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Trump Orders Crackdown on Defense Industry Stock Buybacks

In a bold move aimed at reshaping the defense sector, President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday targeting stock buybacks by major defense contractors. The order directs companies to cap executive compensation and prioritize investments in production capacity over shareholder payouts. Officials said the measure seeks to ensure that federal defense spending translates more directly […]

Markets Mixed as Geopolitics, Policy Signals, and AI Optimism Pull in Opposite Directions

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Global equity markets traded unevenly on Wednesday as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty against sustained enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and select corporate developments. In the United States, stock indexes diverged. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower after opening the year with a three-day winning streak, reflecting cautious sentiment around policy risks

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