Shares of Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin were under pressure after President Donald Trump raised the idea of large cuts to defense spending.

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  • Defense stocks dropped sharply Thursday afternoon after President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. could massively cut defense spending.
  • Trump has sent mixed messages on military spending throughout his 2024 campaign and in the early days of his presidency.
  • abrake@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    My brother, have you heard about the benefits of diversification? If you want to retire at all, don’t put all your eggs in one basket.