military spending

Senator Rand Paul opposes $1-2 billion daily Iran military spending, arguing national debt poses greater security threat than foreign adversaries, joining Warren and Sanders against $50-200 billion supplemental requests.

$SWMR surged 520% on IPO debut to $31, but has since cooled, declining 12.73% to $48 as market sentiment normalizes around defense AI technology.

Economists warn escalating Iran tensions could cost $1T, spark supply chain disruptions, and reignite inflation as oil surges above $90/barrel.

Escalating Middle East tensions drive investors to defensive stocks including defense contractors, energy majors, consumer staples, and utilities offering stability and income.

$AVAV surges 8.8% amid Iran tensions and defense sector rally. Company pursues Space Force BADGER contract, announces $30M Albuquerque expansion.

Defense giants $LMT and $RTX hit all-time highs amid U.S.-Iran escalation. Trump signals 4-5 week campaign, raising conflict-of-interest questions over Congress members' stakes.

AeroVironment reports March 3 earnings amid sector rally. Defense stocks up 16.2% YTD; company lagging at 5.5% despite 145% revenue growth.

Leonardo DRS stock surged 15% after beating Q4 earnings expectations with $1.06B revenue and strong 2026 guidance, driven by robust defense spending demand.