http://www.advfn.com/nyse/rss.asp?symbol=NOC Northrop Grumman Company Newsfeed en Fri, 17 May 2013 18:46:27 EDT Fri, 17 May 2013 18:46:27 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57633565&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-notch-records-fourth-week-of-gains http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57633565&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-notch-records-fourth-week-of-gains <div class='newsbody'><p> By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch </p> <p> NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks on Friday advanced to a fourth weekly gain, with both the Dow industrials and the S&amp;P 500 at all-time closes, after data cast a positive spin on the economy. </p> <p> The Conference Board's leading... Fri, 17 May 2013 18:46:27 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57632036&headline=correction-to-northrop-grumman-buyback-story http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57632036&headline=correction-to-northrop-grumman-buyback-story <div class='newsbody'><p> "Northrop Grumman Adds $4 Billion to Share Buyback Program," published Thursday at 5:17 p.m. ET, misstated a reason for the first-quarter earnings decline in the fourth paragraph. The company wasn't hurt by pension-related charges, which were roughly flat compared with the year-ago... Fri, 17 May 2013 16:29:34 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57631352&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-rise-toward-fourth-week-of-gains http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57631352&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-rise-toward-fourth-week-of-gains <div class='newsbody'><p> By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch </p> <p> NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks on Friday advanced towards a fourth weekly gain, with both the Dow industrials and the S&amp;P 500 poised for record closes, after data cast a positive spin on the economy. </p> <p> The Conference Board's... Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:53 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57629855&headline=correction-to-u-s-hot-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57629855&headline=correction-to-u-s-hot-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch <div class='newsbody'><p> "U.S. HOT STOCK FUTURES: HOT STOCKS TO WATCH," published at 8:17 a.m. EDT, incorrectly said Dell's revenue rose 2% in the 14th paragraph. The revenue fell 2%. </p> <p> Subscribe to WSJ: http://online.wsj.com?mod=djnwires </p> <pre> </pre> </div> Fri, 17 May 2013 13:56:53 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57623664&headline=u-s-hot-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57623664&headline=u-s-hot-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch <div class='newsbody'><p> Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Friday's session are Aruba Networks Inc. (ARUN), J.C. Penney Co. (JCP) and Sina Corp. (SINA). </p> <p> Aruba Networks swung to a fiscal third-quarter loss as the wireless-equipment maker's results were hampered by... Fri, 17 May 2013 08:47:10 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57614936&headline=northrop-grumman-adds-4-billion-to-share-buyback-program http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57614936&headline=northrop-grumman-adds-4-billion-to-share-buyback-program <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Kristin Jones </pre> <p> Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) has approved an additional $4 billion in share repurchases as the defense firm continues its efforts to boost shareholder returns. </p> <p> The latest authorization brings the total buyback program to around $5 billion... Thu, 16 May 2013 17:47:22 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57582389&headline=u-s-hot-stocks-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57582389&headline=u-s-hot-stocks-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch <div class='newsbody'><p> Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Wednesday's session are Macy's Inc. (M), Pandora Media Inc. (P) and Vipshop Holdings Ltd. (VIPS). </p> <p> Macy's reported fiscal first-quarter revenue in-line with consensus estimates, while per-share earnings edged... Wed, 15 May 2013 09:15:25 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57580592&headline=northrop-grumman-raises-quarterly-dividend-11 http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57580592&headline=northrop-grumman-raises-quarterly-dividend-11 <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Tess Stynes </pre> <p> Northrop Grumman Corp.'s (NOC) board approved an 11% increase in the defense company's quarterly dividend, marking the 10th annual consecutive increase for the payout to shareholders. </p> <p> The quarterly dividend was raised to 61 cents a share... Wed, 15 May 2013 08:12:47 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57472856&headline=huntington-ingalls-1st-quarter-profit-up-33-on-stronger-margins http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57472856&headline=huntington-ingalls-1st-quarter-profit-up-33-on-stronger-margins <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Tess Stynes </pre> <p> Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.'s (HII) first-quarter earnings rose 33% amid stronger margins while the military shipbuilder's revenue was down just slightly. </p> <p> The largest military shipbuilder in the U.S., Huntington Ingalls has posted... Wed, 08 May 2013 08:02:09 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57303465&headline=northrop-grumman-profit-off-3-4-on-weaker-sales http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57303465&headline=northrop-grumman-profit-off-3-4-on-weaker-sales <div class='newsbody'><p> Northrop Grumman Corp.'s (NOC) first-quarter earnings fell 3.4% as the defense giant reported lower revenue in two of its four main business segments and was hurt by pension-related charges and weaker operating margins. </p> <p> The company, which builds unmanned aircraft such... