Hot or Not, Stock Market Edition: 03/05/2026
Happy Thursday. Here are the stock stories we're following today:
- Hot: Defense heavyweight Lockheed Martin (LMT) looks poised to outperform; auto parts maker Lear (LEA) is gaining momentum
- Not: Oil & gas integrated giant Chevron (CVX) is low on gas; defense player Intuitive Machines (LUNR) isn’t moonwalking right now
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🥶 NOT: Defense player Intuitive Machines (LUNR) is struggling to find its footing. What happened? 1) The stock plunged after the company announced a $175 million strategic equity investment led by global institutional investors—a dilutive share offering that rattled investors and sent shares sharply lower. 2) Despite a small recovery bounce and some positive news like its Lanteris Space Systems subsidiary being selected by L3Harris for spacecraft platform development, the dilution hangover is still weighing on sentiment. 3) The stock was just downgraded to a D (Sell) Zen Rating. It struggles with an F Grade for AI, a D Grade for Safety, Sentiment, and Value, and ranks 64th out of 74 in the Defense industry (C Grade). The bottom line? The dilutive offering and rock-bottom Zen Rating suggest there are better places to park your money — even with defense tailwinds in play. (See 63 better-rated names here.)
🔥 HOT: Defense heavyweight Lockheed Martin (LMT) is catching fire. What's behind the move? A few things: 1) The stock has surged nearly 50% in the past year, with its F-35 fighter jets playing a prominent role in recent U.S. and Israeli coordinated military actions against Iran—putting the company's combat platforms front and center in current geopolitical tensions. 2) Worth noting: Reddit sentiment has climbed from a quarterly average of 61.33 to 66.9, and analysts point to supply concerns as manufacturers struggle to produce critical missile technologies fast enough to meet demand. 3) The stock holds a Zen Rating of B, and currently ranks in the top 10% of the 4600+ stocks we track based on a 115-factor review. Looking at the Component Grades that shape the overall score, it earns an exceptional A Grade for Safety and a B Grade for Financials, Momentum, and Value. The verdict? Despite impressive gains already achieved, this remains one to watch. With escalating Middle East conflict driving defense spending and Lockheed's platforms at the heart of the action, this rally has real earnings behind it.
🥶 NOT: Oil & gas integrated giant Chevron (CVX) is getting the cold shoulder. What's going on? 1) Despite a 31% gain in the stock price due to Iran-related tensions sending oil prices above $80 a barrel, the company just ceased operations at its Leviathan Gas field following Israeli Energy Ministry orders tied to escalating regional security issues. 2) While energy stocks like ConocoPhillips and Occidental Petroleum rallied alongside oil price spikes, Chevron's operational disruptions could weigh on near-term production and investor sentiment. 3) The stock only earns a C (Hold) Zen Rating, indicating it’s not one to be proactive about right now. It struggles with a D Grade for Growth and Value, and ranks 14th out of 15 in the Oil & Gas Integrated industry (C Grade). The verdict? Hold. Yes, oil prices are surging, but Chevron's weak fundamentals and operational headwinds suggest this isn't the energy play to chase right now.
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