Topic: Defense Contractors

"Veterans have led in the field; they can lead in a factory or research facility. Veterans believe in getting the job done and doing it in the right way," writes GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt.

Europe's EADS predicted a significant improvement in operating profit in 2012 as it posted better-than-expected 2011 earnings on the back of an improved commercial performance at Airbus and progress in bringing costs under control on its A380 superjumbo.

The French-built Rafale emerged on Tuesday as preferred bidder in a $15 billion contest to supply India with 126 warplanes, lifting hopes for a sale that would boost France's national pride and restore the luster of its aviation sector.

Russia said it had brought a blaze aboard a nuclear submarine under control on Friday by partially submerging the vessel at a naval shipyard, after hours of dousing the flames with water from helicopters and tug boats.

Airlines worldwide face severe losses next year if Europe's politicians fail to get to grips with the region's debt crisis, the industry's leading trade group warned on Wednesday.

Romney squeaks to victory, the GOP takes Congress, Obama raises taxes and the Fed keeps rates on hold.

Life may begin at 40, but job searches at that age can be discouraging, even though older workers bring experience and discipline to the table. CNBC.com spoke with experts in tech, human resources, and finance to determine which professions are best for workers over 40.