Havoc in the Middle East Leads to Moolah for Military?

Bang Bang Goes the Market?

Right then! Seems like all this *kerfuffle* in the Middle East is making those defense companies quite jolly eh? Stocks are going up and up...almost like when I try to catch a falling ice cream cone. Bernstein bloke says it *might* mean a big change in how much money is thrown at military stuff. But he's not quite sure. Bit like when I try to fix my Mini – always a *maybe*.

Teddy's Take on Investing

Now I don't usually bother myself with such 'investment' nonsense too complicated for a simple man like me. But even I notice when something goes up 17% since May! Like my success rate when using a rubber chicken to solve complex problems. Though it's wobbling a bit lately mind you. Like my legs after a particularly enthusiastic shopping trip.

Iran? More Like I Ran Out of Marmalade!

Some chap reckons that a 'weakened Iran' is why things aren't going up as much anymore. Sounds like when I run out of marmalade – a national catastrophe if you ask me! But there's a chance things could get worse what with big countries getting involved and all. More money for the bang bang merchants then?

NATO the Real Deal?

And get this – NATO might spend *even more* on defense! Apparently $150 billion extra a year. That's a lot of beans even for me! Of course most of it goes to the Americans naturally. Much like all the best parking spaces seem to be taken when I arrive somewhere.

The Long Game: Like Waiting for Paint to Dry

So what's a chap to do? Well apparently ignoring the daily dramas and seeing that defense stocks have been doing rather well for a while now is wise. Like when I try to solve a problem – ignore the obvious and hope something good turns up! Works every time… mostly.

Final Thought: A Wink and a Nudge

Right then. Middle East goes boom defense stocks go zoom. Simple really. But don't take my word for it. I'm just a bloke with a teddy bear and a knack for getting into trouble. Now where did I put my catapult…?