Hot Defense Companies To Own In Right Now

If there's one thing a company doesn't want to be known for, it's failure. Arguably, next in line to failure would be asininely expensive. Unfortunately for Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT  ) , the F-35 has a reputation for both. And at a time when defense spending cuts are hurting domestic spending, overseas spending is of paramount importance. But for the F-35, overseas customers are backing away -- quickly. So what does this mean for Lockheed's stock?

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I'm sorry, how much?!
When Lockheed first started the F-35 program, it promised the fighter would cost less to operate than the F-16. Well, almost $400 billion later, a decade overdue, and still not working properly, preliminary estimates for the F-35A put the operating cost as 10% more expensive than the F-16, or $24,000 per flying hour.�

Hot Defense Companies To Own In Right Now: SUPERGLASS HLDGS PLC ORD GBP0.01(SPGH.L)

Superglass Holdings Plc engages in the manufacture and sale of glass fiber insulation materials in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. The company offers a range of thermal and acoustic mineral wool products for the construction industry. Its products are used in roofs and ceilings, external walls, ground floors, party walls/partitions, profiled metal clad buildings, cavity fire barriers, blown cavity insulation, and internal floors separation applications. The company markets its products through distributors and builder merchants. Superglass Holdings Plc was founded in 1987 and is based in Stirling, the United Kingdom.

Hot Defense Companies To Own In Right Now: Fuller Smith & Tnr A(FSTA.L)

Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C. engages in the operation of managed pubs and hotels in the United Kingdom and internationally. It also manages pubs operated by third parties under tenancy or lease agreements. The company operates approximately 162 managed pubs and hotels, and 196 tenanted inns in the South of England. In addition, it is involved in brewing and distributing beer, wines, and spirits. The company offers its beers under the London Pride, ESB, Discovery, Organic Honey Dew, HSB, Seafarers Ale, Chiswick Bitter, Bengal Lancer, London Porter, 1845, Golden Pride, Past Masters, Vintage Ale, Brewer?s Reserve, and Mighty Atom brand names, as well as provides seasonal beers. It exports its products to free trade pubs, clubs, and supermarkets in approximately 62 countries. Further, the company, through its Web site, sells accessory products, such as bar towels and pump clips, golf and rugby merchandise, and pint glasses and mugs; and clothing and beer products. Fuller, Sm ith & Turner P.L.C. was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Top 5 Insurance Companies To Own In Right Now: Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC)

Uranium Energy Corp. engages in the exploration, development, extraction, and processing of uranium concentrates on projects located in the United States and Paraguay. As of July 31, 2012, it had mineral rights in uranium mining projects located in the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Wyoming, as well as in Paraguay. The company was formerly known as Carlin Gold Inc. and changed its name to Uranium Energy Corp. in January 2005. Uranium Energy Corp. was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Corpus Christi, Texas.