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Date	Ticker	Price	Dir	Speaker	Thesis	Source
Feb 18	ITA	$240.32 $240.32 +0.0%	LONG	Volodymyr Zelenskiy President of Ukraine	"He cannot let go of the very idea of war... in reality he is a slave to war." Zelenskiy argues that the aggressor is psychologically incapable of de-escalation. If the war is driven by an existential obsession rather than rational geopolitical goals, the conflict will be prolonged. A "forever war" scenario necessitates sustained and increasing defense spending by NATO and Western allies to support Ukraine and replenish depleted stockpiles. LONG. The thesis supports a secular bull market for defense contractors and aerospace firms. A sudden, unexpected diplomatic breakthrough or regime change in Russia could lead to a rapid de-rating of the defense sector.	Bloomberg Markets Zelenskiy Says He Cannot Imagine Putin Withou...
Feb 18	ITA	$240.32 $240.32 +0.0%	LONG	News Reporter Anchor/Journalist	"Neither side really seems to be backing off. Moscow has stuck to maximalist demands... Ukraine simply wouldn't go for any deal where they ceded land." The diplomatic deadlock and "maximalist" stances confirm that a near-term ceasefire is highly unlikely. A prolonged war of attrition guarantees continued government spending on munitions and defense systems to support Ukraine and replenish NATO stockpiles. Long Defense contractors and Aerospace ETFs (ITA) as the conflict duration extends. Sudden unexpected diplomatic breakthrough or reduction in Western aid packages.	Bloomberg Markets Zelenskiy Says Ukraine, Russia to Discuss Zap...
Feb 18	ITA	$240.32 $240.32 +0.0%	LONG	Raja Krishnamoorthi Congressman (D-IL), Member of House Intelligence Committee & China Select Committee	"When you show weakness and you lower your deterrence, then you invite aggression... I'm more concerned about the Chinese Communist Party and their economic, military, and technological aggression." While the immediate focus is Iran, the Congressman's broader thesis is that the US is under-resourced in the Indo-Pacific. This bipartisan pressure (from Intel/China committees) supports sustained long-term defense spending, particularly for naval and aerial assets (Raytheon, Lockheed) required for dual-theater deterrence. Long Defense (ITA) as global instability (Middle East + China) acts as a tailwind for the sector. Budget sequestration or diversion of funds due to the government shutdown.	Bloomberg Markets Will Congress Be Warned If Trump Attacks Iran...
Feb 18	ITA	$240.32 $240.32 +0.0%	LONG	Bronwen Maddox Editor, Prospect Magazine	Europe is realizing it cannot rely on the US for Ukraine support ("Trump's Lighthouse Diplomacy"). Europe is focusing on "what it can do on its own" to arm Ukraine and coordinate defense. This geopolitical shift forces European nations to increase domestic defense budgets and procurement, independent of US NATO contributions. This creates a sustained bid for defense contractors, particularly those with European exposure. Long Defense. The narrative has shifted from "US funding Ukraine" to "Europe funding itself," implying long-term contracts for hardware. A sudden peace deal or ceasefire that reduces the urgency of defense spending.	Bloomberg Markets China Doesn't Want Russia to Lose Ukraine War...
Feb 17	ITA	$238.17 $240.32 +0.9%	LONG	Joe Kernen Co-Anchor, Squawk Box	"The US military is preparing for an operation against Iran that could last weeks." Explicit confirmation of upcoming military operations in the Middle East is a direct catalyst for Defense stocks (replenishment/usage) and Energy (risk premium on oil supply disruption). LONG Defense and Energy sectors. Diplomatic resolution or limited scope of conflict.	CNBC Squawk Pod: The Legacy of Reverend Jesse Jack...
Feb 17	ITA	$238.17 $240.32 +0.9%	LONG	Mark Analyst, Bloomberg	The Trump administration has "confirmed it has sent over that additional carrier strike group to the Arabian Sea" and analysts see a "high likelihood that the U.S. could take military action against Iran." While "diplomacy is the top agenda," the physical movement of high-value military assets and the explicit prediction of kinetic action by Bloomberg Economics signals increased utilization of defense hardware and logistics. LONG. The deployment itself validates revenue generation for defense contractors regardless of the diplomatic outcome. A sudden, comprehensive peace deal that de-escalates the region immediately.	Bloomberg Markets Iran, US Reach 'Principles' of New Nuclear De...
