RTX stock jumps to start 2026 as defense names catch a bid; jobs report, earnings loom

RTX Corp shares ended the first trading session of 2026 higher, tracking broad gains across U.S. aerospace and defense names as investors returned from the holiday lull.

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RTX stock today: Pratt & Whitney settlement in focus as Wall Street shuts for New Year’s Day

RTX stock today: Pratt & Whitney settlement in focus as Wall Street shuts for New Year’s Day

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada unit has settled an antitrust lawsuit accusing it of blocking competition in sales of used regional aircraft engines and parts, a court filing showed. RTX shares last closed down 0.33% at $183.40 on Dec. 31, the final session of 2025. The plaintiff, Universal Turbine Parts, had sought more than $150 million in damages; settlement terms were not disclosed. Reuters+1
2 January 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks: RTX, Lockheed, Boeing, Rocket Lab in Focus as Geopolitics and Year-End Trading Set Up Monday’s Session

Space and Defense Stocks: RTX, Lockheed, Boeing, Rocket Lab in Focus as Geopolitics and Year-End Trading Set Up Monday’s Session

U.S. stock exchanges are shut for the weekend, leaving space and defense investors to parse a dense batch of late-week headlines and year-end macro signals before trading resumes Monday morning. The New York Stock Exchange’s core trading session runs 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, meaning the next real “price discovery” window for aerospace and defense names arrives with Monday’s open—likely in thin, end-of-year liquidity where headlines can move stocks faster than fundamentals. New York Stock Exchange+1
28 December 2025
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Industrials Stocks Outlook: Defense, Transport, and Capex Themes Head Into the Final Week of 2025

Industrials Stocks Outlook: Defense, Transport, and Capex Themes Head Into the Final Week of 2025

Industrials stocks are heading into the final week of 2025 with momentum still intact—but with holiday-thin liquidity, investors are increasingly focused on what will matter once normal volume returns: defense spending signals, transport demand trends, and whether business investment can stay resilient as rates and tariff headlines continue to shape corporate planning.
27 December 2025
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Space and Defense Stocks: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, Northrop, RTX in Focus as China Sanctions and Space Force Awards Shape 2026

Space and Defense Stocks: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, Northrop, RTX in Focus as China Sanctions and Space Force Awards Shape 2026

With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, investors in space stocks and defense stocks are heading into Monday’s open with a clear message from the final full trading day after Christmas: the broader market is trying to extend a late-year rally, while the aerospace-and-defense complex continues to be driven by a mix of geopolitics, Pentagon procurement, and the accelerating “space-to-defense” crossover.
27 December 2025
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RTX Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

RTX Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. equities return from the Christmas Day closure with a full session on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025—and RTX Corporation is entering the post-holiday open near the top of its one-year range after a steady flow of defense wins, ongoing Pratt & Whitney operational headlines, and a policy backdrop that’s becoming a bigger variable for the entire contractor group.
26 December 2025
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Space and Defense Stocks Outlook for 2026: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, RTX, AST SpaceMobile and the Golden Dome Catalyst

Space and Defense Stocks Outlook for 2026: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, RTX, AST SpaceMobile and the Golden Dome Catalyst

Dec. 25, 2025 — Christmas Day is typically quiet for markets, and U.S. exchanges are closed today. But the news cycle around space and defense stocks is anything but sleepy, with investors using the holiday pause to digest a powerful mix of catalysts: missile defense moving into orbit, export-driven air-defense demand, and Washington scrutiny of contractor execution and shareholder payouts. Reuters
25 December 2025
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Industrials Stocks Outlook: Top News, Key Catalysts, and 2026 Forecasts (December 21, 2025)

Industrials Stocks Outlook: Top News, Key Catalysts, and 2026 Forecasts (December 21, 2025)

Industrials stocks are heading into the final trading stretch of 2025 at the center of a market that’s simultaneously celebrating a strong year and debating what comes next. The “Santa rally” window is about to open, but investors are balancing optimism with two recurring themes: unease about the return on massive AI-related spending and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s next move in 2026. Reuters+1
21 December 2025
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RTX Stock Soars to Fresh Highs on Dec. 15, 2025: RTX Corporation News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

RTX Stock Soars to Fresh Highs on Dec. 15, 2025: RTX Corporation News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

RTX Corporation stock pushed into fresh highs on Monday, December 15, 2025, extending a powerful 2025 run that has kept the aerospace-and-defense heavyweight in the spotlight. Shares set a new 52‑week high around $181.57 in Monday trading, with the stock changing hands near the low-$181 area as investors digested a mix of contract momentum, analyst calls, and lingering questions around Pratt & Whitney’s engine programs. MarketBeat
15 December 2025
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Defense & Aerospace Majors: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025) — Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, General Dynamics, L3Harris & HII in Focus (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Defense & Aerospace Majors: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025) — Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, General Dynamics, L3Harris & HII in Focus (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Defense and aerospace majors head into the week of December 15–19, 2025 with three powerful forces colliding: a new U.S. rate-cut backdrop, a Washington policy catalyst as Congress races toward year-end, and a fast-moving shift in Pentagon priorities toward AI-enabled procurement and production speed. The result is a sector that still looks “defensive” in name, but is increasingly being traded like a mix of industrial momentum + geopolitical hedge + technology platform.
14 December 2025
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