Europe is set to spend more on security — and that's good news for defense stocks
Shares in Germany's Rheinmetall have soared 57% this year, while BAE Systems is up 17% and France's Thales has gained 22%.
Dollar lower after soft consumer confidence as economic worries grow
The dollar fell on Tuesday, extending declines after a disappointing reading on U.S. consumer confidence and a drop in U.S.