Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) ranks among the stocks with low beta that can beat market volatility. On September 18, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) announced that it had been awarded a $48.4 million contract amendment for counter-explosive device systems, with a part designated for Australian military sales. Pixabay/Public Domain The contract is funded by numerous sources, including$25.1 million from Navy procurement funds, $14.4 million from Navy operations and maintenance funds, an ...