Feb 17	ITA	$238.17 $240.32 +0.9%	WATCH	Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez US Representative	The Representative pivots away from military commitment, focusing instead on "economic research" and avoiding conflict. The Defense sector (ITA) often trades on the "inevitability of conflict" narrative. If the political zeitgeist shifts toward active avoidance and economic maneuvering rather than military preparation, the sentiment premium in defense stocks may cool, even if underlying budgets remain stable. WATCH. Monitor if this dovish rhetoric gains broader traction in Congress. Geopolitical events force a hawkish pivot regardless of rhetoric; actual defense spending remains at record highs despite words.	Bloomberg Markets AOC Says US Must Avoid 'Any Such Confrontatio...
Feb 16	ITA	$234.87 $240.32 +2.3%	LONG	Marco Rubio Secretary of State	Rubio states the U.S. expects Europe to "step up ramping up conventional defense." Ellwood notes Europe is trying to project it is "doing more for its own conventional defense." The geopolitical pressure from the U.S. forces European nations to increase defense budgets significantly. This spending flows directly to defense contractors (both U.S. exporters and European domestic firms). LONG Defense sector as government spending is mandated by alliance survival. Diplomatic resolution in Ukraine reducing urgency for re-armament.	Bloomberg Markets Memory Chip Shortage is Global Crisis in the ...
Feb 16	ITA	$234.87 $240.32 +2.3%	LONG	Oliver Crook Chief European Correspondent, Bloomberg	Allies have pledged $35 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, specifically targeting "Air Defenses" and Patriot systems. RTX (Raytheon) manufactures the Patriot system. A $35B injection focused on air defense directly translates to order book growth for the prime contractors manufacturing these interceptors and batteries. LONG Defense primes, specifically those exposed to air defense systems. Geopolitical de-escalation or funding delays.	Bloomberg Markets AI 'Scare Trade' Takes Hold; Talabat FY Earni...
Feb 15	ITA	$234.87 $240.32 +2.3%	LONG	Marco Rubio Secretary of State	"We have to have sufficient firepower in the region to ensure that they don't make a mistake and come after us." The diplomatic strategy relies explicitly on military deterrence. The requirement for "sufficient firepower" to prevent Iran from "lashing out" guarantees continued high operational tempo, hardware deployment, and maintenance contracts for defense firms operating in the Middle East, regardless of the diplomatic outcome. LONG Defense stocks as the necessary enforcement mechanism for the diplomatic strategy. A sudden, comprehensive peace treaty leads to a rapid withdrawal of US forces (low probability).	Bloomberg Markets Rubio Says Trump's Preference Is to Reach Dea...
Feb 14	ITA	$234.87 $240.32 +2.3%	LONG	Michael Guest / Geopolitical Analyst	The speaker explicitly states, "I think we're going to do it again [strike Iran]... I think he was going to hit like Israel wants to do ballistic missile sites." He adds that Trump wants "something that's going to be measurable." A US-led military strike on Iran, specifically targeting ballistic missile sites and the IRGC, creates two immediate market reactions: * Kinetic Warfare: Increased demand for munitions and missile defense systems benefits US defense primes (ITA, RTX, LMT). * Geopolitical Risk Premium: Conflict in the Persian Gulf threatens the Strait of Hormuz, necessitating a risk premium on Oil (WTI, XLE) and driving capital into safe-haven assets like Gold (GLD). LONG Defense, Energy, and Gold as a hedge against imminent escalation in the Middle East. De-escalation or a diplomatic breakthrough would rapidly unwind the war premium in oil and gold.	Bloomberg Markets Is Trump Gearing Up to Strike Iran Again?
Feb 13	ITA	$234.87 $240.32 +2.3%	LONG	Gitanas Nausėda President of Lithuania	The speaker confirms that US battalion rotations in Lithuania will be "prolonged for one and half, two years" and explicitly states that even if a peace deal is signed, Russia's "imperialistic ambitions... will be alive." The market often assumes a Ukraine peace deal = sell defense stocks. The speaker refutes this, arguing that the "peace" will require higher deterrence on the Eastern Flank (Lithuania/Poland). A frozen conflict or uneasy peace necessitates permanent militarization of the border, securing long-term contracts for US defense primes. LONG US Defense contractors as the "insurance policy" for European stability. A sudden, comprehensive détente between the US and Russia that includes demilitarization clauses (highly unlikely).	Bloomberg Markets Ukraine Needs US to End War, Lithuania's Lead...
