RTX (NYSE:RTX) 주식

RTX CORP

Raytheon Technologies

RTX is an aerospace and defense manufacturer formed from the merger of United Technologies and Raytheon, with roughly equal exposure as a supplier to commercial aerospace and to the defense market across three segments: Collins Aerospace, a diversified aerospace supplier; Pratt & Whitney, a commercial and military aircraft engine manufacturer; and Raytheon, a defense prime contractor providing a mix of missiles, missile defense systems, sensors, hardware, and communications technology to the military.

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방산 및 항공우주 주식은 격동적이고 혼란스러운 시장 상황 속에서 상승했다. iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF(BATS:ITA)는 연초 대비 5.7% 상승하고 VanEck Defense UCITS ETF(LON:DFNG)는 20.81% 상승한 반면, S&amp;P 500, 나스닥 지수는 같은 기간 각각 4%와 10% 하락했다.

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트럼프, 젤렌스키와의 격론 끝에 우크라이나에 대한 군사 지원 중단할 수 있어: 보도

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방산 기업 RTX 코퍼레이션(NYSE:RTX)의 주가는 회사가 덴마크 국방군으로부터 ELCAN Specter DR 다기능 조준경에 대한 추가 수백만 달러 규모의 계약을 수주한 후 월요일 1% 이상 상승 마감했다. 이 계약은 NATO 지원 조달 기구(NSPA)가 감독하고 있다.

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President Trump Planning Executive Order That Would Ease Rules That Limit Weapons Exports

Defense and aerospace stocks have emerged as a bright spot amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/03/44567966/stocks-fall-sp-500-eyes-worst-month-in-almost-two-years-oil-rallies-whats-driving-markets-monday">turbulent and chaotic broader market conditions</a>, with the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) up 5.7% year-to-date and the VanEck Defense UCITS ETF (LON: DFNG) up 20.81%, while the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq have declined 4% and 10%, respectively, during the same period.
What Happened: However, there are concerns about the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency cutting the federal budget by $1 trillion before May this year, a move which could weigh on the sector.
The US defense industry is a key beneficiary of the $850 billion annual defense budget, which is expected to see deep cuts along with the rest of the government machinery as part of the DOGE initiative.
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<td>Stock / ETF / Indices</td>
<td>Current Price</td>
<td>RSI</td>
<td>Year-to-Date Performance</td>
<td>52-Week Range</td>
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<td>RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td>$132.46</td>
<td>54.36</td>
<td>+16.45&nbsp;(+14.18%)</td>
<td>97.03 &#8211; 136.17</td>
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<td>L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>)</td>
<td>$209.31</td>
<td>48.57</td>
<td>+1.95&nbsp;(+0.94%)</td>
<td>193.09 &#8211; 265.74</td>
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<td>General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>)</td>
<td>$272.58</td>
<td>64.09</td>
<td>+11.57&nbsp;(+4.43%)</td>
<td>239.87 &#8211; 316.90</td>
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<td>TransDigm Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>)</td>
<td>$1,383.29</td>
<td>57.29</td>
<td>+129.18&nbsp;(+10.30%)</td>
<td>1,176 &#8211; 1,451</td>
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<td>Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
<td>$446.71</td>
<td>45.14</td>
<td>-35.54&nbsp;(-7.37%)</td>
<td>419.70 &#8211; 618.95</td>
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<td>Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)</td>
<td>$512.10</td>
<td>54.51</td>
<td>+44.00&nbsp;(+9.40%)</td>
<td>418.60 &#8211; 555.57</td>
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<td>Palantir Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>$84.40</td>
<td>39.80</td>
<td>+9.21&nbsp;(+12.25%)</td>
<td>20.33 &#8211; 125.41</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">RSI or Relative Strength Index is a technical indicator used to gauge momentum in a security. It essentially measures the speed and magnitude of price changes, helping traders identify oversold or overbought conditions in the market.</figcaption></figure>
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<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ubs-flags-risks-aerospace-stocks-193015871.html">UBS analysts</a> believe that defense contractors and even IT solutions providers with government exposure will see their earnings come under pressure in the near term. However, it goes on to add that any downside in defense stocks will be limited, highlighting that consensus estimates have moved higher since the elections.
This is partly owing to the low valuations in this space, relative to the rest of the market, and partly to the emergence of other nations as major buyers of defense products beyond just the United States.
What It Means: With growing threats from Russia alongside waning support from the US, NATO is making a renewed push to bolster its defense capabilities. Investments in defense across Europe could go from $340 billion to $720 billion, with plenty of opportunities coming the way of US-based contractors.
Besides this, tensions in the Middle East have led to a strong demand for weapon systems and ammunition, all of which stand to make up for any losses arising from DOGE-related budget cuts.
As we can see with Benzinga Edge, Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) is seeing weak growth and momentum currently, but what about other major defense stocks? Check out <a href="http://12:31 https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a> for deeper insights.
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Palantir, Northrop Shine Despite Market Mayhem, But Will Elon Musk's DOGE Rain On The Defense Rally?

