Is Lockheed Martin the Next GE?

Giant conglomerate status is not something companies come by easily. But of all the likely future multifaceted behemoths out there, Lockheed Martin shows perhaps more potential than most. In this video, Fool.com contributor Aimee Duffy points to Lockheed's growing energy business, highlighting projects that reach far beyond the scope of defense contractors' traditional business.

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