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July 19, 2006 - POINT ROBERTS, Wash., July 18, 2006 – www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS), a global investor and industry news portal for the homeland defense and security sector, presents a Spade Defense Index Sector Update. With the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah creating one the decade’s most serious Middle East crises, many within the investment community are evaluating its potential market impact. Scott Sacknoff, President, The Spade Defense Index® (AMEX: DXS) provides insight into the homeland security and defense market domestically and abroad in light of the Middle East volatility.
Israel’s Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told the Israeli parliament on Monday that the offensive against the Hezbollah will continue until the two captured soldiers are returned, and the Lebanese army takes control of southern Lebanon. While a diplomatic resolution has yet to be achieved, international leaders are working towards solutions to help contain and resolve the situation to avoid further bloodshed.
In looking at the potential impact for investors and participating companies in the security sector, Scott Sacknoff explains, “As a leading exporter of defense equipment to the world, especially to Israel, companies exporting there should see orders for replacement parts and equipment to replace that which is being used. Were the conflict to expand into Iran and Syria, it would likely bring some reaction by the United States. Similarly, nearby countries such as Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia which have relationships with Israel and the United States could also end up in the foray. In these cases, U.S. aid and overall spending on defense systems would rise. If the end result is a destabilized region or one where tensions continue to be high, then the forecasted slowing in the growth of U.S. expenditures on defense might be delayed.”
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