Defense Stocks Slip as Trump Blocks Dividends, Buybacks | Closing Bell

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 07, 2026 at 23:23  |  10:35  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Romaine Bostick — Anchor, Bloomberg
Katie Greifeld — Anchor, Bloomberg

Summary

U.S. stocks closed mixed as President Trump's social media posts on defense contractor payouts and institutional single-family home purchases moved several sectors. Defense names fell after Trump threatened to block buybacks and dividends, while single-family rental owners dropped on a proposed ban on institutional buyers. Intel was a notable gainer on options activity, and after the close Constellation Brands beat estimates while AbbVie denied acquisition talks with Revolution Medicines.

  • Dow fell 466 points and the S&P 500 slipped 0.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.2%.
  • Trump proposed blocking defense buybacks and dividends until production improves, pressuring Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, and RTX.
  • Trump's plan to ban institutional single-family home purchases hit Blackstone, Invitation Homes, and American Homes 4 Rent.
  • Intel was the top S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gainer, aided by options volume and Mobileye's humanoid robot acquisition.
  • Anywhere Real Estate and Compass rose after their merger cleared regulators.
  • Skyworks and Qorvo fell while awaiting regulatory paperwork for their planned merger.
  • AbbVie denied talks to buy Revolution Medicines, reversing the latter's rally.
  • Constellation Brands beat Q3 estimates and rose after hours.
Ideas
Romaine Bostick Anchor, Bloomberg 6:01
Trump threats create defense buyback uncertainty
President Trump pledged to block dividends, buybacks, and excess executive compensation at defense contractors until they speed up production and maintenance of military equipment, pressuring Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, and RTX. The speaker notes that these are long-term contracts with few capable suppliers, so the enforceability is uncertain, making this an event-driven overhang to monitor rather than a clear directional call.
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Romaine Bostick Anchor, Bloomberg 7:57
Trump home-buying ban pressures institutional landlords
President Trump said he would move to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, pressuring shares of Blackstone, Invitation Homes, and American Homes 4 Rent. The speaker notes more details are expected at Davos, leaving a regulatory overhang on these names.
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Speakers: Romaine Bostick  · Tickers: LMT, NOC, GD, RTX, BX, INVH, AMH