Knowing which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44376666/high-yield-dividend-investor-making-12900-per-year-names-10-favorite-stocks-took-me-almost-3-years-to-get-to-this-point">stocks</a> to hold for the long term and which to sell before they drag down your portfolio is a challenge every investor faces at least once in their journey.
Some swear by the &#8220;buy and hold&#8221; strategy, while others advocate for constant rebalancing of a portfolio to mitigate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44476778/author-says-dave-ramsey-is-completely-ignorant-of-sequence-of-returns-risk-questions-whether-1-million-is-really-enough-for-retirement">risk</a>. The issue becomes even more pronounced when a portfolio is heavily condensed in high-growth but volatile sectors like technology.
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One such investor recently took to Reddit to seek advice on his $14,228 portfolio, which includes tech giants like Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)​, Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>, GOOG)), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), alongside ETFs like Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), and even some crypto-linked stocks like Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>).
The poster is considering adding Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) to his portfolio but is unsure if now is the right time. He&#8217;s also wondering whether to keep high-risk stocks like TSLA, COIN, and MSTR or shift to more stable assets and how to diversify his portfolio further.
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The Reddit community has come forward with plenty of advice in the comments; let&#8217;s see what they say.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hold or Sell? Investor With $14,000 Tech-Heavy Portfolio Ponders Diversification–Reddit Advises Him</h2>
Diversify into Other Sectors or Broader ETFs
Many Redditors indicated that the investor&#8217;s portfolio is way too concentrated in tech, which increases risk. Instead, they suggested reducing individual stock holdings and adding ETFs to gain exposure to other sectors.
&#8220;I am sure you know this, but VOO/QQQ includes all of the individual companies that you have the majority of your portfolio invested in,&#8221; a comment says.
Advising the poster to diversify his portfolio, one Redditor suggested choosing either VOO or QQQ, but not both.
&#8220;You own good companies! Personally, I would choose one of the two VOO/QQQ not both, but that&#8217;s just me and is not really a big deal&#8230; Other than that, I like everything else; I think I own all of them, except COIN. Look into buying other sectors, you are too heavily concentrated on tech.&#8221;
A commenter advised the poster to add a broad-market ETF to reduce complexity and risk.
&#8220;Too complex for this volume, many duplicates and missing diversification. Just do VOO or an [MSCI (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msci#NYSE">MSCI</a>)] world index and that's it,&#8221; he wrote.
&#8220;VOO and QQQ are redundant and lend even more weight to the Mag 7. COIN, MSTR, TSLA, and NVDA are no-go long-term, I think. Try to add something more stable like [Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rtx#NYSE">RTX</a>)], [UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/unh#NYSE">UNH</a>)], or [The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ko#NYSE">KO</a>)],&#8221; a user suggested.
A Redditor recommended the investor add a mix of ETFs and stable dividend-paying stocks to improve the portfolio&#8217;s resilience.
&#8220;Continue with VOO, [Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqqm#NASDAQ">QQQM</a>)] only, and get some solid plays added from now on, diversify a bit. Can stick with ETFs or index, defense, utilities, energy, health care, precious metals, [Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B)], with the trade war, you need stuff that can survive. Look for some balance now with solid legacy names with dividends,&#8221; he wrote.
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Sell TSLA, COIN, and MSTR
The poster&#8217;s most controversial holdings were TSLA, COIN, and MSTR, and some commenters argued that he should get rid of them since they&#8217;re too risky for a 10-year hold.
&#8220;Sell the TSLA and take the win; it's overvalued dramatically,&#8221; a comment reads.
&#8220;I'd scrub TSLA and MSTR and put it in VOO or QQQ. Tesla's valuation is and has been insane forever, even after the sell-off. The fundamentals are just awful for its valuation. And that's not even dipping into political stuff. Plus, it's already a decent weight in VOO anyway. And MSTR is straight-up junk,&#8221; a Redditor said.
This user also suggested selling the three stocks, saying, &#8220;I would personally remove MSTR, COIN, and TSLA and buy more of QQQ/VOO.&#8221;
&#8220;Get rid of TSLA before it wrecks your portfolio!&#8221; another comment reads.
One Redditor shared he would never hold MSTR for the long term, and suggested HOOD instead of COIN.
&#8220;No way I would hold MSTR for 10 years. You are playing crypto with COIN; in my opinion, HOOD is the better bet now that they are getting into the higher-margin gambling business. If you want Bitcoin exposure, buy [iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ibit#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>)].
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$14K Investor In TSLA, NVDA, And QQQ Faces Dilemma – 'Looking To Hold For At Least 10 Years' But Is That A Recipe For Disaster? Reddit Debates

