RTX stock jumps 2% as Iran headlines lift defense contractors — what to watch next week
RTX Corp shares rose 2.1% to $187.25 on Friday, trading between $182.20 and $187.68 with about 3.3 million shares exchanged. The stock moved alongside gains in Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman as geopolitical tensions involving Iran and U.S. statements kept defense names in focus. Investors await RTX’s next earnings report, expected Jan. 27, for updates on cash flow and engine repairs.