Leidos Holdings Inc is a leading defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company that delivers innovative solutions to its customers in government and commercial sectors. The company specializes in providing advanced technology services and products, including cybersecurity, data analytics, and systems integration, to support various missions ranging from national security to public health. With a strong commitment to research and development, Leidos leverages its expertise to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness for its clients, addressing complex challenges through engineering and technological advancements. Read More
Washington D.C. – October 2, 2025 – The United States finds itself at a critical economic juncture, as an ongoing federal government shutdown, now in its second day, converges with a softening labor market. This confluence of events is casting a long shadow over the Federal Reserve's immediate monetary policy decisions,
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee recently offered a nuanced, yet largely optimistic, assessment of the U.S. economy, asserting that it continues to grow "pretty solidly" with a remarkably stable labor market. These remarks come at a critical juncture, as the nation grapples with an ongoing government shutdown that
Washington D.C., October 2, 2025 – The United States government officially entered a shutdown on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass critical funding legislation. While a federal funding lapse typically sparks concerns of economic disruption and market instability, financial markets have, for the most part, exhibited remarkable resilience.
As of October 1, 2025, the United States federal government has entered a state of shutdown, marking the first such occurrence since 2018-2019. This fiscal impasse, triggered by Congress's failure to enact appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year, plunges the nation into a period of significant uncertainty. The immediate
What a time it’s been for Leidos. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has increased by a massive 40.8%, reaching $190.05 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
As September 2025 draws to a close, a palpable sense of unease has settled over global financial markets, triggered by the looming specter of a U.S. government shutdown. While Wall Street indices managed to close slightly higher despite these concerns, the broader international landscape reflects a more cautious "risk-off"
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As the U.S. government teeters on the brink of another shutdown, a seemingly counter-intuitive phenomenon is gripping financial markets: Dow futures are not only holding steady but are showing signs of growth. On Monday, September 29, 2025, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures edged upwards, mirroring similar gains in S&
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
As the clock ticks towards midnight on September 30, 2025, the United States government stands on the precipice of a highly imminent and seemingly unavoidable shutdown. With just days left until the new fiscal year begins, partisan gridlock in Congress has stalled all efforts to pass a funding agreement, setting
The specter of government shutdowns, once a rare occurrence, became a recurring theme during the Trump administration, notably culminating in the longest federal funding lapse in U.S. history from late 2018 to early 2019. This 35-day impasse, born from a fierce political battle over border wall funding, sent ripples
As the perennial specter of a U.S. government shutdown once again casts a shadow over Washington, D.C., financial markets are bracing for potential turbulence. The failure of Congress to agree on appropriation bills or a continuing resolution by the fiscal year deadline threatens to halt "non-essential" government operations,
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the defense contractors industry, including Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) and its peers.
After the conclusion of the US market's regular session on Monday, let's examine the after-hours session and unveil the notable performers among the top gainers and losers.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning.
Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.
Many investors pay attention to mid-cap stocks because they have established business models and expansive market opportunities.
However, their paths to becoming $100 billion corporations are ripe with competition, ranging from giants with vast resources to agile upstarts eager to disrupt the status quo.
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