The bulls are charging, and these three stocks — Berkshire Hathaway Inc (Class B) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), RTX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), and Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGC#NYSE">KGC</a>) — are riding high, each notching<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/52-week-highs"> fresh 52-week highs</a>.
But is this rally built to last, or are these stocks flirting with overbought territory?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Berkshire Hathaway: A Bullish Behemoth With Momentum</h2>
Warren Buffett's juggernaut is flexing its muscles, surging to an all-time high of $537.63. 
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Technicals are screaming bullish: the share price sits comfortably above its eight, 20, 50 and 200-day simple moving averages, with a Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) reading of 11.98 supporting upward momentum.
However, there's a small red flag—Berkshire's Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 71.59 signals overbought conditions, hinting at potential near-term cooling. For now, though, the trend is undeniably bullish, and BRK.B stock remains a market darling.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RTX Corporation: A Steady Climb With Room To Run</h2>
Defense and aerospace giant RTX has steadily rocketed to $135.41, setting a fresh 52-week high. 
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Buying pressure remains strong, as indicated by the stock's bullish position above all key moving averages. The MACD reading of 2.22 confirms the uptrend, while an RSI of 63.80 suggests it hasn't yet hit overbought levels &#8211; meaning there's still some fuel left in the tank.
With continued tailwinds from government contracts and defense spending, RTX stock looks well-positioned for sustained strength in the months ahead.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kinross Gold: A Golden Run With Some Caution</h2>
Gold prices may be soaring, but Kinross Gold is leading the charge among miners, hitting a 52-week peak of $12.33. 
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Its technicals remain bullish, with the stock price sitting well above its eight, 20, 50 and 200-day simple moving averages. The MACD reading of 0.33 reinforces positive momentum, but some cracks are forming &#8211; selling pressure is mounting, which could trigger a pullback.
With an RSI of 64.46, Kinross isn't in immediate danger of overheating, but the risk of short-term bearish movement is creeping in. Gold's next big move will likely determine if KGC stock can extend its rally or take a breather.
All three stocks—Berkshire Hathaway, RTX and Kinross Gold—are riding bullish trends with strong technical backing. However, overbought conditions for Berkshire and selling pressure on Kinross could create some turbulence ahead. Momentum traders should keep a close watch on RSI levels and volume trends to navigate the ride effectively.
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Wall Street's High Rollers: Berkshire Hathaway, RTX, Kinross Gold Hit 52-Week Peaks

