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Northrop Grumman Corp. builds aircraft, defense systems, and related aerospace products and services for the U.S. military and allied…
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NOC
Northrop Grumman Corp
$551.44
Today
−$0.91-0.16%
vs yesterday’s close
Live price
- Opened at
- $546.59
- Day high
- $553.50
- Day low
- $541.35
- Yesterday’s close
- $552.35
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Size
- Large company
- Market value
- $78.3 billion
- Number of shares
- 142.1 million
- Country
- US
- Went public
- Dec 10, 1951
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Website
- northropgrumman.com
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Why Is Northrop Grumman Stock Falling on Wednesday?
In brief
Northrop’s shares fell after the Navy chose Boeing for the $20 billion+ F/A‑XX fighter jet contract, removing a key future revenue source.
BA Stock Climbs After Boeing Secures $20 Billion Contract as Pentagon Pushes Next-Generation Carrier Fighter Program After Years of Delays
In brief
Boeing’s $20 billion F/A‑XX contract propels it to a leading role in U.S. sixth‑generation fighters, boosting stock and future revenue potential.
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In brief
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Rocket Lab Joins Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in $981M Space Force Program to Build Advanced Test Infrastructure
In brief
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Boeing, Archer Join Forces in Major Autonomous Aviation Deal
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Boeing's autonomy-focused subsidiaries and upgraded analyst ratings are driving the stock's upward momentum, making it a promising investment opportunity.
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