Leonardo DRS stock pops 8% as Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget call lifts contractors
New York, Jan 8, 2026, 13:17 (EST) — Regular session Leonardo DRS shares climbed about 7.5% on Thursday, extending a sharp run higher as defense stocks rallied in early afternoon New York trade. The move followed President Donald Trump’s call for a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for 2027, far above the $901 billion approved for 2026, which pushed investors…