MARKET UPDATE: Defence stocks close lower as Trump calls for ban on buybacks and dividends until production and maintenance improves, but rally after hours as Trump says he wants 2027 defence budget boosted to USD 1.5tln from USD 1tln
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However, optimism returned in after-hours trading after he proposed an increase to the defense budget, which could enhance profitability and growth potential for defense companies moving forward.
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