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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
$63.87
+0.2%		$63.96
$25.08
▼
$69.36
$31.52B1.076.07 million shs754,227 shs
TST
Telesta Therapeutics
C$0.00
C$0.69
▼
C$0.14
N/AN/A212,584 shs292,300 shs
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF stock logo
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
$277.19
+1.3%		$274.84
$208.77
▼
$295.39
$6.27B1267,835 shs25,696 shs
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Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
+2.40%-0.34%-6.01%+20.29%+145.84%
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF stock logo
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
+3.31%+0.21%-4.84%+7.21%+27.70%
CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
$63.87
+0.2%		$63.96
$25.08
▼
$69.36
$31.52B1.076.07 million shs754,227 shs
TST
Telesta Therapeutics
C$0.00
C$0.69
▼
C$0.14
N/AN/A212,584 shs292,300 shs
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF stock logo
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
$277.19
+1.3%		$274.84
$208.77
▼
$295.39
$6.27B1267,835 shs25,696 shs
10 Stocks Powering The Next AI Boom Cover
10 Stocks Powering The Next AI Boom

The AI boom is creating opportunities across semiconductors, cloud computing, enterprise software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and automation.

Inside this report, you’ll find 10 companies positioned to benefit as artificial intelligence moves from hype to real-world deployment and becomes a core growth driver for corporate America.

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Compare Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
+2.40%-0.34%-6.01%+20.29%+145.84%
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF stock logo
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
+3.31%+0.21%-4.84%+7.21%+27.70%
CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
2.35
Hold$68.216.79% Upside
TST
Telesta Therapeutics
0.00
N/AN/AN/A
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF stock logo
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
2.75
Moderate Buy$273.63-1.28% Downside

Current Analyst Ratings Breakdown

Latest TST, NXQ, CNC, and XAR Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
8/3/2026
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
Stifel Nicolaus logo
Stifel Nicolaus
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Set Price Target$79.00
8/3/2026
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
Sanford C. Bernstein logo
Sanford C. Bernstein
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Reiterated RatingOutperform$68.00 ➝ $79.00
7/29/2026
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CNC
Centene
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
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Set Price Target$66.00
7/29/2026
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CNC
Centene
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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Reiterated RatingOverweight$75.00 ➝ $80.00
7/29/2026
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CNC
Centene
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/29/2026
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CNC
Centene
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
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Boost Price TargetNeutral$46.00 ➝ $66.00
7/17/2026
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CNC
Centene
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
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Reiterated RatingSell (D)
7/14/2026
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CNC
Centene
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
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Reiterated RatingHold$47.00 ➝ $65.00
7/14/2026
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CNC
Centene
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
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Boost Price TargetBuy$71.00 ➝ $78.00
7/13/2026
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
Wells Fargo & Company logo
Wells Fargo & Company
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Set Price TargetEqual Weight$56.00 ➝ $69.00
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CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
$202.94B0.16$4.81 per share13.28$40.76 per share1.57
TST
Telesta Therapeutics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF stock logo
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
-$6.67B-$10.44N/A12.450.33-2.51%12.12%3.20%N/A
TST
Telesta Therapeutics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF stock logo
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
N/AN/A35.83N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest TST, NXQ, CNC, and XAR Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
7/28/2026Q2 2026
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
$1.09$2.51+$1.42$2.19$47.64 billion$53.58 billion
CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield5-Year Annualized Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
TST
Telesta Therapeutics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF stock logo
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
$0.800.29%N/AN/AN/A
CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
0.71
1.15
1.15
TST
Telesta Therapeutics
N/AN/AN/A
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF stock logo
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
N/AN/AN/A

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
93.63%
TST
Telesta Therapeutics
N/A
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF stock logo
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
N/A

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
0.37%
TST
Telesta Therapeutics
N/A
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF stock logo
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
N/A
CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Centene Corporation stock logo
CNC
Centene
61,100494.00 million492.17 millionOptionable
TST
Telesta Therapeutics
147,000N/AN/ANot Optionable
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF stock logo
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
N/A22.62 millionN/ANot Optionable