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in RTX often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 34 options trades for RTX. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 11% bullish and 85% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $114,840, and 33 calls, totaling $930,461.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $110.0 to $138.0 for RTX during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for RTX's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across RTX's significant trades, within a strike price range of $110.0 to $138.0, over the past month.
<h3>RTX 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742841055_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RTX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.87</td>
<td>$2.73</td>
<td>$2.87</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$114.8K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$73.6K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$71.7K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.35</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.29</td>
<td>$1.14</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td>410</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About RTX</h3>
RTX is an aerospace and defense manufacturer formed from the merger of United Technologies and Raytheon, with roughly equal exposure as a supplier to commercial aerospace and to the defense market across three segments: Collins Aerospace, a diversified aerospace supplier; Pratt &amp; Whitney, a commercial and military aircraft engine manufacturer; and Raytheon, a defense prime contractor providing a mix of missiles, missile defense systems, sensors, hardware, and communications technology to the military.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with RTX, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is RTX Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,553,286, the price of RTX is up by 0.88%, reaching $133.53.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 29 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on RTX</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $153.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $147. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird upgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $160. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in RTX

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$86.2K</td>
<td>15.8K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>435</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>601</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$25.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>403</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>268</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>239</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$64.8K</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$61.5K</td>
<td>116</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$53.2K</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>74</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 2332 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.2K, with a price of $37.0 per contract. There were 15850 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5558 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NNE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 123 contract(s) at a $31.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 435 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 179 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 418 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.8K, with a price of $93.0 per contract. There were 3136 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 601 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 88 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 126 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 1106 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 88 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.1K, with a price of $2510.0 per contract. There were 1873 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 403 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 179 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 103 contract(s) at a $62.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $276.0 per contract. There were 2428 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 268 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 179 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 180 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $239.0 per contract. There were 1583 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 239 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 998 day(s) on December 17, 2027. This event was a transfer of 120 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.8K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 120 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 120 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.5K, with a price of $2053.0 per contract. There were 116 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NXT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 242 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 74 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.2K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 72 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 74 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

UBER

10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Raytheon Receives Follow-On Army Contract, Size Not Disclosed

