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Defense stocks rise on earnings, with Howmet marked by a breakout

Aerospace and defense stocks were moving higher Thursday as results sparked renewed investor attention, with four defense names in focus, including Howmet.

Yahoo Finance highlights that defense plays saw gains tied to earnings activity, and it specifically flags Howmet as breaking out on the move.

The outlet also notes that the broader market backdrop included other stock action, including shifts in areas such as AI-related stocks and oil-sensitive names, as investors digested the latest catalysts.

Further details about the exact earnings figures, guidance, and which other defense companies were included are not present in the provided text.

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