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Is State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?
August 3 at 7:21 AM  |  zacks.comhttps://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2966289/is-state-street-spdr-s-p-aerospace-defense-etf-xar-a-strong-etf-right-now?cid=cs-stocknewsapi-ft-smart_beta_etf-2966289
Cours SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF - USD
August 1 at 5:32 PM  |  zonebourse.comZ
XAR: A Perfect Vehicle To Ride The Aerospace And Defense Secular Growth Trend
July 29, 2026  |  seekingalpha.comhttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4926968-xar-perfect-vehicle-to-ride-aerospace-and-defense-secular-growth-trend
Western defense companies are looking to Ukrainian firms for lessons on how to build in wartime conditions
July 27, 2026  |  businessinsider.comhttps://www.businessinsider.com/western-companies-learn-from-ukraine-defense-weapons-firms-2026-7
US weapons makers confront Europe's drive for local control
July 24, 2026  |  reuters.comhttps://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-weapons-makers-confront-europes-drive-local-control-2026-07-24/
New Defense-Themed ETF AMMO Joins VistaShares' Trio of Thematic Funds
July 22, 2026  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/etf/2026/07/22/new-defense-themed-etf-ammo-joins-vistashares-trio-of-thematic-funds/?utm_source=snapi
Trump Order to Secure Critical Minerals Supply Chain Underscores Risk to Defense Industry
July 20, 2026  |  barrons.comhttps://www.barrons.com/articles/trump-order-critical-minerals-supply-chain-8bd68bae
Defense Tech May Be in a Bubble as Legacy Defense Stocks Offer Value
July 20, 2026  |  barrons.comhttps://www.barrons.com/articles/defense-tech-bubble-defense-stocks-value-91cf3da6
Conflicts, aircraft orders in focus as Farnborough Airshow kicks off
July 19, 2026  |  reuters.comhttps://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/conflicts-aircraft-orders-focus-farnborough-airshow-kicks-off-2026-07-20/
Better Aviation ETF: State Street's Aerospace-Focused XAR vs. U.S. Global's JETS Targeting Airlines
July 16, 2026  |  fool.comhttps://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/07/16/better-aviation-etf-state-street-s-aerospace-focused-xar-vs-u-s-global-s-jets-targeting-airlines/
Germany's Deutz to buy military vehicle maker FFG for €1.6 bln
July 9, 2026  |  reuters.comhttps://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/germanys-deutz-buy-military-vehicle-maker-ffg-16-bln-2026-07-09/
SHLD vs. XAR: Should You Play the Rearmament Boom With Defense Tech or Classic Aerospace?
July 7, 2026  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/etf/2026/07/07/shld-vs-xar-should-you-play-the-rearmament-boom-with-defense-tech-or-classic-aerospace/?utm_source=snapi
NATO just committed to 5% of GDP on defense by 2035 and these 3 ETFs capture the multi-year spending wave
July 2, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/nato-just-committed-to-5-of-gdp-on-defense-by-2035-and-these-3-etfs-capture-the-multi-year-spending-wave/ar-AA274qrC
NATO Just Committed to 5% of GDP on Defense by 2035 and These 3 ETFs Capture the Multi Year Spending Wave
July 2, 2026  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/07/02/nato-just-committed-to-5-percent-of-gdp-on-defense-by-2035-and-these-3-etfs-capture-the-multi-year-spending-wave/?utm_source=snapi
Defense giant KNDS plans IPO in Paris and Frankfurt
June 24, 2026  |  cnbc.comhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/24/knds-ipo-paris-frankfurt.html
Should You Invest in the State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?
June 23, 2026  |  zacks.comhttps://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2941193/should-you-invest-in-the-state-street-spdr-s-p-aerospace-defense-etf-xar?cid=cs-stocknewsapi-ft-sector_etf-2941193
SPDR S&P aerospace & defense ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.0618
June 22, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/investment/spdr-s-p-aerospace-defense-etf-declares-quarterly-distribution-of-0-0618/ar-AA26gl0R
Drone strikes beyond the battlefield pump up market for technology to repel them
June 18, 2026  |  reuters.comhttps://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/drone-strikes-beyond-battlefield-pump-up-market-technology-repel-them-2026-06-18/
Defense contractors would be barred from buying back their stock in bill approved by Senate panel
June 17, 2026  |  cnbc.comhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/defense-contractors-stock-buybacks-senate-warren-trump.html
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March 2, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/originals/defense-stocks-are-soaringaerovironments-earnings-could-close-the-gap/

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Centene NYSE:CNC

$63.87 +0.11 (+0.18%)
As of 10:28 AM Eastern
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Centene Corporation operates as a healthcare enterprise that provides programs and services to under-insured and uninsured families, commercial organizations, and military families in the United States. The company operates through Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and Other segments. The Medicaid segment offers health plan coverage, including medicaid expansion, aged, blind, disabled, children's health insurance program, foster care, medicare-medicaid plans, long-term services and support. This segment also provides healthcare products. The Medicare segment offers special needs and medicare supplement, and prescription drug plans. The Commercial segment provides health insurance marketplace product for individual, small, and large group commercials. It also operates clinical healthcare and pharmacies, as well as offers dental and speech therapy services. In addition, the company engages in the government contracts business under the TRICARE program and other healthcare related government contracts. It provides services through primary and specialty care physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers. Centene Corporation was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Telesta Therapeutics TSE:TST

Telesta Therapeutics Inc. is a human therapeutics company. The Company is a biotechnology company, which is focused on the licensing/acquisition and development of transformational therapeutics for the treatment of human diseases, such as cancer, immune diseases and targeted rare diseases. The Company focuses on developing drug candidate, Mycobacterium phlei cell wall-nucleic acid complex (MCNA) for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. The Company owns a manufacturing facility for MCNA at Montreal, Quebec. The Company has not generated any revenues.

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SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF NYSEARCA:XAR

$277.19 +3.56 (+1.30%)
As of 10:10 AM Eastern

The SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in industrials equity. The fund tracks an equal-weighted index of US aerospace & defense companies. XAR was launched on Sep 28, 2011 and is managed by State Street.

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