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All-American Stocks to Buy: Lockheed Martin (LMT)

Market Cap: $60 billion

What’s more American than fighter jets?

I’ll accept “fighter jets and cheeseburgers” … but for some reason, Lockheed Martin (LMT) and McDonald’s haven’t merged yet. (Not enough synergies, I guess.)

The highest-profile project on Lockheed’s table right now is a $391 billion F-35 contract with the U.S. military — a contract billed to eventually produce a fleet of 2,443 F-35s.

The first 10 jets are scheduled to be tested for operational readiness in mid-July.

Lockheed also is developing futuristic, blimp-like “hybrid” aircraft that will be able to transport oil and mining equipment to and from remote areas without easily accessible roads or with too much treacherous terrain.

Expected to be approved by the FAA in 2017, these airships have sparked strong initial demand, and Lockheed could begin making deliveries by 2018.

LMT stock is up 17% in the last year and pays a solid, 3.1% dividend.

Source: Investor Place

THIS 'OFFENSE' GIANT KEEPS CHUGGING ALONG

The market has slowed down significantly over the past couple of months... but the bull market in government spending is still on. Just look at today's chart of elite "offense" contractor Lockheed Martin (LMT) for proof.

Longtime readers know our stance on the defense sector. In short, our government is involved in so many foreign wars and spends so much money that it should be called the "offense" industry.

Giant defense firm Lockheed produces things like jet fighters, missiles, radar systems, and unmanned aerial drones. Its business relies almost entirely on government spending... and its performance over the past few years shows that spending hasn't slowed down.

As you can see in the chart below, the stock is locked into a steady, long-term uptrend. Shares have climbed nearly 120% over the past three years. And Lockheed is still rising despite the recent market selloff.

The stock is up almost 10% since July, while the S&P 500 is down more than 8%. As long as the U.S. government continues to spend, "offense" contractors like Lockheed will keep rising.

Source: www.dailywealth.com

One of the Best Stocks to Buy Before a Recession Hits

"'Must-have' investments are companies making products that are tapped into trillions of dollars in spending that make them as recession-proof as possible," said Fitz-Gerald.

"What's more, because they provide services that draw their demand from human nature's roots themselves, there will be a market for them, in good times and bad, for as long as civilization itself is around."

That's why now he likes the massive defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) as recession insurance for 2016.

Created from a merger between two aerospace companies in 1995, Lockheed Martin is one of the world's leading corporations in the aerospace, defense, security, and technology industry.

Lockheed only dipped an average of 30% entering the Great Recession, beating the average losses of the S&P 500 by 10% during the same period.

Since 2008, Lockheed has gained over 250% to where it sits today, at $216 per share. That's over 100 points higher than the price it was averaging right before the Great Recession.

Lockheed benefits from the $580 billion annual U.S. defense budget that our politicians hate to cut, according to Fitz-Gerald.

Unlike most other companies, Lockheed's extensive work with the U.S. and foreign governments means that its profit margins are "baked in" at 7.8%, according to Fitz-Gerald.

In other words, by working with governments, Lockheed has an almost guaranteed demand for its services. That assures it maintains a strong profit margin, even when times get tough.

As the world gets more dangerous, Lockheed profits. And – sad but true – it looks like times are only getting worse as tensions in the Middle East and terrorist threats escalate. In fact, Lockheed just extended a huge $60 million contract with the U.S. Navy on Feb. 25, which sent its stock up 2% the following day.

And we expect Lockheed to land plenty more deals like this in the coming months, as the United States ramps up its military efforts in the Middle East.

Another reason to consider Lockheed as recession insurance is because of its dividend, which it has raised every year since 2003. The $0.12 quarterly dividend it had in 2003 is now $1.65. That's an increase of $1,275% in 13 years.

"Management has a history of dramatically increasing payouts," Fitz-Gerald said in support of Lockheed Martin stock. "Plus, the company is tapped into what I like to call an Unstoppable Trend – War, Terrorism, and Ugliness. That's one of the biggest Unstoppable Trends of all."

Source: Money Morning

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This Must-Have Defense Stock Is Growing Even Faster Than the Pentagon's Budget

By MICHAEL A. ROBINSON

Allied Countries F35 Clients List:

The United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, plus the Commonwealth's Royal Canadian and Royal Australian Air Forces… the Israel Air Force… the Republic of Korea Air Force… the Italian Air Force… the Turkish Air Force… the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, along with the air forces of the Kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and the Netherlands.

The United States Navy recently announced that it's going buy $81 billion worth of ships and submarines in the next five years. Lockheed will be one of the biggest winners of this spend.

Source: Money Morning

http://moneymorning.com/2016/04/25/this ... ns-budget/

"Offense" contractor Lockheed Martin hits an all-time high… up 130%-plus in three years.

"Offense" contractor Lockheed Martin rises more than 20% since early February.

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Lockheed Martin Corporation: LMT Stock Is the King of Defense

This major defense player is continuing its dominance at a perfect time.

By Louis Navellier

Source: Blue Chip Growth

http://investorplace.com/2016/09/lockhe ... -ZUcfB96M8

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My Favorite Defense Play Just Bought a Turnkey Profit Generator

By MICHAEL A. ROBINSON

In Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States military has lost more than 7,222 lives, both killed in action and in accidents. More than 57,614 personnel have been wounded in action.

USA Today reports that fully two-thirds of the injuries and deaths in both theaters – nearly 42,800 people – didn't happen on the battlefield, but as a result of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) like roadside bombs.

Anything that could move troops, supplies, equipment, and ammunition quickly and securely would be a game-changer; all the high-tech weaponry and surveillance in the world won't help troops if it's stuck and can't get to them.
That's one of the reasons why helicopters and vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOLs) are the real workhorses of any military operation.

Revenue was up almost 20% from the year-ago quarter. Net earnings were up more than 10%, and cash from operations was also encouraging.

What's more, Lockheed increased its 2016 outlook for sales, operating profit, and earnings per share.

The stock is up 10% year to date, and its board is paying 3% in cold, hard cash for every share you own. The dividend alone gets you out in front of inflation.

So my bottom-line recommendation is to buy Lockheed Martin at its current price. If you already own it, load up. If you don't, establish a position now. If the stock dips any lower, which it may do for the moment, grab even more to lower your cost.

Source: Money Morning

http://moneymorning.com/2016/10/06/my-f ... generator/

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Trump Can’t Keep Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Stock Down

This premier defense contractor is definitely a buy on the dip

By Louis Navellier

There’s another piece to Lockheed Martin that makes it very compelling here — its recently acquired Sikorsky helicopter division.

If a massive new fighter jet program like the F-35 is a home run for a defense contractor, helicopters are the consistent base hits. There are far more of these deployed around the world than fixed-wing aircraft. They are the workhorses in all theaters of operation. They move people and things in and out of forward bases, remote settings and, most importantly, trouble.

Of the approximately 37 military/homeland security/rescue helicopters in production, 16 are built by Sikorsky. Before its acquisition, Lockheed had six helicopters in that 37. Now, Lockheed has 22 of the 37 major production helicopters in the world.

Source: Blue Chip Growth

http://investorplace.com/2016/12/lockhe ... F58hPl96M8

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Lockheed Martin's (Non-Trump) Headwinds

By JEREMY LAKOSH

While earnings growth, which was flat two quarters ago, has accelerated to over 7% after the third quarter, revenue growth has ground to a halt.

Analysts are now expecting $12.16 per share earnings for 2017 vs. $13.61 in the prior quarter, which represents a decline of 12%. The decline also represents zero growth, year over year, from 2016 to 2017.

Despite these expectations declining, the stock price has appreciated, causing the company's valuation to rise to over 21x forward earnings.

Source: Yahoo Finance

http://finance.yahoo.com/m/6e837459-ae1 ... 9%3Bs.html