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:20:22 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57303277&headline=general-dynamics-1st-quarter-profit-rose-1-2-as-lower-costs http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57303277&headline=general-dynamics-1st-quarter-profit-rose-1-2-as-lower-costs <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Tess Stynes </pre> <p> General Dynamics Corp.'s (GD) first-quarter earnings rose 1.2% as lower costs offset a modest decline in sales, which was driven by a double-digit decline in its combat systems segment that offset growth in its other businesses. </p> <p> Like many... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:08:46 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57302867&headline=northrop-grumman-1st-quarter-profit-off-3-4-on-weaker-sales http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57302867&headline=northrop-grumman-1st-quarter-profit-off-3-4-on-weaker-sales <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Tess Stynes </pre> <p> Northrop Grumman Corp.'s (NOC) first-quarter earnings fell 3.4% as the defense giant reported lower revenue in two of its four main business segments and was hurt by pension-related charges and weaker operating margins. </p> <p> The company, which... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:57:41 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57107309&headline=defense-slightly-reduced-avoids-major-personnel-cuts http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=57107309&headline=defense-slightly-reduced-avoids-major-personnel-cuts <div class='newsbody'><p> WASHINGTON--President Barack Obama proposed a $526.6 billion defense budget on Wednesday that seeks to protect administration priorities in Asia and on cybersecurity while slightly reducing spending. </p> <p> The administration's proposed 2014 defense budget avoids tough decisions... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:30:16 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=56417946&headline=why-your-boss-is-dumping-your-spouse-from-your-health-coverage http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=56417946&headline=why-your-boss-is-dumping-your-spouse-from-your-health-coverage <div class='newsbody'><p> --Companies don't want the expense of providing health-insurance coverage for spouses </p> <p> --Spouses 'encouraged' to move to their own employers' health-insurance plans </p> <p> --New health-care exchanges seen lessening the need for firms to provide spousal coverage </p> <pre>... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:19:19 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=56314242&headline=army-move-shelves-costly-spy-blimp http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=56314242&headline=army-move-shelves-costly-spy-blimp <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Dion Nissenbaum </pre> <p> WASHINGTON--The U.S. Army has quietly shelved development of a secretive, football-field-sized surveillance blimp amid concerns about the cost and reliability of the project, once slated for use in Afghanistan, officials said Thursday. </p> <p>... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:33:30 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=56174770&headline=obama-economic-advisers-met-with-defense-contractors-over-sequester http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=56174770&headline=obama-economic-advisers-met-with-defense-contractors-over-sequester <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Jared A. Favole </pre> <p> WASHINGTON--President Barack Obama's top economic advisers met Wednesday with chief executives from Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) and other defense contractors to discuss the long-lasting consequences of letting automatic spending cuts kick in... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:00:26 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=56062247&headline=northrop-grumman-profit-off-2-7 http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=56062247&headline=northrop-grumman-profit-off-2-7 <div class='newsbody'><p> Northrop Grumman Corp.'s (NOC) fourth-quarter earnings fell 2.7% as the defense contractor recorded slightly lower revenue, while growth at its aerospace-systems business was offset by declines at its other divisions. </p> <p> The outlook for U.S. defense contractors remains... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:50:10 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=56060707&headline=northrop-grumman-4th-quarter-profit-off-2-7-as-revenue-eases http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=56060707&headline=northrop-grumman-4th-quarter-profit-off-2-7-as-revenue-eases <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Tess Stynes </pre> <p> Northrop Grumman Corp.'s (NOC) fourth-quarter earnings fell 2.7% as the defense contractor recorded slightly lower revenue, while growth at its aerospace-systems business was offset by declines at its other divisions. </p> <p> The outlook for U.S... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:52:20 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=55593392&headline=south-korea-may-buy-four-northrop-grumman-global-hawk-surveillance http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=55593392&headline=south-korea-may-buy-four-northrop-grumman-global-hawk-surveillance <div class='newsbody'><p> South Korea may buy four Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) Global Hawk surveillance drones, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing a notice from the U.S. Defense Department's Defense Security Cooperation Agency. </p> <p> The drones would be sold in an order valued at $1.2 billion... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:23:11 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=54921720&headline=huntington-ingalls-swings-to-third-quarter-profit-on-absence http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=NOC&article=54921720&headline=huntington-ingalls-swings-to-third-quarter-profit-on-absence <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Saabira Chaudhuri </pre> <p> Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII) swung to a modest third-quarter profit as the military shipbuilder benefited from a comparison with a year-ago period bogged down by a large goodwill impairment charge. </p> <p> However, core earnings... Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:15:24 EST