United States — United States Department of Defense & S&P 500
24 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
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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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 is used as a benchmark against which SpaceX's long-term performance is predicted to underperform, making S&P 500 index funds a more prudent investment according to analysts.
Apr 20, 2026 · 457 articles
International
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 notched its ninth straight weekly gain and monthly advance, driven by hopes of progress toward a peaceful resolution to the Iran war and a robust earnings season.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
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.
S&P 500: Futures for the S&P 500 rose 1% due to optimism about a potential ceasefire in the Iran war.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon is involved in the investigation of the school strike and military operations.
S&P 500: The index has been volatile due to the conflict, reflecting market uncertainty.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
International
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.
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures were mixed, reflecting the broader market's reaction to the geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran peace talks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500>>> dropped from its record high, reflecting investor concerns over the US-Iran conflict and its potential impact on the global economy and corporate earnings.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon manages the war effort, facing budget shortfalls and requests for supplemental funding.
S&P 500: S&P 500 rose slightly, but war uncertainty weighs on markets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
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'.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 has scaled new highs despite rising energy costs and inflation worries, indicating that corporate profits have been buoyant in the first quarter, though margin forecasts are being cut for the second quarter.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500>>> has shown gains on optimism about a potential end to the war, indicating positive market sentiment towards de-escalation.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The DoD is overseeing the military campaign and reported the cost of the war.
S&P 500: US stock index that fell 1% due to oil spike and tech losses.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
Business
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 was up 0.1% on Monday afternoon, indicating a mixed but generally positive market reaction to the news and broader tech rally.
Jun 01, 2026 · 134 articles
Business
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 has gained 11% in 2026, outperforming Palantir stock, which highlights the latter's underperformance in the broader market.
May 28, 2026 · 45 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: Warned of interceptor depletion, influencing Trump's decision. Its readiness is critical.
S&P 500: Futures rose on hopes of de-escalation, reflecting market relief. Its performance is tied to oil prices.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
International
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 is not directly affected by this event.
Jul 28, 2026 · 183 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon is managing the military campaign and has reported casualties and budget requests.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 may be impacted by energy price shocks and economic uncertainty from the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
International
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.
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures rose on the pause in strikes.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
Business
United States — United States Department of Defense: SpaceX is a military contractor; no direct involvement in this event but relevant to regulatory and competitive landscape.
S&P 500: SpaceX is not in the S&P 500, but its performance is compared to the index.
Jun 18, 2026 · 319 articles
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