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KBR's U.K. Expansion: KBR, Inc. has expanded its presence in the U.K. by securing a $117 million contract with the U.S. Navy to provide Foreign Military Sales support for the F/A-18 and EA-18G programs, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner for international operators.

Contract Details: The five-year contract includes program management, engineering, financial, and logistics support for F/A-18 aircraft systems, ensuring mission readiness for partner nations like Australia, Finland, and Switzerland.

Financial Performance: KBR's backlog increased to $23.35 billion, with notable contract wins in both Mission Technologies and Sustainable Technology Solutions, despite a 23% decline in stock value year-to-date due to external pressures like the U.S. government shutdown.

Market Position: KBR's capabilities in defense, space, and energy security are in high demand, positioning the company well for future growth, although its stock performance has lagged behind industry averages.

Market Overview: The U.S. equity markets have experienced volatility, with tech stocks gaining while concerns about AI valuations and potential Federal Reserve rate changes loom over investors.

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Stock Performances: Seagate has seen a 169.4% increase over the past year but recently declined by 11.1%. Robinhood's stock rose 231.3% in the past year but fell 14.6% recently. Everus increased by 46.7% over the year but dropped 13.7% in the last week.

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