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Saratoga Research & Investment Management reduced its holdings in General Dynamics by 4.1% in Q2, owning 206,088 shares worth $60.1M. Other investors like Ameriprise and Prudential increased their positions. General Dynamics reported Q3 EPS of $3.88, beating estimates, with revenue up 10.6% YoY. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share. Analysts have mixed ratings, with price targets ranging from $335 to $400.

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General Dynamics Corporation $GD Holdings Decreased by Saratoga Research & Investment Management

FORA Capital LLC acquired 62,759 shares of GE Aerospace, valued at $16.15 million, making it the firm's third largest position. GE Aerospace's stock is trading up 4.1%, with a market cap of $316.69 billion. The company reported strong quarterly earnings, beating estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend. Analysts have raised price targets for GE Aerospace, indicating positive growth expectations.

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FORA Capital LLC Takes $16.15 Million Position in GE Aerospace $GE

Peter Arment of Robert W. Baird is recognized as the top analyst for Boeing (BA) stock by TipRanks, ranking #113 among 10,191 Wall Street analysts. He has a 55% success rate and an average return of 12.71% over a one-year period. Boeing is a U.S. aerospace company specializing in commercial airplanes, defense systems, and space technology.

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Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating and a $257 price target for The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) after reviewing its monthly delivery figures. Boeing is among the 12 Best Performing Dow Stocks in 2025.

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GE Aerospace's stock rose by 3.95% to $299.81, driven by Citigroup's positive outlook, indicating a 29% upside potential.

GE Aerospace (GE) jumps 4% on buy reco, 29% upside potential

Game Creek Capital LP acquired 7,250 shares of Northrop Grumman Corporation, valued at $3,625,000, making it 1.6% of their holdings. Analysts have given NOC a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $650.88. Recent price targets range from $640 to $770. The stock opened at $569.50, with a market cap of $81.28 billion and a P/E ratio of 20.49.

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Game Creek Capital LP Acquires Shares of 7,250 Northrop Grumman Corporation $NOC

Curi Capital LLC increased its holdings in RTX Corporation by 22.2% in Q2, owning 208,534 shares worth $30.45 million. Other institutional investors also modified their holdings. Insider EVP Neil G. Mitchill, Jr. sold 4,849 shares. Analysts have given RTX a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' with an average target price of $182.71. RTX reported Q3 earnings of $1.70 per share, beating estimates, with revenue up 11.9% year-over-year.

RTX Corporation $RTX Position Increased by Curi Capital LLC

Banque Transatlantique SA reduced its holdings in RTX Corporation by 48.3% in Q2, now owning 8,898 shares valued at $1,306,000. Other institutional investors adjusted their positions, with some increasing their stakes. Analysts have given RTX a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating with a target price of $182.71. RTX's recent earnings exceeded expectations, reporting $1.70 EPS and $22.48 billion in revenue, marking an 11.9% year-over-year increase.

RTX Corporation $RTX Shares Sold by Banque Transatlantique SA

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) has outperformed the market with an annualized return of 40.22% over the past 5 years. A $100 investment in GE stock 5 years ago would now be worth $556.03, highlighting the impact of compounded returns. The company's market cap is $317.49 billion. This analysis underscores the significance of compounded returns in investment growth.

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