Stocks Are Falling Again, but Defense Shares Are Bouncing Back

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US stocks are experiencing a decline, with the Nasdaq Composite down 0.2%, while defense shares are showing signs of recovery. The decline is attributed to weak US futures and a 1% drop in Asian markets. Real estate stocks were negatively impacted by President Trump's announcement to ban institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes.

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80%
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Short Term

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The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.2%. “The weakness in US futures follows a weak session in Asia, where Japan, Hong Kong, and India all declined by 1%,” writes Bespoke Investment Group co-founder Paul Hickey. President Donald Trump sent real estate stocks reeling on Wednesday when he said he will ask Congress to ban institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes.

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Original article published by Unknown on January 8, 2026.
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