RTX stock rises as Trump buyback curb clouds defense payouts, $1.5T budget talk lingers
New York, January 9, 2026, 12:44 — 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.