📉June 16th, 2025: Are we having a Middle East war or a Wall Street whimper?

📉 Today’s notable dips

LMT – Lockheed Martin Corp
• Price: $467.06 (down 3.99%)
The drop in Lockheed feels like turbulence in the defense sector. With whispers of shifting government budgets, even the biggest players are not immune. Watch this one as it often bounces back when contracts land.

NOC – Northrop Grumman Corp
• Price: $497.52 (down 3.72%)
Northrop’s slide mirrors Lockheed’s. Investors seem jittery about future defense allocations and procurement delays. But remember, these companies do not stay down long once Washington starts spending.

ORCL – Oracle Corp
• Price: $211.10 (down 1.91%)
Oracle's cool off could be a healthy breather. It surged on AI momentum, and this dip might just be investors locking in gains, not necessarily losing faith in the narrative.

MCD – McDonald’s Corp
• Price: $296.29 (down 1.86%)
Yes, even McDonald's took a hit. This classic defensive stock dipping may hint at shifting consumer confidence or just a broader rotation out of safe plays. Keep an eye on margins and foot traffic.

MDB – MongoDB Inc
• Price: $202.50 (down around 2.9 percent)
MongoDB had a strong run after earnings, but tech traders do not stay sentimental. A nearly 3 percent drop suggests the rally needed a reset. Long term, it still rides the tailwinds of cloud and developer adoption.

🔍 The takeaway?

From fighter jets to French fries to cloud databases, everything pulled back today. But not all dips are signs of weakness. Sometimes the market just wants to catch its breath. These names are worth keeping on your radar.

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