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GE Aerospace Shares in Focus After Trump Comments, Details on Engine Deal Still Absent

GE Aerospace Shares in Focus After Trump Comments, Details on Engine Deal Still Absent

China’s aviation regulator met with GE and Boeing executives in Beijing after Donald Trump said China would buy 200 Boeing jets using GE Aerospace engines. GE shares rose 0.7% Monday, while Boeing fell 1.5%. Boeing called the 200-jet figure an “initial commitment,” with few details confirmed by Chinese officials. Trump claimed China would buy 400–450 GE engines but gave no timeline.
RTX Stock Alert: Spirit Airlines Collapse Could Ease Pratt & Whitney’s Engine Crunch

RTX Stock Alert: Spirit Airlines Collapse Could Ease Pratt & Whitney’s Engine Crunch

Spirit Airlines’ grounded Airbus A320neo jets are releasing Pratt & Whitney GTF engines into a market short on spares, industry executives told Reuters. Some engines are already being leased to other airlines, but lease rates remain high and delays persist. Spirit’s fleet stopped flying May 1 after bankruptcy. Some engines may not reach customers for months as lessors sort technical records.
RTX Stock Watch: Patriot Missile Work Mounts as U.S. Fast-Tracks $8.6 Billion Arms Sales

RTX Stock Watch: Patriot Missile Work Mounts as U.S. Fast-Tracks $8.6 Billion Arms Sales

RTX Corporation was named a principal contractor in two U.S.-approved Middle East arms deals, part of over $8.6 billion in sales to Qatar, Kuwait, Israel, and the UAE. Raytheon RTX also received a $441.6 million Army contract modification for Patriot GEM-T missiles and an $833 million Navy contract for SeaSparrow missiles. RTX raised its sales outlook and dividend, but faces tariff costs and uncertain contract timing. RTX shares closed Friday at $173.99.
RTX Stock Just Got Downgraded After an 11% Slide. The Earnings Beat Wasn’t Enough

RTX Stock Just Got Downgraded After an 11% Slide. The Earnings Beat Wasn’t Enough

RTX traded near $174 Monday after Erste Group downgraded the stock to “hold” from “buy,” following an 11% drop over five sessions despite strong quarterly results and a raised 2026 outlook. The company reported Q1 sales of $22.1 billion, up 9%, and adjusted EPS of $1.78, up 21%. Tariff costs and valuation concerns continued to weigh on shares. RTX’s market value stands near $235 billion.
RTX Raises 2026 Outlook on Missile Demand and Jet-Service Strength, but Stock Slides Again

RTX Raises 2026 Outlook on Missile Demand and Jet-Service Strength, but Stock Slides Again

RTX raised its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $6.70-$6.90 and sales outlook to $92.5-$93.5 billion after first-quarter revenue rose 9% and adjusted EPS climbed 21%. Raytheon missile programs and Pratt & Whitney’s aftermarket work drove gains; backlog reached $271 billion. Shares fell about 2.5% Wednesday morning after a 4.4% drop Tuesday. First-quarter sales totaled $22.08 billion, up from $20.31 billion a year ago.
US Stock Market Premarket Today: Why Nasdaq Futures Are Rising Before the Bell

US Stock Market Premarket Today: Why Nasdaq Futures Are Rising Before the Bell

U.S. stock index futures rose early Tuesday, with Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.3% and Dow futures gaining 61 points, as investors weighed AI gains against Middle East tensions. Amazon announced up to $25 billion in new investment in Anthropic, while Apple said Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September, succeeded by John Ternus. The U.S. Census Bureau will release March retail sales data at 8:30 a.m. EDT.
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Fall as Oil Jumps and Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Fall as Oil Jumps and Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

U.S. stock futures dropped about 0.4% and Brent crude rose nearly 5% early Monday after Washington seized an Iranian cargo ship and Tehran halted new talks. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply, with only three crossings in 12 hours, raising concerns over oil supply and inflation. European airline stocks fell 3–4%, while Exxon Mobil and Chevron gained about 1% in premarket trading.
Air Canada Unveils A321XLR Lie-Flat Suites and New 787-10 Business Class in Premium Push

Air Canada Unveils A321XLR Lie-Flat Suites and New 787-10 Business Class in Premium Push

Air Canada revealed new premium cabins for its Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-10 at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg on Tuesday. The A321XLR will feature 14 lie-flat business suites and 168 economy seats, while the 787-10 will offer 42 business, 28 premium economy, and 262 economy seats, including four new Signature Plus suites with two-metre beds. Both aircraft will have 4K OLED screens and Canadian-inspired design elements.
RTX stock price jumps as defense shares rally on Middle East conflict; what investors watch next

RTX stock price jumps as defense shares rally on Middle East conflict; what investors watch next

