contractors

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Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman, three of the world's biggest defence contractors, have each reported having record order backlogs at the end of the first quarter of 2026.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

After the pool was drained and its stone surface “scrubbed,” Trump ordered the contractors to cover it with “an industrial grade swimming pool topping” in “American flag blue.”

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Jacobs: For my skill set, building-products distribution — supplying construction materials to contractors and builders — is the best opportunity right now.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Oil and gas, plantation, and renewable energy stocks could benefit, while contractors may face margin pressure from higher transport and logistics costs, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Out-of-state police could not make arrests, Kathy discovered, so on any arrest, a local officer had to be present along with any Guardsmen or contractors.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers