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Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) fell 5.9% in the morning session after the company announced the pricing of a public stock offering expected to raise approximately $484 million. The defense technology company priced about 13 million shares at $38.50 each, a discount to its previous closing price. 

As a part of the mission, Rocket Lab has been roped in to deploy the first pair of satellites to test the ESA’s proposed future low Earth orbit positioning, navigation, and timing constellation.

The fund's dividend has increased by over 500% since its inception in 2011 and currently offers a yield of nearly 4%.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused U.S. President Donald Trump of overstating the impact of American airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.

President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposes cutting the Pentagon’s planned procurement of Lockheed’s F-35 fighter jets by 31%.

President Donald Trump's fiscal 2026 defense budget request signals a strategic pivot toward advanced missile systems and drones.

US government successfully tests long-range radar for Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system as the $175 billion project takes shape.

Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Tuesday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.

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Curious about the S&P500 stocks that are in motion on Tuesday? Join us as we explore the top movers within the S&P500 index during today's session.

While Dow Jones futures surged 0.71% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures were up 0.79%.

Most defense stocks had risen early on Monday’s trading after the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday.

BlackRock highlighted the defense sector as a prime investment opportunity amid geopolitical fragmentation and emphasis on national security.

Markets Brush Off Missiles and Missteps — Sentiment Stays Surprisingly Resilient

Oil prices can shoot up if Iran decides to shut the Strait of Hormuz. If tensions further intensify, energy and defense ETFs may gain.

Here's a look at recent highlights, news catalysts and upcoming events in the space stock sector.

Spotify Technology SA CEO Daniel Ek has positioned his investment firm at the forefront of Europe's defense tech boom, leading a €600 million Series D funding round in AI-powered military startup Helsing.

Lockheed Martin offers U.K. advanced missile defense support amid rising global threats and expanding its European defense footprint.

Israeli Forces conducted an overnight military operation against Iran, deploying 40 fighter jets that struck dozens of military targets.

Bill Ackman is advocating for direct U.S. military intervention in Gaza, proposing the deployment of Northrop Grumman's B-2 Spirit bombers.