RTX stock rises as Trump buyback curb clouds defense payouts, $1.5T budget talk lingers
New York, January 9, 2026, 12:44 (EST) — Regular session RTX Corp shares rose 0.8% to $188.70 in midday trading on Friday, after moving between $184.51 and $189.16 earlier in the session. The defense and aerospace group has been volatile this week as Washington signaled a tougher line on contractor performance and shareholder payouts. The stock’s bounce came as investors digested President Donald Trump’s executive order that ties dividends, share buybacks and executive incentive pay to weapons delivery schedules, prompting contractors to seek legal advice, three sources told Reuters. The order lays out a 30-day window for the Pentagon to