Trump Defense Budget Hike 2026 Boosts Military Stocks as Tech Drag Hits Nasdaq
S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Jan 8, 2026, as tech stocks slumped. Meanwhile, the Trump defense budget hike 2026 call sent military and defense shares soaring.
Tech giants are losing their grip while defense contractors take flight. January 8, 2026, saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices slide into the red. According to Reuters, the market's split personality comes as Donald Trump calls for a massive expansion of the federal military budget.
Trump Defense Budget Hike 2026 Sparks Military Sector Rally
Defense stocks surged following the President's public push to beef up military spending. Investors quickly repositioned as the administration signaled a more aggressive stance on national security. Key players like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon saw their shares climb as the market braced for a flood of new government contracts.
Tech Sector Fatigue Weighs on Broad Market Indices
It's a different story for the tech-heavy Nasdaq. The sector that's been driving gains for years is now facing a heavy sell-off. Concerns over valuation and a shift in capital toward policy-beneficiary sectors have left major tech firms struggling to maintain their momentum. This downward pressure was enough to pull the broader indices into negative territory.
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