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United States — United States Department of Defense & Nasdaq Composite

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United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>> carried out 'defensive' strikes on Iran>>> during the ceasefire, complicating peace talks and demonstrating the ongoing military tensions.
Nasdaq Composite: Nasdaq futures jumped 1.7% as market sentiment improved with the prospect of an end to the Iran war.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>> carried out 'defensive' strikes on Iran>>> during the ceasefire, complicating peace talks and demonstrating the ongoing military tensions.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite rose, contributing to the overall positive market sentiment driven by hopes for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension and AI-related capital expenditure.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon is involved in the investigation of the school strike and military operations.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq has been supported by AI stocks but remains sensitive to geopolitical risks.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense has reported the cost of the war with Iran to be $29 billion, highlighting the financial burden of the conflict.
Nasdaq Composite: The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite>>> lost ground, reflecting investor caution in the tech sector amidst global uncertainties and rising inflation concerns.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense has reported the cost of the war with Iran to be $29 billion, highlighting the financial burden of the conflict.
Nasdaq Composite: The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite>>> lost ground, reflecting investor caution in the tech sector amidst global uncertainties and rising inflation concerns.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon manages the war effort, facing budget shortfalls and requests for supplemental funding.
Nasdaq Composite: Nasdaq rose on tech gains, war impact limited.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense sanctioned Anthropic, deeming its ethical stances a national security threat, which could cost Anthropic billions in sales.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.3% on Monday afternoon, reflecting the general positive sentiment in tech stocks, partly driven by AI developments.
Jun 01, 2026 · 134 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense was mentioned in relation to previous statements about Iran's defenses, providing context for the current debate.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite>>> gained 0.2%, benefiting from improved market sentiment and recent positive earnings reports.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The DoD is overseeing the military campaign and reported the cost of the war.
Nasdaq Composite: Tech-heavy index that fell 1.8% led by Alphabet and Tesla.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense plans to make Palantir's Maven AI system an official program, providing a clearer path to long-term funding and deployment for Palantir.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite has gained 16% in 2026, indicating a stronger performance compared to Palantir' stock decline.
May 28, 2026 · 45 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense did not immediately provide details on the deployment of forces for 'Project Freedom'.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite reached an all-time high, reflecting a focus on AI and strong earnings season, despite the broader economic anxieties caused by the Iran war.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense has also provided substantial contracts to SpaceX, contributing to a fifth of its revenue last year.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite is mentioned as trading lower, indicating a volatile market environment during SpaceX's IPO, with some analysts speculating that selling by SpaceX buyers could be a factor in the market retreat.
Apr 20, 2026 · 457 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The DoD added Unitree Robotics to its list of Chinese military-linked companies, supporting the rationale for the ban.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite is not directly affected by this event.
Jul 28, 2026 · 183 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon is managing the military campaign and has reported casualties and budget requests.
Nasdaq Composite: The NASDAQ may be affected by inflation fears and reduced consumer spending due to higher energy costs.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon did not comment on the pause but is involved in military planning. Spokesman Parnell stated the military has everything it needs.
Nasdaq Composite: Tech stocks under pressure.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
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Apr 02, 2026 · 16 articles
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Mar 23, 2026 · 65 articles
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Mar 11, 2026 · 26 articles
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Mar 19, 2026 · 8 articles
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May 12, 2026 · 18 articles
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May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
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