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Defense stocks tumble despite Iran war spending, investors face losses

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Despite increased defense spending and ongoing conflict in Iran, investors in major defense contractors have seen significant stock value declines. Companies like Northrop Grumman, L3Harris Technologies, and Lockheed Martin have experienced substantial drops, with Raytheon Technologies showing a slight recovery after positive earnings. Analysts suggest that the market had already priced in the expected benefits of increased defense budgets, and that the best investment returns in this sector typically occur before conflicts begin rather than during or after. AI

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Defense stocks tumble despite Iran war spending, investors face losses

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    Defense tech investors thought the war in Iran could make them millionaires. Instead, they faced a Wall Street bloodbath

    Firms like Northrop Grumman are struggling on the market despite record military spending. Investors are now watching Congress—and a new generation of startups.

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