Dominique Broadway breaks down how geopolitical conflict moves markets: defense stocks like Lockheed Martin and RTX jumped 4-5%, oil heads toward $80 a barrel, and gold hit record highs above $5,400. She advises against panic trades and suggests dollar-cost averaging into defense and energy stocks instead.
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Before I say anything about money today, I just want to acknowledge something. What is happening in the Middle East right now is absolutely devastating. These are real people, real families, real lives being impacted by this conflict, and my heart goes out to every single person who is affected by what is just unfolding right now all over. So we do not take that lightly here. At all. And because I also know that so many of you are watching the news and quietly wondering what this means for your financial future, I want to make sure that you have the information that you need, because staying informed is honestly how we protect ourselves and the people that we love. So if nobody in your life is talking to you about what the Iran situation means for your money right now, that is exactly why you need to follow me. Let me be the person in your corner. So here's what happened. The United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran over the weekend. This is a major geopolitical event, and the markets opened this morning with investors super scared, which means they are pulling their money out of riskier investments and moving it somewhere where they feel is safer. When fear drives money, opportunity often hides in plain sight, but only for the people who know where to look. So let me break down exactly where the money is moving right now. Number 1, defense. So defense companies are up. We're talking Lockheed Martin, we're talking Northrop Grumman, RTX, all up 4 to 5%, if not more, just this morning. When there is conflict, the companies that build military equipment get more business. Number 2, energy companies are up. Exxon, Chevron, oil prices are spiking towards $80 a barrel. So anytime there is conflict in the Middle East, oil prices climb. That is just history repeating itself. Number 3, gold is up over 3%, hitting record highs above $5,400 an ounce. Gold is what people run to when the world feels unstable. It is the financial world's security blanket, as I say, and this is exactly why I always tell you that gold belongs in your wealth-building portfolio. Now, on the flip side, tech stocks are dropping, airlines are dropping, banks are dropping, because right now people do not want risky bets at all. So what do you actually do with this information? Now is not the time to move fast and emotional. No, when the news is this heavy, prices swing widely both directions. Trade smaller amounts than you normally would, or just wait until you see a clear direction before you actually get in. And do not chase a stock just because it is moving. Patience wins right now, and honestly, it always does. If you are building long-term wealth, listen closely. Defense and energy companies were already growing before any of this happened. Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Exxon, Chevron. Put these on your watch list today. And instead of trying to guess the perfect moment to buy, start buying a little bit at a time each month. That way you can stop stressing about timing and actually start focusing on building wealth. I know it can feel strange to talk about investing when there is so much pain happening in the world. Building wealth is how you we protect our families. It is how we create options for ourselves, and it's also how we make sure that no matter what happens in the world, we are not left vulnerable. That is not selfish. That is survival. That is generational wealth. Tag somebody right now who needs to see this. Most people are out here panicking while the prepared are making moves. And if nobody ever taught you how to understand the markets, that is not your fault. I take what is happening in the world and break it all the way down so that it actually makes sense for your life and your money. So if you are not following me yet, hit that follow button right now. I am Dominique Broadway, first-gen millionaire who has helped over 600,000 people build wealth, but that is not enough. Hopefully you are next.
