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Trump Won't Let Defense Companies Issue Dividends and Buy Back Stock
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January 7, 2026
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0:40Now PlayingPresident Donald Trump said he wouldn’t allow defense companies to issue dividends or buy back their own stock until they invest more in production and research, comments that triggered a selloff across the sector. Stocks for contractors took a hit during the session on Wednesday.
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