Earnings season continues to roll along, with these three companies delivering bullish guidance following strong results.

The geopolitical environment is escalating as reports emerge that Ukraine has launched a widespread land attack on Russia. With that in mind, investors can seek refuge in defense juggernauts like Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman showed strong sales and tremendous profits last quarter. The company's 1.5 book-to-bill ratio suggests growth will keep coming in the near term.

During periods of heightened volatility, low-beta stocks can provide a valuable layer of defense and a more balanced risk profile.

Northrop Grumman (NOC) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Selling defense stocks at a time when the wider market is showing strong growth may seem counterintuitive to investors. However, with more uncertainty set to reign in the months ahead, it now is a good time to trim.

Although the majority of assets in the stock market are crashing, certain defense stocks are doing the exact opposite – rallying amid the rising geopolitical tensions that have seen new war fronts arise or threaten to appear in multiple regions as the now already ‘old' wars continue raging.

Here is how Northrop Grumman (NOC) and RTX (RTX) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Defense stocks soared in July, with many gaining double-digit figures ranging from 10% to 18%. Good results drive the moves, and the demand trends suggest that business will stay good.

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Northrop shares soared higher thanks to a strong second-quarter performance. The company also provided some much-needed clarity on its B-21 bomber contract.

Although a controversial sector, the concept of top defense stocks will likely become an increasingly important one. Primarily, circumstances in the geopolitical realm will likely worsen.