Global defense stocks soar as U.S. strike on Venezuela heralds new 'hard power' era

Defense stocks in Europe and Asia surged on Monday as investors assessed how the dramatic overthrow of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro could herald a significant geopolitical shift that will boost the rearmament trade in the long run.Rheinmetall, Germany's largest arms manufacturer, gained over 7% in early trade, while military technology and surveillance specialist Hensoldt advanced almost 7%. Italy's Leonardo rose 5.8%, while German counterpart Renk added 5.8%.Swedish fighter jet maker Saab was up almost ...