AXON's EBITDA rises 29.9% in Q1 2026, but margin pressure from costs, tariffs and investments remains a focus for future performance.
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A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after defense contractor stocks extended their broader 2026 underperformance, with the sector offering little protection from the macro repricing triggered by the jobs report.
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