Broken Deal, Big Consequences: How ETFs And Stocks Will React
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Benzinga
Failed Negotiations: A proposed partnership between the US and Ukraine for priority access to critical minerals has collapsed due to security concerns, leaving both nations seeking alternatives and potentially impacting global supply chains.
Market Implications: The breakdown of the deal may lead to increased volatility in ETFs linked to rare earth minerals, defense, and electric vehicle industries, as companies face potential cost pressures and supply chain disruptions.
Analyst Views on NOC
Wall Street analysts forecast NOC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NOC is 690.82 USD with a low forecast of 630.00 USD and a high forecast of 770.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
9 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 654.610
Low
630.00
Averages
690.82
High
770.00
Current: 654.610
Low
630.00
Averages
690.82
High
770.00
About NOC
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global aerospace and defense technology company. Its segments include Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, and Space Systems. Aeronautics Systems is engaged in the design, development, production, integration, sustainment and modernization of military aircraft systems for the United States Air Force, the United States Navy, other United States government agencies, and international customers. Defense Systems is engaged in the design, engineering, development, integration, and manufacturing of deterrent systems, advanced tactical weapons, and missile defense solutions. Mission Systems is a provider of mission solutions and multifunction systems. Its products and services include command, control, communications and computers, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems. Space Systems delivers end-to-end mission solutions through the design, development, integration, production and operation of space, missile defense, and launch systems.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
