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2026-01-08 -Land of the Free

Trump signs order to block defense companies from buying back stock until arms production improves

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-01-08 02:39|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1816 views ] Top

1 Not sure POTUS powers extend that far.
Might be some contractual wiggle-room.
OTOH - this might be the Trumpian version of "play nice or we WILL investigate your fraud."

Posted by Mercutio 2026-01-08 09:47|| 2026-01-08 09:47|| Front Page Top

2 Will that kind of talk tank the stock price, even if he can’t legally do that?

Posted by trailing wife 2026-01-08 13:24|| 2026-01-08 13:24|| Front Page Top

3 If it defense contractor has that much extra cash that they can buy their own stock back, i’ll bet Trump would rather have them invest in additional defense infrastructure. Starting with new shipyards.

Posted by Difar Dave 2026-01-08 16:54|| 2026-01-08 16:54|| Front Page Top

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