The space economy is seeing an influx of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space">investment and innovation</a>.
Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>) expects to release its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings on March 24 before the market opens. The robust top-line expansion of its lunar payload services and NASA contracts make it a prime stock in the growing space exploration space as well as the aerospace and defense sector.
Intuitive Machines&#8217; forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) of 3.17X is above the peer group average of 2.32x, reflecting a premium valuation. This implies that investors are paying a premium price relative to anticipated sales growth compared to peers.
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That said, Intuitive Machines is a volatile stock, as understood from its high Beta of 1.31, per CNBC. Beta of 1 and above means the stock tends to move more reactive to developments than the market in in general. For interested investors seeking exposure to the sector but without much of the involved risks, ETFs provide diversified exposure to the sectors. 
This article examines the central themes regarding Intuitive Machines and identifies pertinent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs offering exposure to the space economy</a> and the aerospace and defense sector.
The business of Intutive Machines is based on lunar missions and sophisticated space technologies. The contracts of the company with NASA, such as being part of the IM-1, IM-2, and IM-3 lunar payload missions, reflect its promise in the commercial space segment.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pertinent ETFs</h2>
<ul>
<li>Procure Space ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFO#NASDAQ">UFO</a>): Tracks the S-Network Space Index, including space-related companies including Intuitive Machines. It&#8217;s expense ratio is 0.94%.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>): Although it does not carry LUNR in its holdings, this fund actively invests in the companies pioneering space exploration and innovation, like Iridium Satellite (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>) and Rocket Lab Usa Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>). It carries an expense ratio of 0.75%.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>): Follows the Dow Jones U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense Index, and carries an expense ratio of 0.4%. ITA&#8217;s portfolio is significantly skewed toward well-known aerospace and defense companies, in contrast to space-focused funds that contain speculative stocks like LUNR, which has NASA and Near Space Network contracts. More than 40% of the fund&#8217;s total assets are held by its top three holdings, which are GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), and Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>). ITA has been able to perform well during market turbulence thanks to this defensive allocation.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>): Follows the S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense Select Industry Index, and has an expense ratio of 0.35%. Since LUNR has been growing its aerospace and defense contract business, there is a possibility of XAR including LUNR in its portfolio in one of its coming reallocations.</li>
</ul>
With the space economy growing, Intuitive Machines&#8217; growth highlights the growing overlap of space exploration, defense, and cutting-edge technology. 
With LUNR&#8217;s participation in lunar missions and advanced innovations, the firm is an appealing investment opportunity for investors. Nonetheless, due to its high valuation, investors would need to evaluate their risk tolerance and look at diversified ETF approaches that offer exposure to the general space and defense sectors. Through the use of ETFs, investors are able to ride this dynamic and fast-growing sector while controlling risk.
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IBBQ

IRDM

LUNR

RKLB

ROKT

These 4 ETFs Provide Smart Exposure To Intuitive Machines, The New Space Economy

RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.13% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.34%. Currently, RTX has a market capitalization of $178.38 billion. 
Buying $100 In RTX: If an investor had bought $100 of RTX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $280.26 today based on a price of $133.61 for RTX at the time of writing.
<h3>RTX's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742574609_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

On Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo aimed at trimming wasteful spending within the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/department-of-defense" rel="noreferrer noopener">Department of Defense</a> (DOD).
This latest effort <a target="_blank" href="https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4130310/dod-to-cut-580-million-in-spending/" rel="noreferrer noopener">eliminates </a>over $580 million in various contracts, programs, and grants, continuing a broader initiative to better allocate taxpayer dollars.
The directive is in line to ensure that funds are used effectively to support the DOD&#8217;s mission and the country&#8217;s military readiness.
&#8220;In other words, [the expenditures] are not a good use of taxpayer dollars; [and], ultimately, that&#8217;s who funds us,&#8221; Hegseth said.&nbsp;
&#8220;We owe [taxpayers] transparency and making sure we&#8217;re using [the money] well,&#8221; he added.&nbsp;
The contracts being called off for the spending cuts were identified by the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44186261/doge-staffers-reportedly-draw-hefty-salaries-funded-by-taxpayers-while-musk-pushes-for-wasteful-spending-cuts" rel="noreferrer noopener">Department of Government Efficiency </a>(DOGE), overseen by&nbsp;Tesla CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk.
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The cuts target several key areas, including a <a target="_blank" href="https://media.defense.gov/2025/Mar/20/2003673531/-1/-1/0/CONTINUING-ELIMINATION-OF-WASTEFUL-SPENDING-AT-THE-DEPARTMENT-OF-DEFENSE.PDF" rel="noreferrer noopener">software development initiative</a> for the Defense Civilian Human Resources Management System.
Initially started in 2018 with a projected cost of $36 million and a one-year completion timeline, the program has experienced major delays and exceeded its budget.
Hegseth highlighted that the project is now almost eight years overdue, with costs soaring to $280 million over the original estimate. So the project has been scrapped.
Along with the software project, Hegseth highlighted reductions in external consulting contracts, including one worth $30 million. This contract was associated with the purchase of unused software licenses.
Additionally, the DOD is cutting $360 million in grants, which support various initiatives, such as a $6 million project aimed at reducing emissions from Navy ships and a $9 million grant for creating &#8220;equitable AI and machine learning models.&#8221;
&#8220;I need lethal machine learning models, not equitable machine learning models,&#8221;&nbsp;said Hegseth.
Shares of companies in the defense sector are on watch as details of the companies whose contract have been shelved are not immediately clear.&nbsp;
DOGE has been instrumental in driving significant cost-cutting measures and restructuring initiatives, resulting in the closure of multiple government agencies and large-scale l<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44186261/doge-staffers-reportedly-draw-hefty-salaries-funded-by-taxpayers-while-musk-pushes-for-wasteful-spending-cuts" rel="noreferrer noopener">ayoffs of federal workers.</a>
Recent reports indicate that the U.S. DOGE Service achieved $65 billion in savings.
With this announcement, the Department of Defense has now saved $800 million since <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43836832/trump-administration-orders-sweeping-pentagon-cuts-defense-sector-stocks-on-watch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">February 2025 through targeted cuts.</a>
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Defense Secretary Slashes $580 Million In Wasteful Spending—Targets Overdue, Overpriced Projects

