Bonds issued by defense contractors are being snapped up, as stocks fall on talk of spending cuts
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European defense stocks hit record and government bond prices fall on bets of more military spending
Defense shares surge on expectations of higher NATO spending as Trump seeks deal with PutinMarketWatch - 3d -
10 stocks of defense contractors that might withstand Trump and Hegseth’s cuts
Investors are probably better off not overreacting to daily news headlines. Then again, certain headlines and resulting declines in stock prices can set up entry points for long-term investors.MarketWatch - 2h -
Defense stocks drop after Trump says Pentagon spending could be halved
Shares of Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin were under pressure after President Donald Trump raised the idea of large cuts to defense spending.CNBC - 6d -
Vance to meet Zelenskyy amid push for NATO allies to step up defense spending
Vance is to meet with Zelenskyy amid concerns over U.S.-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine.CBS News - 6d -
As U.S. officials travel to security summit, Europe must step-up on defense or risk being sidelined
As top global officials gather for the Munich Security Conference, the future of Ukraine and reshaping Europe's defense architecture will be central to talks.CNBC - 6d -
Bond investors brace for Europe’s defence spending ‘bazooka’
Sovereign debt yield curves at their steepest in more than two years as investors anticipate more supplyFinancial Times - 1d -
Snap’s increased AI spending may push profits even further out
Guggenheim downgraded Snap’s stock, warning that increased AI investments could defer operating profits until 2027.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Retail sales slump. Cold snap and post-holiday blues depress spending.
Consumers took a breather from holiday shopping season and a severe cold snap in the U.S. kept people indoorsMarketWatch - 6d
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Fox News, CNN and Other Outlets Urge White House to Drop AP Ban
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