Defense contractor Leidos raises 2026 forecast on strong demand
Leidos Holdings raises its 2026 profit and revenue forecast, driven by strong demand for its military intelligence and IT services amid Pentagon stockpile efforts.
Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic
The Pentagon has reached agreements with seven AI companies, excluding Anthropic, to deploy advanced capabilities on its classified networks.
Oil soars, stocks dip on Iran worries, earnings in focus after Fed
Oil prices surged due to concerns over the Iran conflict while the Federal Reserve kept rates steady, impacting markets amid upcoming tech earnings.
Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out’ on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens sweeping attacks on iranian power plants and bridges unless iran complies with U.S. conditions by Tuesday night.
Dollar rides safe-haven demand, set for best month since July
The dollar posts its strongest monthly gain in nearly a year, driven by safe-haven demand amid escalating Middle East conflict and rising U.S. rate hike expectations.
US judge blocks Pentagon’s Anthropic blacklisting for now
A U.S. judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic over AI safety disputes, citing first amendment retaliation concerns.
Pentagon says it will ramp up war supplies with BAE Systems, other govcons
The Pentagon has reached agreements with BAE, Lockheed Martin, and Honeywell to increase production of defense munitions and systems amid wartime efforts.
Anthropic seeks appeals court stay of Pentagon supply-chain risk designation
Anthropic has requested a stay from a U.S. appeals court following the Pentagon's designation of the company as a supply-chain risk, potentially costing billions.
Anthropic sues to block Pentagon blacklisting over AI use restrictions
Anthropic filed a lawsuit to block the Pentagon's national security blacklist over restrictions on AI use for autonomous weapons and surveillance.
US Treasury, federal housing agency ending use of Anthropic products
The US Treasury and Federal Housing Finance Agency are terminating all use of Anthropic AI products following President Trump's directive amid national security concerns.
Defense firms seek legal advice over Trump’s clampdown on payouts
Defense contractors are seeking legal advice after Trump tied buybacks, dividends and executive pay to weapons deliveries.
Trump blocks defense company payouts until arms production speeds up
President Trump says defense contractors should halt dividends and buybacks until weapons production speeds up.



















