RTX Shares Stayed Above Water Friday but Next Week in Focus
RTX Corp. defied a market rout Friday, closing up 0.88% at $180.99 after a Jefferies analyst upgrade citing strong aftermarket sales, margins, and defense demand, while the S&P 500 plunged 2.64% on renewed Fed rate fears; RTX’s $271 billion backlog and rising dividend add support, but risks include high jet fuel costs, delivery delays, and $500 million in tariff payments.