBC

MCBC and General Dynamics are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and valuation. MCBC has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its share price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Bill Miller Q1 2018 Market Letter

The custom of offering a market outlook on some regular basis, usually at least once a year but often after every calendar quarter, is mostly harmless because it is quickly forgotten, even when it turns out to be mostly right. Since the beginning of this bull market in March 2009, the correct outlook has barely budged: The path of least resistance for U.S. stocks is higher.

General Dynamics (GD) versus Marine Products (MPX) Head to Head Comparison

General Dynamics and Marine Products are both aerospace companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and valuation. General Dynamics has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500.

CFOs ready to spend thanks to tax changes, Deloitte says

Corporate America's love affair with the Trump administration's tax overhaul is still going strong, and it's pushing spending plans to multiyear highs. In a quarterly survey released by Deloitte LLP Wednesday, a record number of chief financial officers said that now is a good time to take greater risks, pushing up growth expectations for revenue, earnings, capital spending and hiring.

Aerojet Rocketdyne (AJRD) & Orbital ATK (OA) Head to Head Survey

Aerojet Rocketdyne and Orbital ATK are both mid-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends. Orbital ATK has higher revenue and earnings than Aerojet Rocketdyne.

Head-To-Head Review: AeroVironment

AeroVironment and Bba Aviation are both aerospace companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership. AeroVironment presently has a consensus target price of $39.50, indicating a potential downside of 13.21%.

China Targets $3 Billion of US Goods in Tariff Spat

China announced a $3 billion list of U.S. goods for possible retaliation in a tariff dispute with President Donald Trump and girded Friday for a bigger battle over technology policy as financial markets sank on fears of global disruption. The Commerce Ministry said higher duties on pork, apples, steel pipe and other goods would offset Chinese losses due to Trump's tariff hike on steel and aluminum imports.

Paul Ryan, Donald Trump clash over proposed steel, aluminum tariffs

President Trump vowed not to back down Monday from plans for tariffs on steel and aluminum that sent shock waves across America's political landscape, deepening a rift with Congress' Republican leaders. Republican opposition to the plan intensified, with House Speaker Paul D. Ryan saying the president risked undermining the economic gains from tax cuts.

UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 5

* Ultra Electronics: British defence contractor Ultra Electronics said it terminated the $234 million acquisition of Sparton Corp following an unfavourable anti-trust review outcome from the U.S. Department of Justice. * ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND: Britain's Royal Bank of Scotland could reach a multi billion-dollar settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over its mis-selling of toxic mortgage-backed securities within weeks, Sky News reported on Friday, citing sources.