RTX shares rose 4.4% to $211.51 Monday, hitting a new intraday high as defense stocks advanced on Middle East conflict concerns. Lockheed Martin and RTX both gained over 3%, while Wall Street’s main indexes fell. Brent crude climbed 9% to $79.50 a barrel, and gold rose 3%. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
Lockheed Martin stock jumps as Iran conflict jolts markets — what investors watch next

Lockheed Martin stock jumps as Iran conflict jolts markets — what investors watch next

Lockheed Martin shares rose 3% to $674.58 by late morning Monday, outperforming a falling market after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and triggered retaliatory missile fire. Oil jumped over 8% as some shippers halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. RTX and Northrop Grumman each gained about 4%. Investors are watching Iran headlines and Friday’s U.S. jobs report for direction.
RTX stock jumps 6% in premarket as Middle East conflict sends money into defense names

RTX stock jumps 6% in premarket as Middle East conflict sends money into defense names

RTX shares rose 6.6% to $215.80 in premarket trading Monday, outpacing a broader market drop after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran rattled investors. Oil prices surged, with Brent crude up as much as 10%, while U.S. stock futures fell more than 1%. Defense stocks gained as traders shifted away from risk assets. Markets await the U.S. ISM manufacturing survey later in the day.
2 March 2026
RTX stock forecast after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran: missile demand, oil shock and Monday’s test

RTX stock forecast after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran: missile demand, oil shock and Monday’s test

RTX closed up 2.52% at $202.62 Friday, with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman also higher, after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Israel said Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed; Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf states, warning the Strait of Hormuz was closed. Oil rose 2% to $72.48 a barrel. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ended just below its 52-week high.
Iran strikes put oil, defense and tanker stocks in focus ahead of Wall Street reopen

Iran strikes put oil, defense and tanker stocks in focus ahead of Wall Street reopen

U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday, intensifying concerns over oil supply disruptions. Brent crude rose 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel Friday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.43%. Defense and energy stocks outperformed, with Lockheed Martin up 2.56% and Exxon Mobil up 2.67%. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss possible output increases after the Iran attack.
RTX stock heads into Monday with Airbus-Pratt engine row and fresh Navy greenlights in focus

RTX stock heads into Monday with Airbus-Pratt engine row and fresh Navy greenlights in focus

RTX shares closed Friday down 0.2% at $204.92 after a volatile session. Airbus warned it may take legal action over Pratt & Whitney engine delivery delays, escalating tensions with RTX. Raytheon and Collins, both RTX units, announced new milestones with the U.S. Navy and Air Force. RTX shares traded ex-dividend, with a $0.68 payout set for March 19.
Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: Lockheed, Huntington Ingalls Rise Into Holiday Week; AST SpaceMobile Deal in Focus

Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: Lockheed, Huntington Ingalls Rise Into Holiday Week; AST SpaceMobile Deal in Focus

Lockheed Martin and Huntington Ingalls led U.S. defense stocks higher Friday, with Huntington Ingalls up 3% to $418.78 and Lockheed rising 2.4% to $652.58. AST SpaceMobile detailed a $1 billion convertible note offering and plans to repurchase $300 million in existing debt, warning of substantial trading impacts. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day, leaving investors to digest weekend developments on Tuesday.
Industrial stocks get a CPI breather; what XLI’s Friday close says for next week

Industrial stocks get a CPI breather; what XLI’s Friday close says for next week

U.S. industrial stocks rose Friday after January CPI data came in below forecasts, with the XLI ETF up 0.8% at $174.17. Caterpillar gained 2.1%, GE 2.7%, and Boeing 1.5%, while Union Pacific slipped 1.3%. The broader market ended lower as tech stocks lagged. The next trading session is Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday.
RTX stock in focus: Dividend declared as Pentagon readies Trump-order list that could curb payouts

RTX stock in focus: Dividend declared as Pentagon readies Trump-order list that could curb payouts

RTX closed at $198.66, up 1.4% Friday, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. Investors await a Pentagon list of “underperforming” contractors that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump executive order. RTX’s annual report flagged the order as a market risk. About 4.35 million RTX shares changed hands in the session.
8 February 2026
RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX closed at $198.66 Friday, up 1.4%, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. The Pentagon is expected to name defense contractors early next week that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump order. RTX’s Raytheon unit has been singled out as “least responsive.” Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans.
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  • Equinix (EQIX) Upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 Buy on Rising Earnings Estimates
    May 19, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT. Equinix (EQIX), a data center operator, has been upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) due to rising earnings estimates, a key driver for stock prices. This Zacks rating reflects an improved earnings outlook based on consensus EPS (earnings per share) estimates from sell-side analysts. Institutional investors use these earnings trends to assess stock fair value, influencing large share transactions and price movements. For the fiscal year ending December 2026, Equinix is forecast to earn $42.52 per share. The upgrade underscores growing investor confidence in Equinix's business prospects and indicates potential upward momentum for its stock.

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