A Goldman Sachs executive is drawing a bold parallel between orbit and the early internet, and his prediction about which companies actually win the space race challenges everything most investors assume about the sector.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-15 16:42:11

Successful system tech demo proves range, accuracy and lethality of new surface-to-air missile DUGWAY PROVING GROUNDS, Utah, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, successfully demonstrated the company's Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), designed to replace Raytheon's Stinger® surface-to-air missile for the U.S. Army. Multiple guided missiles were launched using the company's soldier-portable Command Launch Assembly (CLA) during the demonstration.

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-15 09:00:00

Enhanced borescope analytics will strengthen global MRO operations for commercial and military engines EAST HARTFORD, Conn., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, is expanding its engine inspection capabilities with AI-assisted borescope software through the acquisition and integration of Amsterdam-based Aiir Innovations.

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-15 06:00:00

SpaceX isn't the only space investment; defense giants offer steadier exposure and dividend income. Golden Dome spending could drive long-term demand for satellites, sensors, rockets, and missile-defense systems.

fool.com - 2026-07-15 03:05:00

In the latest trading session, RTX (RTX) closed at $193.39, marking a -1.53% move from the previous day.

zacks.com - 2026-07-14 19:01:04

For Tuesday's Big 3, Aquiles Larrea, Jr. outlines three stocks he sees outperforming no matter the current economic or stock market environment. He likes Altria's (MO) longstanding durability amid volatility, sees Valero Energy (VLO) benefitting from legacy and new electrical advancements, and expects RTX Corp. (RTX) to benefit from its diverse income streams.

youtube.com - 2026-07-14 13:00:17

RTX is expanding its electronic warfare edge with advanced jamming, sensing and mission systems as global defense investment fuels market growth.

zacks.com - 2026-07-14 11:01:41

NATO chief Mark Rutte is calling it the “Trump Trillion”—more than $1.21 trillion in additional defense spending by NATO allies since President Donald Trump ‘s first term.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-13 10:53:45

RTX boosts long-term growth by expanding global sustainment and lifecycle support capabilities.

zacks.com - 2026-07-13 09:51:08

RTX (RTX) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

zacks.com - 2026-07-10 13:10:27

/PRNewswire/ -- Omnia Training has been awarded a £2bn contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to serve as the British Army's Strategic Training Partner and

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-10 07:39:00

Raytheon UK-led consortium of industry partners set to deliver the Army's next-generation training system LONDON, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnia Training has been awarded a £2bn contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to serve as the British Army's Strategic Training Partner and deliver the Army's Collective Training System (ACTS). The Raytheon UK-led consortium, consisting of Capita, Cervus, Rheinmetall UK and Skyral, will deliver the ACTS in partnership with the British Army.

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-10 07:34:00

One targets traditional defense contractors with lower costs; other pursues speculative space tech with higher volatility. Which fits your portfolio?

fool.com - 2026-07-09 15:20:01

GE, RTX and GD are aerospace-defense stocks to watch as defense spending, aviation demand and strategic initiatives help offset supply-chain challenges.

zacks.com - 2026-07-09 10:06:07

The U.S. spent $1 trillion on defense in 2026, and that figure is expected to grow even more next year. Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II program anchors its business, and it recently expanded into the undersea defense sector.

fool.com - 2026-07-09 07:15:00

RTX's Collins Aerospace opens UK Engineering Center of Excellence to advance next-generation aircraft systems PR Newswire

gurufocus.com - 2026-07-09 01:00:00

Modular and scalable test facility drives innovation for electric thrust reverser actuation systems WOLVERHAMPTON, England, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced today its Engineering Center of Excellence in Wolverhampton, U.K. is fully operational, advancing next-generation electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS™). The CoE is home to a new state-of-the-art, modular and scalable test facility designed to facilitate innovation in aircraft actuation system design, testing and certification.

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-09 00:00:00

RTX (RTX) concluded the recent trading session at $194.91, signifying a -2.96% move from its prior day's close.

zacks.com - 2026-07-08 19:02:05

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to RTX (RTX). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

zacks.com - 2026-07-08 10:01:27

The latest government data reveals that U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2026.

nypost.com - 2026-07-07 22:15:53

When Iran attempted to impose transit tolls on ships through the Strait of Hormuz this spring, Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed it as illegal: “No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-07 17:32:19

Aerospace investors don't need to bet on highly leveraged moonshots when profitable, cash-generating industry leaders offer direct exposure to long-term aerospace and defense growth. The strongest aerospace businesses often sit in the critical infrastructure layer.

fool.com - 2026-07-07 14:05:00

Investors with an interest in Aerospace - Defense stocks have likely encountered both General Dynamics (GD) and RTX (RTX). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

zacks.com - 2026-07-07 12:41:08

Feasibility studies launched to expand European co-production and accelerate deliveries ANKARA, Türkiye, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced an important step forward in expanding global production capacity for the AMRAAM® missile. Working in partnership with the U.S. government and multiple NATO nations, Raytheon is conducting a series of feasibility studies to qualify additional suppliers in Europe for priority AMRAAM components.

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-07 09:05:00

European production to boost output and strengthen the transatlantic defense industrial base ANKARA, Türkiye, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, is working with European companies, including Diehl Defence, to double Stinger® missile production in response to growing global demand. Working with Raytheon, Diehl Defence will produce the guidance section, a key component of the Stinger missile, and source related subcomponents from across Europe.

