[https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/trump-dividends-stock-buybacks-defense-companies.html](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/trump-dividends-stock-buybacks-defense-companies.html)
* President Donald Trump said he “will not permit” defense companies to issue dividends or stock buybacks until those firms address his complaints about the industry.
* Trump, in a lengthy Truth Social post, also took aim at defense contractors’ executive pay packages.
* Shares of General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman each fell about 2% following Trump’s comments.
Shares of General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman each fell about 2% following Trump’s comments.
Along with several others , BA , L3Harris , etc etc etc .....................