Feb 13	ITA	$234.87 $240.32 +2.3%	LONG	Senator Mark Kelly Democratic Senator of Arizona / Member of Armed Services Committee	"The Pentagon redeploy is the USS Jerry Ford Carrier Strike Group once again heading back toward Iran... We did not obliterate [Iran's nuclear program]. They have the ability to rebuild it." The movement of a major Carrier Strike Group combined with the admission that Iran's nuclear capabilities remain intact suggests a high probability of continued or escalated conflict. "Kinetic action" benefits defense primes (replenishing munitions) and creates a risk premium in energy markets due to potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions. LONG Defense and Energy as a hedge against Middle East escalation. Diplomatic de-escalation or a decision by the administration to withdraw support unexpectedly.	Bloomberg Markets Using Force Against Iran Could Backfire, Sen....
Feb 13	ITA	$234.87 $240.32 +2.3%	LONG	Donald Trump President of the United States	"We're investing also $1 trillion in our armed forces, most we've ever spent. And next year it's being raised... We're also purchasing 30 new and modified Abrams tanks... 48 new Blackhawk, Chinook, and King Stallion helicopters." The administration is shifting from "maintenance" to "expansion" with a specific focus on heavy hardware (tanks, helos) rather than just software or cyber. The explicit mention of increasing the budget again next year provides multi-year revenue visibility for prime contractors. The renaming to "Department of War" implies a higher operational tempo and consumption of munitions/equipment. Long Defense Primes and the Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA). Specific beneficiaries include Lockheed Martin (Blackhawks/King Stallions) and Boeing (Chinooks). Budget appropriation delays or geopolitical de-escalation reducing urgency.	CNBC President Trump delivers remarks to the troop...
Feb 13	ITA	$234.87 $240.32 +2.3%	LONG	Radoslaw Sikorski Minister of Foreign Affairs, Poland	Poland's Foreign Minister states, "We're buying U.S. weapons for Ukraine... We've pledged 230 billion [Euros]... We need to modernize by the end of the decade." While Europe is building its own capacity, the immediate demand ("buying U.S. weapons") flows directly to US Prime Contractors. The shift from 2% to 4.8% GDP spending by Poland signals a structural baseline increase in revenue for these vendors. Long US Defense ETFs (ITA) to capture the flow of European capital purchasing American hardware. Supply chain bottlenecks; potential ceasefire reducing urgency.	Bloomberg Markets Poland’s Sikorski Says Europe Deserves Role i...
Feb 13	ITA	$234.87 $240.32 +2.3%	LONG	Eirik Lie CEO of Kongsberg Defense (Incoming CEO of Kongsberg Group)	"Europe needs to continue the build up of the capacity... wanting to buy European... This is a very active discussion within Europe." The speaker highlights a structural shift away from solely relying on US imports toward building domestic European capacity. However, the sheer scale of the "gap in capacities" implies a rising tide for the entire sector, including US primes that supply components or joint ventures (like the F-35 missiles mentioned). LONG. The sector is under-equipped for the current threat environment, guaranteeing multi-year government spending floors. Supply chain disruptions preventing delivery of the backlog.	Bloomberg Markets Kongsberg Says Demand for Air Defense Systems...
Feb 13	ITA	$234.87 $240.32 +2.3%	WATCH	Andrea Palasciano Reporter	"Concerns over the reliability of US military alliance... transition away from the American nuclear umbrella." The explicit goal of this initiative is to reduce dependence on US security guarantees. If Europe successfully builds its own deterrent and defense architecture, it poses a long-term structural headwind for US defense exporters who have historically relied on NATO spending. Watch US Defense (ITA) for potential loss of market share in Europe. Global instability may keep demand for US weapons high regardless of European indigenous development.	Bloomberg Markets Europe Weighs How to Develop Its Own Nuclear ...
Feb 13	ITA	$234.87 $240.32 +2.3%	LONG	Swati Gupta South Asia Government Reporter, Bloomberg	India is committing $40 billion to defense, explicitly buying "six US maritime surveillance aircraft" and "114 fighter jets from France." This spending marks a structural shift where India is "building some distance" from Russia (its traditional supplier) and redirecting capital to US and European defense contractors. This creates a direct revenue tailwind for Western defense firms (likely Boeing for US surveillance and Dassault for French jets) and the broader sector. Long US and European Defense sectors as they capture market share from Russian competitors in one of the world's largest arms markets. Geopolitical reversals or bureaucratic delays in finalizing procurement contracts.	Bloomberg Markets India Greenlights 40 Billion Upgrade to Its A...
Feb 13	ITA	$234.87 $240.32 +2.3%	LONG	Becca Defense Lead, Bloomberg Economics	President Trump is threatening "Phase Two" against Iran and deploying a second carrier strike group, which provides "additional firepower that could be used to strike Iran." The administration is moving assets for potential kinetic conflict, not just deterrence. This increases the probability of supply shocks (Oil) and continued government spending on munitions/defense readiness (Defense Contractors). LONG. Standard geopolitical hedge. A sudden diplomatic breakthrough or de-escalation deal with Iran.	Bloomberg Markets Trump Agrees to End Minnesota Immigration Sur...
