Futures fell. Lockheed Martin and other defense giants jumped on Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion "Dream Military" budget.

US markets saw a mixed performance. Defense stocks surged on proposed budget, while major tech names retreated. Mining M&A and EV shifts also noted.

President Donald Trump rattled the defense sector yesterday by signing an executive order prohibiting contractors from issuing dividends or repurchasing shares until they prioritize investments in new facilities and machinery to boost production speed and quality.

The Dow Jones index rises in mixed trade Thursday after surprise jobless claims. Apple and Tesla stock are extending losses.

It is a rare presidential strike at Wall Street norms that sent defense stocks lower and signaled sweeping changes for America’s military-industrial complex.

European defense stocks surge in 2026 as global tensions and rising military budgets boost Saab, Rheinmetall and US peers—get the key picks and outlook now.

Big tech stocks got hammered Thursday as investors shunned the all-stars to plug money into shares of energy giants, defense names, and smaller companies. The Dow rose 270 points, or 0.6%, S&P 500 was flat,

Publicly traded energy giants are seeing a significant boost in premarket trading as investors digest this weekend’s stunning capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Czech arms and ammunition firm Czechoslovak Group has discussed with banks floating around 15% of its shares in a potential initial public offering, with a decision yet to be reached, owner and Chair Michal Strnad told Reuters.