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<li>TD Securities slashed the price target for BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) from $40 to $36. TD Securities analyst Jason Gabelman downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. BP shares closed at $34.22 on Tuesday. See how other<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BP/analyst-ratings"> analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Scotiabank raised The Mosaic Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOS#NYSE">MOS</a>) price target from $31 to $34. Scotiabank analyst Ben Isaacson maintained a Sector Outperform rating. Mosaic shares closed at $27.20 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MOS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stoc</a>k.</li>
<li>Citigroup cut the price target for THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) from $94 to $86. Citigroup analyst James Hardiman downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral. THOR Industries shares closed at $81.80 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/THO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan cut the price target for Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>) from $290 to $285. JP Morgan analyst Adrian Huerta upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight. Vulcan Materials shares closed at $236.50 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VMC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Mizuho cut Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) price target from $428 to $398. Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev maintained an Outperform rating. Accenture shares settled at $324.07 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stifel lowered Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) price target from $68 to $65. Stifel analyst Chris O&#8217;Cull maintained a Buy rating. Chipotle shares closed at $47.79 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>B of A Securities raised Corning Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>) price target from $65 to $68. B of A Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan maintained a Buy rating. Corning shares closed at $47.27 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GLW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird increased the price target for RTX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) from $136 to $160. Baird analyst Peter Arment upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform. RTX shares settled at $132.69 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RTX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird slashed Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) price target from $490 to $410. Baird analyst Rob Oliver maintained a Neutral rating. Adobe shares closed at $391.37 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADBE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Corning To Rally Around 44%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Wednesday

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Baird analyst Peter Arment upgraded the rating for RTX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raised the price target from $136 to $160. RTX shares closed at $132.69 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RTX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Andres Sheppard upgraded Tesla, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and maintained the price target of $425. Tesla shares closed at $225.31 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Compass Point analyst Giuliano Bologna upgraded the rating for Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) from Neutral to Buy and increased the price target from $61 to $64. Affirm Holdings shares closed at $43.70 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Adrian Huerta upgraded Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>) from Neutral to Overweight but lowered the price target from $290 to $285. Vulcan Materials shares closed at $236.50 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VMC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Benjamin Theurer upgraded the rating for The Mosaic Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOS#NYSE">MOS</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $27 to $33. Mosaic shares closed at $27.20 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MOS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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This Tesla Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Wednesday

Baird analyst Peter Arment upgrades RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raises the price target from $136 to $160.

