Surprisingly Strong Defense Earnings

Today, analysts Brendan Byrnes and Austin Smith discuss Lockheed Martin's surprisingly strong earnings report. The company easily beat expectations and even raised full-year guidance, mainly via slashing costs and increasing margins. But defense cuts could still eat into profits, and investors should track the sequestration process as well.

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