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Wed. Jun. 3, 2009

Are Defense Stocks Good Defensive Stocks?

When the economy and the market starts heading south, many investors start buying Dividend Stocks. They have long been considered a defensive position in turbulent times. Given many investors recent defensive stance, one might ask how about some real defense stocks, as in the Aerospace and Defense industry.  Here are five for your consideration:


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Fri. May. 22, 2009

Eight Companies Secure In Raising Their Dividends

People want  to feel secure.  National security and  the military provide assurance that a country’s citizens will be protected, thus allowing them to focus their attention on other interests and endeavors.  National security is so large that no government can do it all alone. They all partner with companies like Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC) to provide the best defense products at the lowest price.


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Thu. Nov. 6, 2008

Investment Winners and Losers in an Obama Administration

The election is over and no matter how you feel about Obama, he will be the next U.S. president. Some economists are projecting total government borrowing in excess of $1.5 trillion in the fiscal year ending next September. Such a sharp increase in new debt could push up interest rates and continue the downward pressure on the stock market. Even in a down market, there are always winners. Let’s take a look at some of the possibilities:


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