Feb 11	ITA	$230.95 $240.32 +4.1%	LONG	Kailey Leinz Bloomberg Reporter	Netanyahu is introducing "new military intelligence regarding Iran's military capabilities" and pushing to expand negotiations to include "ballistic missile program" and "proxy militia groups." While initial talks were "positive," Israel's introduction of new intelligence suggests a hawkish pivot or an attempt to derail a soft deal. Increased tension in the Middle East typically bids up Defense stocks (ITA) and adds a geopolitical risk premium to Oil (XLE). LONG. Hedge against the failure of US-Iran bilateral talks. A surprise diplomatic breakthrough that eases sanctions on Iran would be bearish for oil prices.	Bloomberg Markets Trump Privately Weighs Quitting USMCA Trade P...
Feb 11	ITA	$230.95 $240.32 +4.1%	LONG	Dina Esfandiary Middle East Geoeconomics Lead, Bloomberg News	The US is officially planning to send a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East. Trump is "sending so many military capabilities to the region to ensure that Israel is properly defended." The deployment of carrier strike groups and the explicit commitment to defending Israel implies high operational tempo and the consumption/deployment of defense hardware (interceptors, munitions, logistics). Even if the goal is deterrence, the hardware is being moved and utilized, benefiting the defense industrial base. LONG Defense sector as the beneficiary of the "credible military threat" strategy. A sudden de-escalation or US withdrawal of assets if negotiations succeed immediately.	Bloomberg Markets Trump Tells Netanyahu He Still Hopes to Have ...
Feb 11	ITA	$230.95 $240.32 +4.1%	LONG	Tyler Kendall Multimedia Editor	President Trump floated the idea of sending a "second armada" (aircraft carrier group) to the Middle East. Netanyahu is presenting intelligence on Iran's ballistic missile program, and Lissner notes that while a strike isn't imminent today, significant military activity is expected once that second carrier group arrives. "Second Armada" = Logistics, hardware, and munitions expenditure. The explicit mention of Iran's ballistic missile program suggests future kinetic action or enhanced defense spending on interceptors (Iron Dome/Arrow equivalents). This flow of military assets directly benefits defense prime contractors. LONG. Geopolitical risk premiums are being repriced higher with the movement of heavy naval assets. Diplomatic breakthrough (low probability given the rhetoric) or de-escalation.	Bloomberg Markets Strong Jobs Report Curbs Fed-Cut Bets \| Balan...
Feb 11	ITA	$230.95 $240.32 +4.1%	LONG	Doug Burgum Secretary (Implied Energy/Interior/State Role)	Burgum justifies blocking wind farms because "warfare has changed... everything is autonomous." He specifically mentions the need for clear operating environments for "autonomous drones" and "autonomous submarines." The administration is prioritizing the operational capability of next-gen autonomous defense systems over energy infrastructure. This signals robust funding and strategic focus on the autonomous defense sector. Long Defense (ITA) as the primary beneficiary of this "security-first" industrial policy. Budget cuts in other areas of defense spending.	Bloomberg Markets Offshore Wind Farms Are Security Risks, Burgu...
Feb 11	ITA	$230.95 $240.32 +4.1%	LONG	—	The reporter notes that El Paso is home to "Fort Bliss, which is one of the Army's biggest bases" and the closure is for "special security reasons." A sudden, 10-day total airspace closure over a major military installation implies a significant military exercise, mobilization, or testing of sensitive next-gen technology (e.g., hypersonics or directed energy) that requires absolute secrecy and safety buffers. This points to active defense utilization. Long defense contractors and aerospace ETFs as beneficiaries of increased military activity and testing. The closure could be related to a non-military emergency or a specific threat that causes broader market panic rather than sector growth.	Bloomberg Markets All Airspace Around El Paso Airport Is Closed...
Jan 31	ITA	$232.38 $240.32 +3.4%	LONG	David Sacks Craft Ventures / General Partner	Sacks notes that Trump is forcing NATO countries to increase spending from 3% to 5%. "They're going to have to start investing in those things, buying weapons." European domestic defense production is insufficient. To meet these targets and "keep the US in Europe," EU nations will be forced to buy American hardware. LONG. Direct revenue transfer from EU budgets to US defense primes. Geopolitical de-escalation (unlikely per speaker sentiment).	All-In Podcast ICE Chaos in Minneapolis, Clawdbot Takeover, ...

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