Event Brief
Budget fears hit defense stocks ahead of Hegseth testimony
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Summary: Investors worry a defense budget boost is unlikely, weighing on defense stocks before Hegseth’s testimony.
WHO: Hegseth
WHAT: Defense stocks decline as investors doubt a large defense budget increase ahead of Hegseth testimony
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 1:57 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Investors worry a massive boost to the defense budget is unlikely.
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