Defense Stocks Boosted by U.S. Intervention in Venezuela as Geopolitical Risk Rises

Core Viewpoint - European defense companies experienced a surge in early trading following the U.S. decision to oust Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, indicating a potential increase in defense spending and market optimism in the sector [1] Group 1: Market Reaction - European defense companies jumped in early European trading after the political change in Venezuela [1] - U.S. defense companies are also expected to trade higher when the market opens, reflecting a broader positive sentiment in the defense sector [1]