Baird Upgrades RTX to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $160

RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 2.68% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.92%. Currently, RTX has a market capitalization of $176.06 billion. 
Buying $1000 In RTX: If an investor had bought $1000 of RTX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,548.67 today based on a price of $131.87 for RTX at the time of writing.
<h3>RTX's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742313654_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning RTX Stock In The Last 5 Years

Rising geopolitical tensions have investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/defense">interested in defense stocks</a>. 
The iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) has gained 5.43% YTD and the Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) is up 2.20% YTD.
As NATO ramps up spending and global conflicts remain unresolved, companies in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/defense">the defense sector </a>are seeing strong demand. 
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Violeta Todorova, Senior Research Analyst at Leverage Shares, said she sees this trend continuing. She highlighted RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) as a standout pick. "RTX is our preferred pick in the sector, and we see levels to $170 as achievable before year-end," she states.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why RTX Stands Out</h2>
RTX has solidified its leadership in missile defense and aerospace, benefiting from increased government spending on advanced military technology. Todorova notes that while European defense contractors are seeing the biggest gains as the region boosts domestic defense production, U.S. firms like RTX remain well-positioned to capitalize on sustained demand. 
Its strong backlog and exposure to critical defense programs support long-term growth, and with continued geopolitical uncertainty, the company remains a key player. She sees further upside for RTX stock, with $170 as a potential target by year-end.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Beneficiaries Of The Defense Spending Boom</h2>
It's not just RTX benefiting from the global shift toward defense, &#8220;several defense stocks could benefit from Trump's shift towards NATO,&#8221; she said. Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>), L3Harris Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>) and Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) are also enjoying a strong tailwind.
NATO's commitment to increased defense budgets means the sector could be in for a multi-year uptrend.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Long-Term Play Or Short-Term Trade?</h2>
For investors looking beyond traditional tech plays, the defense sector presents a compelling case. With national security taking priority and military modernization efforts ramping up, Todorova believes defense stocks are no longer just cyclical—they are becoming a core holding for many investors.
If RTX does indeed hit $170 by year-end, it will only reinforce that shift.
RTX Price Action: RTX stock closed the trading day, Monday, at $132.05 a share, up 1.58%.
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EXCLUSIVE: This Defense Stock Could Hit $170 'Before Year-End,' Expert Explains Why

RTX Corp&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) Collins Aerospace has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44355436/rtxs-collins-aerospace-to-provide-u-s-army-black-hawk-helicopters-with-modular-third-party-capable" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">secured an $80 million contract</a> to upgrade the avionics systems of U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters.
The modernization will feature Collins&#8217; MOSA-compliant Mosarc&#xAE; system, enabling faster and more flexible technology integration on the battlefield. Mosarc is engineered to streamline future upgrades, reduce long-term maintenance costs, and enhance fleet commonality across the Army&#8217;s current and future aircraft. Work on the contract will be conducted in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Huntsville, Alabama.
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Jenny Miller, vice president and general manager of Military Avionics and Helicopters at Collins Aerospace, stated that Mosarc will equip Black Hawk cockpits with open systems architecture, allowing for the rapid integration of new capabilities to meet evolving operational demands.
Last week, Collins Aerospace also received <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44245630/collins-aerospace-approved-to-begin-full-rate-production-of-maps-gen-ii-system" rel="noreferrer noopener">approval for Full Rate Production</a> of its MAPS GEN II navigation system for U.S. Army use. The system delivers jam- and spoof-resistant positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data for both crewed and uncrewed ground vehicles, including military watercraft.
Additionally, RTX signed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44160595/rtxs-pratt-whitney-and-collins-aerospace-to-lead-engine-integration-and-supply-power-units-and-nac" rel="noreferrer noopener">three agreements with JetZero</a> to support its blended wing body aircraft demonstrator. Under the agreements, Pratt &amp; Whitney will supply the PW2040 engine and auxiliary power unit (APU), while Collins Aerospace will provide the nacelle and propulsion mounting structure.
Price Action: RTX shares are up 1.9% at $132.56 at last check Monday.
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RTX's Collins Aerospace Secures $80 Million Black Hawk Avionics Upgrade Contract

RTX's Collins Aerospace Receives $80M Contract To Upgrade Avionics System Of Army Blackhawk Helicopters

RTX's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.61% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.46 million shares sold short, which is 0.86% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.24 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>RTX Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741959917_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for RTX has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing RTX's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, RTX's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.84%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Is RTX Gaining or Losing Market Support?

Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>) recently faced a major setback with its Athena lunar lander mission, highlighting the risks associated with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space">commercial space exploration</a>. 
The uncrewed lander missed its intended landing site by 250 meters and ended up on its side within a crater, rendering its solar panels ineffective and jeopardizing mission objectives. 
The incident led to a sharp sell-off in LUNR stock, which dropped over 20% last Friday.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Space ETFs Are Reacting</h2>
The market's reaction to LUNR's struggles has raised questions about the stability of two <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">space-focused ETFs</a>:
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<li>Procure Space ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFO#NASDAQ">UFO</a>), which has 4.8% of its holdings in Intuitive Machines and felt the brunt of the stock's decline, dropping more than 53% in the past five days. </li>
<li>ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>), which has only 0.40% exposure and was relatively insulated from the drop — falling just about 4% in the past five days.</li>
</ul>
The key distinction between these funds lies in their investment strategies. UFO is more concentrated in space-related pure plays, making it highly sensitive to setbacks like LUNR's, whereas ARKX takes a broader approach, including aerospace and defense companies that provide more stability.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Safer Bet: ITA ETF</h2>
For investors seeking space exposure without extreme volatility, the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) presents a solid alternative. 
Unlike space-focused funds that hold speculative stocks like Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) and Intuitive Machines, ITA's portfolio leans heavily on established aerospace and defense giants. Three of its top holdings — GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), and Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) — currently account for over 40% of the fund's total assets.
This defensive positioning has helped ITA outperform in turbulent times. For instance, a U.S. News report pointed out while many growth stocks suffered in 2022, ITA gained 10%, showcasing its resilience. Additionally, it boasts a 10-year annualized return of 11.7%, making it a strong long-term play. The fund has a 0.4% expense ratio.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What This Means For Space Investing</h2>
The fallout from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44176176/intuitive-machines-stock-falls-after-uncertain-athena-moon-landing-what-you-need-to-know">Intuitive Machines' mission failure</a> serves as a stark reminder that the space industry is still in its early stages, fraught with technical and financial risks. 
Analysts continue to tout the potential of a trillion-dollar space economy. But the reality is that high costs and mission failures could limit growth to a few dominant players, according to Barchart.
For investors, the key takeaway is diversification. ETFs like UFO and ARKX can provide exposure to space innovations, but they come with higher volatility. Meanwhile, ITA offers a more stable route, blending aerospace and defense giants with measured space-sector exposure.
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Space ETFs Rocked By Intuitive Machines' Lunar Mishap — Is There A Safer Bet?

Mounted navigation system has met milestone requirements for U.S. Army
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) business, has received approval for Full Rate Production of the Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Generation II system (MAPS GEN II).
Following the fifth delivery order of the jam-and-spoof-resistant navigation solution, Collins will produce thousands of MAPS units for installation on U.S. Army and U.S. Marines Corps' combat ground vehicles including military watercraft. MAPS fuses sensor data including satellite navigation information and secured positioning, navigation and timing data for crewed and uncrewed ground vehicles.&nbsp;
"Through close coordination with our customer, we've met the modernized fielding requirements for MAPS while reducing production costs," said Sandy Brown, vice president and general manager for Resilient Navigation Solutions, Collins Aerospace. "MAPS GEN II is a critical part of the DOD's modernization goals and will provide the warfighter with trusted access to Assured PNT when they need it most."

Collins Aerospace, An RTX Business, Recieves Approval For Full Rate Production Of The Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation And Timing (PNT) Generation II System (Maps Gen II).

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