US Defense Shares Fall on Democratic Midterm Victory

US defense shares dropped after a Democratic midterm election victory stoked fears of tighter Pentagon spending. Investors worry future funding may fall short of previous robust proposals.

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United States defense shares fell Wednesday after a Democratic midterm election victory stoked fears of tighter Pentagon spending. The sector previously rallied on proposals for a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027.