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Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) confirmed on Friday that it discussed a potential combination with United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX)'s management. United Technologies CEO Gregory Hayes followed up with a letter of his own. The executive began by stating that it evaluates...

United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX) confirmed plans Monday to sell or spin off its Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. unit, which makes the Black Hawk and other helicopters. The Hartford-based industrial conglomerate, which also cut its earnings outlook Monday, had been reviewing options since...

Boeing Co (NYSE: BA), United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX) and Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) are three of the best-known names in the aerospace and defense industries. Management has recently provided insight into prospects for each company and also for the industries going...

U.S. stocks continued to sell off on Friday on higher than usual volume. Semiconductor stocks were hit hard following Microchip's profit warning and cautious sector-wide comments. The rest of the tech sector was weak, especially "momentum" and high-beta stocks as the Nasdaq index...

U.S. stocks declined sharply as investors digest reports of a confirmed case of Ebola in the United States. In addition, economic data released on Wednesday was mixed, at best. Construction spending fell during August while ISM manufacturing came in weaker than expected. Bulls are hoping that...

United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX) shareholders loved 2013 and the first half of 2014. Following June's peak, however, the stock has been all over the place. Will there be more damage or more new highs to come? United Technologies stock was slapped down hard after failing to make...

U.S. stocks were little changed with the S&P 500 closing for the second straight day above the 2,000 mark. Markets were on track for a flat open and volume and volatility remained relatively light throughout the trading session as geopolitical events remain in focus. Israel and Gaza have...

The defense sector has managed to influence members of Congress this year by spending nearly $62 million on lobbying activities. While not the biggest contributor to politicians from the business world, here are five companies that have spent the most during the 2013-2014 cycle. Lockheed...

U.S. stocks rose for the third time in four days bringing the Dow back into positive territory for the year. Investors appeared to brush up poor retail sales from Macy's while focusing on business inventories that rose in June. On the international front, Ukraine said it would not allow...

U.S. stocks were marginally lower, as investors and traders may be waiting on the sidelines for further clarity on geopolitical tension. Volume was lighter than usual, as the composite volume on the New York Stock Exchange was 2.2 billion right before the closing bell. Typically, 2.1 billion...

Forbes said General Electric (NYSE: GE)’s aviation wing was “poised for solid growth in coming years.” Reuters sources seemed to agree Tuesday indicating the company and fellow CFM International partner, Safran SA of France were on the cusp of an order for 200 CFM International...