U.S. New Frigate Boosts HII, 2026 Top Picks & Metals Rally

Defense stocks are in focus as the Trump administration announces a new class of ships, which is moving Huntington Ingalls (HII) higher in Wednesday trading, Needham names Reddit (RDDT) as its top 2026 pick, and Wells Fargo gets bullish on metals names, including Alcoa (AA) and Freeport McMoran (FCX). Diane King Hall breaks down the biggest movers to begin the trading day.

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