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Trump's new tariffs trigger selloff, framed as correction to trade imbalance. China faces 37% duties, EU 20%, Japan 24%. Tech stocks hit hard.

Palantir is poised to win a new U.S. Army contract that could eventually deliver annual recurring revenue approaching $100 million, said a William Blair analyst.

Defense and aerospace stocks have emerged as a bright spot amid turbulent and chaotic broader market conditions, with the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS: ITA) up 5.7% year-to-date and the VanEck Defense UCITS ETF (LON: DFNG) up 16%, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq have declined 4% and 10%, respectively, during the same period.

The military landscape has always been a dynamic arena, shaped by technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and evolving threats. As we stand in 2025, the world is on the cusp of transformative changes that will redefine how nations defend their interests, project power, and maintain peace—or wage war. From artificial

Winning MSR would double Rocket Lab's annual revenue in an instant.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo cutting over $580 million in wasteful spending within the Department of Defense. This includes scrapping a major software project and eliminating external consulting contracts. The goal is to allocate taxpayer dollars more effectively to enhance military readiness.

Geopolitical tensions drive surge in defense stocks, with RTX as standout pick. Analyst sees $170 target by year-end, expects multi-year uptrend.

The United States will immediately lift its pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine.

Curious about the S&P500 stocks that are showing activity before the opening bell on Tuesday?

Palantir delivered $178 million TITAN military deal to U.S. Army with AI tech and subcontractors. Stock up 204% in 12 months.

Shield AI has secured $240 million in funding, boosting its valuation to $5.3 billion. The investment, backed by major players like L3Harris Technologies and Hanwha Aerospace, will advance the development of Hivemind Enterprise, an autonomy software suite designed to accelerate the creation of intelligent machines, including unmanned systems capable of operating in GPS-denied environments.

Investor interest in global defense stocks has surged after Donald Trump's decision to temporarily suspend U.S. military aid to Ukraine.

On Monday, Cathie Wood‘s Ark Invest executed significant trades involving Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB), Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN), Tempus AI Inc. (NASDAQ:

Starlink could be a big winner under the new White House administration. Elon Musk's relationship with Donald Trump could create conflict of interests for new deals.

Over 20 civil service employees resigned from Elon Musk-associated DOGE, opposing efforts to dismantle critical public services under Trump's administration.

European defense stocks surge while American counterparts struggle due to Trump's calls for Europe to shoulder security burden and Pentagon budget cuts.

Creative destruction comes to the U.S. Pentagon.

The aerospace giant's loss may be other companies' gain, with SpaceX and Blue Origin among the prime potential beneficiaries.