Northrop Grumman, Axon and RTX lifted as defense stocks gain on Iran war

The Dow Industrials ended Tuesday's session down just over 400 points. The 30-stock index curtailed its losses after falling more than 1,200 points at the low.

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Why this matters

Geopolitical tensions, especially those involving major powers, often have a direct and immediate impact on global financial markets. Conflicts can drive up demand for defense-related industries while creating uncertainty that leads to broader market downturns, affecting investors and the economy.

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Defense stocks, including Northrop Grumman, Axon, and RTX, saw gains.
The broader market, specifically the Dow Industrials, experienced significant losses.

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Northrop Grumman, Axon, and RTX stocks were lifted.

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The Dow Industrials ended Tuesday's session down just over 400 points.

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The Dow Industrials fell more than 1,200 points at its low.

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cnbcMostly Factual49d ago

Stock futures slip as traders monitor latest developments in U.S.-Iran war: Live updates

The Dow Industrials ended Tuesday's session down just over 400 points. The 30-stock index curtailed its losses after falling more than 1,200 points at the low.

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YahooMostly Factual50d ago