SBA, Intel to Host Arizona Supplier Matchmaking Expo for Aerospace and Semiconductor Industries

The SBA announced its third Supplier Matchmaking Expo scheduled for July 29, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona, co-hosted by Intel. The event focuses on connecting major buyers in the space and semiconductor industries with small domestic suppliers to strengthen supply chains and boost U.S. manufacturing capacity. Previous expos in Charlotte and Detroit successfully matched hundreds of small businesses with large industrial buyers.

07/10/2026, 3:26 PM • GlobeNewswire

GE Aerospace vs. StandardAero: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

GE Aerospace and StandardAero both benefit from growing aerospace demand but operate at different stages of the aircraft lifecycle. GE Aerospace manufactures engines with a massive installed base and strong profitability (19% net margin), while StandardAero provides maintenance and repair services with lower valuation but higher risk due to customer concentration and internal control issues. The author favors GE Aerospace for conservative investors despite its higher valuation, citing its scale, history, and stability.

07/10/2026, 8:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Wax Market Size to Skyrocket USD 16.65 Billion by 2035 as Demand Grows Across Packaging, Cosmetics and Industrial Applications | SNS Insider

The global wax market is projected to grow from USD 11.26 billion in 2025 to USD 16.65 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 3.99%. Growth is driven by increasing demand in packaging, cosmetics, candles, and industrial applications. Mineral wax dominates with 68.23% market share, while natural wax is expected to register the fastest growth. Asia Pacific leads with 35.67% market share, while North America accounts for 39.2% of the market.

07/10/2026, 6:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Nasdaq Composite Jumps 0.9% as Semiconductors Stage a Comeback

The stock market rallied on Thursday as investors responded optimistically to President Trump's comments about potential negotiations with Iran, easing oil price concerns. The semiconductor sector led gains, with Micron jumping 7.5% following a $3 billion domestic investment announcement. However, software and hyperscaler stocks like Alphabet fell as investors rotated into hardware. Honeywell continued its post-spinoff decline, losing another 9.2%.

07/09/2026, 1:03 PM • The Motley Fool

RF-Detection Report Now Available, Tracks Patent Leadership Between the United States (490 Patents) and China (479 Patents)

A comprehensive RF-detection patent landscape report covering 1,248 patents filed from 2010-2024 shows the US leading with 490 patents followed closely by China with 479 patents. The global RF-detection market was valued at USD 3.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 4.6 billion by 2032 with a 6.5% CAGR. Key application areas include military, healthcare, public safety, and transportation, with North America dominating regional sales at USD 1.6 billion in 2023.

07/09/2026, 6:50 AM • GlobeNewswire

The Nasdaq's Rough Day: When Good News Is Bad News for Market Indexes

Samsung Electronics reported impressive earnings with 129% revenue growth and a 19-fold profit surge, but investors treated the results as a peak signal for AI demand, triggering a broad semiconductor sector selloff. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.3% as major chip stocks declined sharply, while the S&P 500 and Dow showed more resilience. SpaceX also fell on its debut as a Nasdaq-100 component, and oil prices rallied following a tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz.

07/07/2026, 12:17 PM • The Motley Fool

There Are Now 4 Honeywell Stocks After This Latest Spin-Off. Which Is the Better Buy Today?

Following Honeywell's breakup into four separate public entities, the article analyzes each spinoff's investment potential. Honeywell Technologies (industrial automation core) and Honeywell Aerospace trade at 27-28x forward earnings with high growth expectations already priced in. Solstice Advanced Materials emerges as the strongest candidate, trading at 30x forward earnings with over 20% forecasted growth and exposure to AI and nuclear energy trends. Quantinuum, the quantum computing venture, remains speculative with no material revenue.

