Biden Greenlights Ukrainian Strikes With US-Supplied Weapons Inside Russia, Defense Stocks Rise
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The Biden administration has lifted restrictions on Ukraine using U.S.-supplied weapons for offensive operations inside Russia, marking a significant shift in U.S. strategy. This policy change has led to a rise in defense stocks, with the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) and Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT) seeing notable gains.
May 30, 2024 | 9:48 pm
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The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) fell by 1.1%, underperforming the broader market, as tech stocks faced pressure.
Tech stocks, tracked by QQQ, faced downward pressure, leading to a decline despite the rise in defense stocks.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
NEUTRAL IMPACT
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) closed 0.6% lower, reflecting broader market trends despite the rise in defense stocks.
While defense stocks rose, the broader market, as tracked by SPY, experienced a decline, indicating mixed investor sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
POSITIVE IMPACT
The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) saw a 0.9% increase following the Biden administration's decision to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapons for offensive operations inside Russia.
The policy change is likely to increase demand for defense-related products and services, benefiting companies within the ITA ETF.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT) surged 1.8%, its best performance since late March 2024, following the U.S. policy shift allowing Ukraine to use American weapons for strikes inside Russia.
Lockheed Martin, as a major defense contractor, stands to benefit significantly from increased military support to Ukraine, driving up its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90