NATO

NATO's 32 member states agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, representing a significant increase from the long-standing 2% benchmark. The new target is the most ambitious in the alliance's 76-year-old history and a major political win for U.S. President Donald Trump, who had...

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will hold nuclear talks with Iran next week, following devastating U.S. air strikes that intelligence officials say “severely damaged” Tehran’s nuclear capabilities. What Happened: Speaking at a NATO summit in The Hague,...

In the first 100 days of 2025, as Donald Trump began his second presidential term, the stock market experienced one of its worst starts in decades, wiping out billions in investor wealth. Among those who were hurt and are now looking to play defense with investments are large pension funds. What...

Global defense budgets reached unprecedented levels in 2024, driven by mounting conflicts and geopolitical strains. A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) showcases a sensational increase in military spending across the globe. What Happened: According to...

Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives reiterated confidence in Palantir Technologies Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:PLTR) growth prospects after the software firm disclosed a deal with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization amid its growing “federal and commercial” portfolio. What Happened: Ives said in a...

Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) is flexing both its tech muscles and stock chart, jumping 9% after news broke that NATO has officially acquired its AI-enabled Maven Smart System NATO (MSS NATO) for military operations. For a stock already up 322% over the past year, it's a reminder that...

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 20.81%, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq have...

Defense contractors L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LHX) and Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:NOC) are set to report fourth-quarter financial results on Thursday before the opening bell. Here's a look at what investors and analysts are looking for in the reports.  NOC: Analysts expect Northrop...

Two major defense contractors, RTX Corp. (NYSE:RTX) and Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT) are set to report fourth-quarter financial results ahead of Tuesday's opening bell. Here's a look at what investors will be watching in the reports.  RTX: RTX has seen solid order growth due to rising...

President Donald Trump has called for NATO members to significantly increase their spending on defense, suggesting a target of 5% of gross domestic product to go toward military spending.  What To Know: Trump reiterated the 5% of GDP spending goal on Monday following his inauguration,...

The Biden administration is working quickly to deliver $6 billion in U.S. aid to Ukraine, aiming to reinforce Ukrainian defenses before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office. With Trump signaling potential cuts to U.S. support, NATO has launched a new mission to coordinate military...

In a recent development, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged the international community to halt their concerns over the potential impact of a Donald Trump presidency on the Ukraine conflict. What Happened: During a London visit, Rutte expressed his faith in Trump’s grasp of the...

Russia has issued a stern warning to Ukraine, threatening to reduce its capital, Kyiv, to a “giant melted spot” if Ukraine is allowed by its allies to use Western long-range missiles against Russia. What Happened: Moscow’s warning came on Saturday, as reported by Politico. The...

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., voiced his apprehension on X regarding potential global conflict. According to his post on Thursday, Musk responded to a claim by Wall Street Silver about an imminent escalation involving the U.S. and Russia. What Happened: Musk’s comment, “I have a bad...

In a recent development, a prominent Russian foreign policy hawk has called for a more assertive nuclear stance towards the West. He suggests that Russia should openly express its readiness to use nuclear weapons against countries that support NATO aggression in Ukraine. What Happened: Sergei...