Traders are repositioning into energy and defense.
Defense stocks are hot due to increased global security spending, with the US base budget expected to rise 10-20% and NATO spending increasing. Both US and European defense contractors will benefit as capacity constraints force dual sourcing.
Traders are repositioning into energy and defense.
Traders are repositioning into neglected areas like energy, natural metals, and aerospace and defense, which are performing well amid geopolitical tensions, even as AI remains a primary focus.
Traders are repositioning into energy and defense.
Despite geopolitical noise, strong corporate margins and tax tailwinds support equities. The portfolio is overweight software, consumer discretionary names like Ulta and TJX, and industrials including GE and GE Vernova, while trimming energy exposure.