defense
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The defense contractor said Thursday it now expects to notch adjusted earnings of $11.40 to $11.60 this year, up from a prior outlook of $11.30 to $11.50.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
“National defense is very important, but we must also say that Gulf solidarity was not up to the task,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
High-profile defense attorney Alan Jackson dropped out of the case earlier this year, and has yet to publicly explain why.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
The quarter provided relief for the defense sector, which saw competitors’ shares fall 5% to 7% after recent earnings.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
While he was waiting to see how these entanglements would work out, Bobby began to prepare for his defense of the World Championship, almost a year away.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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