Israel war boosts Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, other defense stocks

Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin shares climb

U.S. defense stocks spiked Monday after the attack on Israel by Hamas left over 1,000 dead and even more wounded.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video on Saturday that Israel is "at war" and called for a massive military response. Additionally, on Sunday, Netanyahu told President Biden "We have to go in," according to Axios.

Shares of Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX and General Dynamics all rose as investors speculate how the U.S. made aid its ally which could include ordering more weapons.

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