07/07/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

The Dow Couldn't Keep Up With Chip Stocks on Monday

Chip stocks led a Monday rally, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining 1.3% and the S&P 500 rising 0.7%, while the Dow Jones remained flat. Broadcom surged 4.4% after extending its Apple chip supply deal through 2031, and AMD jumped 8% on autonomous driving adoption. However, Microsoft fell 1.4% following announcements of 4,800 job cuts, and the Dow was weighed down by declines in Honeywell and Amgen.

07/06/2026, 2:29 PM • The Motley Fool

Vertical Aerospace Just Secured a Critical Supplier Agreement for Its Valo Fleet: Time to Buy?

Vertical Aerospace signed a long-term supplier agreement with Astronics for power distribution systems for its Valo eVTOL, reducing execution risk. However, the company remains unprofitable with significant cash burn and won't generate earnings until 2032. Substantial shareholder dilution is expected as the company raises capital, with share count projected to rise from 157 million to 373 million by 2032.

07/04/2026, 3:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Is Honeywell Stock a Buy After Its Latest Structural Shakeup?

Honeywell completed its spinoff of its aerospace division on June 29, 2026, transforming into a pure-play industrial automation company focused on building, process, and industrial automation. The restructuring allows the company to capitalize on secular megatrends like warehouse automation and AI-driven energy efficiency. With a 49.1% stake in quantum computing leader Quantinuum and management targeting 4-6% organic growth with double-digit earnings growth over three years, analysts set an average price target of $474.75, representing 114% upside from current levels.

07/03/2026, 7:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Market Indexes Close Out June With a Tech-Fueled Tuesday Rally

Tech stocks led a broad market rally on the final trading day of June, driven by semiconductor strength and AI infrastructure optimism. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.34%, S&P 500 gained 0.71%, while the Dow added 0.29%. Chip stocks surged with the semiconductor ETF climbing 3.6%, while SpaceX jumped 4.1% on government investment program discussions.

06/30/2026, 1:11 PM • The Motley Fool

Honeywell Stock Sinks After Officially Completing Aerospace Spin-Off

Honeywell International completed its spinoff into two separate companies on Monday: Honeywell Technologies (the renamed legacy business) and Honeywell Aerospace. Both stocks declined on their market debuts, with Honeywell Technologies dropping over 6% and Honeywell Aerospace falling nearly 5%, despite the latter's inclusion in major indexes. The spinoff follows an earlier separation of the advanced materials division into Solstice Advanced Materials, positioning each company to pursue tailored growth strategies.

06/29/2026, 10:18 PM • The Motley Fool

SoFi Has Quietly Met the Bar for S&P 500 Inclusion. Here's What Index Entry Could Do for the Stock.

SoFi Technologies was passed over in June's S&P 500 index changes but may qualify by September. With a market cap of $22.2 billion (just below the $22.7 billion threshold) and 10 consecutive quarters of positive net income, the company meets most technical requirements. S&P 500 inclusion would trigger massive purchases from tracking ETFs, potentially boosting the stock short-term and signaling long-term confidence in the company.

06/29/2026, 3:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Market Expected to Reach US$ 44.67 Billion at 13.3% CAGR by 2034

The global Manufacturing Execution System (MES) market is projected to grow from US$ 14.47 billion in 2025 to US$ 44.67 billion by 2034, driven by Industry 4.0 adoption, operational efficiency needs, and regulatory compliance requirements. Asia Pacific is expected to dominate with over 60% market share, while cloud-based solutions represent the fastest-growing segment at 15.2% CAGR in North America.

06/29/2026, 3:36 AM • GlobeNewswire

Explosive Detectors Market Size to Worth USD 37.05 Billion by 2035 | Research by SNS Insider

The global explosive detectors market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.60% from 2026 to 2035, driven by rising security threats, airport infrastructure expansion, and geopolitical tensions. Handheld detectors and Ion Mobility Spectrometry technology dominate the market, while airports account for 46.25% of end-user demand. North America leads globally, with Asia-Pacific emerging as the fastest-growing region.

06/25/2026, 7:30 AM • GlobeNewswire