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At Close: Jun 03, 2026
ARKX vs. XAR: Two ETFs Worthy of Consideration
09:44am, Wednesday, 03'rd Jun 2026
One fund leans into disruptive tech, while the other sticks to industry stalwarts-cost, volatility, and sector focus set them apart for investors.
Is State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?
07:21am, Tuesday, 02'nd Jun 2026
Launched on 09/28/2011, the State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market.
Which Is the Better Aerospace and Defense ETF, Invesco's PPA or State Street's XAR?
11:16pm, Friday, 29'th May 2026
One ETF captured higher recent returns, while the other showed greater resilience in downturns. See how their portfolios and costs stack up for investors.
Aerospace ETF Showdown: XAR vs. ITA
08:13am, Friday, 29'th May 2026
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF offers a slightly lower expense ratio of 0.35% compared to the 0.38% charged by iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF. iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
Former CIA chief Petraeus says drone swarms are the next danger — and growth opportunity
07:09pm, Wednesday, 27'th May 2026
The former four-star general warned that drone warfare had reshaped conflict and exposed defense gaps. Autonomous swarms have emerged as the next challenge for militaries globally.
Western arms makers are lining up to test their weapons on Ukraine's battlefields
05:35am, Wednesday, 27'th May 2026
Ukraine launched a program last year to host companies that want to test their defense technology. Hundreds of companies have expressed interest, and the number is rising, a defense executive said.
Real Assets or Active ETFs? Where RIAs Allocate
02:53pm, Tuesday, 26'th May 2026
New AdvizorPro data shows RIAs broadened their ETF lineups in Q1 2026, leaning into real assets, active managers, and defense strategies.
UK defence show RIAT cancelled because of Iran war
10:50am, Friday, 22'nd May 2026
The Royal International Air Tattoo, one of the world's largest defence shows, has been cancelled due to military operations linked to the Iran war, it said on Friday.
The Pentagon's AI Pivot Supercharges Defense Stocks
12:21pm, Tuesday, 19'th May 2026
The Department of Defense is aggressively reallocating capital away from legacy manned platforms in favor of autonomous artificial intelligence-driven tactical networks and high-altitude hypersonic tr
Smart Investors Are Backing up the Truck on This Defense ETF at a 20% Discount
10:39am, Tuesday, 19'th May 2026
The Global X Defense Tech ETF (NASDAQ:SHLD | SHLD Price Prediction) has done something unusual for a defense fund in a year when NATO is rewriting its spending playbook.
Japan's global defense business may be on the cusp of a big breakout
07:39pm, Wednesday, 13'th May 2026
Experts say Japan will initially export arms in areas where it's already strong, such as air defense systems and naval platforms. Global military spending hit a record of $2.89 trillion in 2025, the 1
Poland signs first loan deal as part of EU defence spending push
08:43am, Friday, 08'th May 2026
Poland has signed its loan agreement under a European Union defence financing programme, securing 43.7 billion euros to strengthen its military as the bloc steps up efforts to boost security ami
Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted
04:08am, Friday, 08'th May 2026
Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament on Friday approved $25 billion in extra defence spending, around two-thirds of the much larger package the government had asked for to bolster
Relief Hits Aerospace ETFs As Howmet Shrugs Off Iran Conflict Risks
11:40am, Thursday, 07'th May 2026
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) shares surged after the aerospace supplier posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results and raised its financial outlook, offering a boost to aerospace and defense
Leonardo Posts Strong Growth in Orders, Revenue as Europe Rearms
02:27am, Wednesday, 06'th May 2026
For this year, Leonardo continues to expect new orders worth about 25 billion euros.