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-07 09:05:00

I present a $1 million 'All-American' portfolio blending 50% S&P 500 ETF with six sector-leading U.S. stocks. VOO anchors the portfolio for low-cost, broad exposure, while single-stock picks target finance (MA, CME), energy (TPL), agriculture (DE), aerospace/defense (RTX), and consumer (MCD). Each stock is selected for durable advantages: MA and CME for scalable, oligopolistic finance; TPL for energy royalties; DE for agricultural tech; RTX for balanced defense/commercial aerospace; MCD for global brand and real estate model.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-07 07:30:00

The iShares U.S. Aerospace and Defense ETF (BATS: ITA) has climbed 35% over the past year and nearly 17% year to date, and the reflexive retail question is whether the run is exhausted. The more useful question is whether ITA still fits the trade you actually want to make, which is long-cycle Western rearmament. Buying ITA... ITA Just Ripped Higher, but America's Rearmament Cycle May Still Be in the First Inning

247wallst.com - 2026-07-06 15:20:48

RTX's 36.6% rally, fresh defense wins, aerospace milestones and solid liquidity support its appeal for investors seeking long-term growth.

zacks.com - 2026-07-06 11:30:28

Defense stocks are the rare corner of the market where geopolitical anxiety, fiscal generosity and multi-year revenue visibility all converge at once.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-04 09:00:55

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

zacks.com - 2026-07-03 10:31:12

On July 02, 2026, RTX Corp (RTX) shares rose 3.9% to a current price of $199.25. The stock has seen a strong performance over the past year, with a 40.1% increa

gurufocus.com - 2026-07-02 17:21:00

RTX (RTX) closed the most recent trading day at $189.73, moving +1.28% from the previous trading session.

zacks.com - 2026-06-30 19:02:04

World's first fifth-generation fighter engine continues to deliver on safety and readiness for F-22 Raptor operators EAST HARTFORD, Conn., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced today that the F119 engine has surpassed one million engine flight hours powering the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-30 10:00:00

Defense primes are doing what they were built to do: compound through political noise.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-30 09:49:10

ARLINGTON, Va., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) will issue its second quarter 2026 earnings results on Thursday, July 23, prior to the stock market opening.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-30 08:00:00

Lazuli Space Observatory adapts a proven telescope design for ground-breaking deep space science platform EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, is developing a large-aperture telescope for the Lazuli Space Observatory, part of The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System at Schmidt Sciences.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-30 08:00:00

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, history favors stocks. The S&P 500 boasts a 10-year July win streak and a 3.5% average return. Looking to bounce back from a volatile June, market fundamentals remain strong, with analysts projecting S&P 500 earnings to grow by 24% in CY 2026. Gains could broaden beyond big tech, with eight sectors forecast to deliver double-digit earnings growth this year.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-29 16:10:46

RTX (RTX) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

zacks.com - 2026-06-29 13:01:12

Rocket Lab, RTX, and Palantir offer three different ways to gain exposure to space, defense, and military AI.

fool.com - 2026-06-29 13:00:00

The mid-term elections likely going against President Trump and the GOP is the biggest reason Richard Safran sees behind the U.S. defense stock slump seen in Northrop Grumman (NOC) and RTX Corp. (RTX) among others. In Europe, he believes the continent has underinvested in defense and attributes the rally in companies like Rheinmetall (RNMBY) as a catch-up trade — until those shares also slid in recent months.

youtube.com - 2026-06-29 12:30:25

ARLINGTON, Va., June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) announced today that its board of directors declared a dividend of 73 cents per outstanding share of RTX common stock.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-26 16:30:00

At 65 with $1.4 million, I want income that does not flinch when the Fed pivots. My sovereign income blueprint targets three companies that own physical networks the economy must pay to use: aerospace and defense, interstate natural gas pipelines, and global infrastructure.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-26 10:02:54

Award continues program expansion capacity to meet rising domestic and international demand TUCSON, Ariz., June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded a $1.1 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles to bolster U.S. military inventory and meet increased demand from allied nations.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-26 08:00:00

RTX Corporation is not a war trade. It is a peace-through-strength platform for a multipolar world that still needs air defense, engines, sensors, safe aviation, and allied readiness. After a 60% gain since my prior 'Buy' rating, RTX still has a credible setup: premium quality, disciplined sizing, and +15% base to +35% bull-case upside. The risk is execution at a premium valuation. Backlog must become deliveries, profit, and cash. But my balance of power thesis supports a 'Buy' rating.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-25 16:31:56

Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Style Scores.

zacks.com - 2026-06-25 10:46:07

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to RTX (RTX). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

zacks.com - 2026-06-25 10:01:19

These two funds take different approaches to capturing growth in U.S. aerospace and defense.

fool.com - 2026-06-25 10:00:01

RTX vs. General Dynamics: Both defense giants ride rising budgets and strong backlogs, but one shows stronger growth prospects, investments and execution.

zacks.com - 2026-06-23 11:50:47

Record defense backlogs and rising military spending projections bolster the case for ETFs like IDEF as contractors scale production.

zacks.com - 2026-06-22 11:31:41

RTX expands connected aviation capabilities through advanced avionics, communications and data-management technologies.

zacks.com - 2026-06-22 10:25:44