Nasdaq Composite & Pete Hegseth
24 shared events · Importance 10 · Last updated May 12, 2026
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Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite sank 2% from its record, heavily impacted by the slump in artificial intelligence stocks.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, faced bipartisan grilling over the rising costs of the Iran war and diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles.
May 12, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite experienced losses, snapping a 13-session streak of gains, as optimism for a resolution to the Iran war faded and software sector concerns arose.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is a 'polite' behavior and that US forces are ready to strike Iran's power plants and energy industry if ordered.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite gained, benefiting from the easing of oil prices and a renewed focus on company profits despite the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the United States Defense Secretary, affirmed that the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite recent attacks, providing a statement on the ongoing geopolitical situation.
May 05, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite reached a record close, primarily boosted by strong performance in tech stocks like Apple.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief, stated that the United States was 'not looking for a fight' but warned of 'overwhelming and devastating' force if attacks continued.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite gained, benefiting from the overall positive market sentiment and strong performance in technology stocks, particularly those related to AI.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth's assurance that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran was still in place helped calm market fears of escalation.
May 06, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite sank due to a pullback in technology and AI stocks.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, faced tough questions regarding the Iran war's cost and diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.96 per cent, as United States markets ended in positive territory.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, stated that troops were poised to restart combat operations if a deal was not reached, threatening to target Iran's critical dual-use infrastructure, power generation, and energy industry.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War, has described the U.S. military strikes on Iran as 'Operation Epic Fury' and emphasized that the U.S. is not engaged in nation-building.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
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