Defense Stocks Face Pressure Amid Iran Conflict Despite War Spending
Major U.S. defense stocks like General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, and RTX are declining despite significant war spending in the Iran conflict. The Harvard Kennedy School estimates the U.S. is spending $2 billion daily on the conflict, totaling $88 billion over 44 days. Analysts suggest the war may be short-lived, contributing to the market's cautious stance on defense stocks.
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