Defense, Semis & Solar

Demand for military goods is up, but that only benefits contractors if they can keep costs in check and produce defect-free goods. A look at earnings from RTX, Textron and others. … The semiconductor industry’s shares have started 2024 with a bang, but some areas within the industry are doing better than others. … Renewable energy is making inroads around the world as it has become competitive with fossil fuels, Jackie reports citing IEA data. In particular, falling solar equipment prices have helped the sunniest power source become the fastest growing renewable option.