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AeroVironment (AVAV) stock surged by more than 20 percent in after-market hours to reach $167, a move driven by a profound operational inflection rather than a simple quarterly earnings beat. AVAV's after-hours surge points to a fundamentally supported re-rating. Although conservative forward guidance and historical contract terminations caused near-term anxiety, the underlying data reveal a business scaling its primary operational segment with remarkable efficiency.

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

With just 30 components, the Dow's exclusivity is built on industry leadership, which SpaceX has in spades.

Management no longer talks about disappointing engine output because they fixed it; now the entire investment case rests on a massive, fast-growing services business you might not be watching closely enough.

With its stock sitting at a high after a powerful run, it’s easy to see the bull case for GE Aerospace (GE). The skies are full, demand for new engines is strong, and the company’s large installed base provides a steady stream of high-margin services revenue. The story is compelling.

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. Here is whether each dividend is actually safe. The Three-Stock Income Snapshot ... 65 Years Old With $1.4 Million. This Is My Income Blueprint With Uncertain Fed Policies

If you are wondering whether RTX is attractively priced or already fully valued, the next sections break down what the current market price might be implying. RTX shares recently closed at US$186.59, with returns of 0.5% over the past week, 4.3% over the past month, a slight decline of 0.4% year to date, and gains of 32.9% over one year, 103.3% over three years, and 141.6% over five years. These moves sit against a backdrop where RTX has stayed in focus with investors, with ongoing attention...

After a powerful run, the biggest risk to GE Aerospace stock isn't in its operations, but in the demanding price investors are already paying for it.

MDA Space is expanding its sovereign defense footprint through cross-border acquisitions and securing lucrative government infrastructure contracts.

President Donald Trump met with the CEOs of Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Honeywell at the White House on Wednesday, pressing them to speed up weapons production hours after the White House asked Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental spending tied largely to the Iran war, according to CNBC. The ...

Drone maker Anduril is interested in buying a soon-to-be closed Nissan factory in Japan to boost its overseas production.

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

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

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

HEICO raised its semiannual dividend by 8% to $0.13 per share, marking another dividend increase and extending a payout streak that dates back to 1979.

Trump calls stock buybacks fake, but the MicroStrategy Bitcoin model boosts valuations by issuing shares to buy BTC.

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

Acquisition gives MDA access to classified US work and a $3.5 billion pipeline.

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

The all-cash deal gives the Canadian firm a U.S. manufacturing footprint and a path to bid on classified defense contracts

RTX (NYSE:RTX) has agreed to sell its Blue Canyon Technologies small-satellite business to MDA Space Ltd. The transaction shifts ownership of Blue Canyon to a company focused on expanding its US defense and space contracting footprint. Separately, new Chinese export controls target rare earth and defense-related materials supplied to US companies, including RTX. These export controls introduce fresh supply chain and materials sourcing risks for RTX and other US defense contractors. For RTX,...

MP Materials (MP) and USA Rare Earth (USAR) were among 10 US companies added to China's export contr

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.

One of the most anticipated public offerings in recent memory is drawing skepticism. SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) currently has a valuation of roughly $2.44 trillion, up nearly 40% from its $1.75 trillion IPO. Morningstar analysts have signaled the stock could be worth less than half that figure on a fundamentals basis. That gap was the centerpiece of a recent segment on ... Morningstar Says SpaceX Could Be Worth Less Than Half Its $1.75 Trillion IPO Price

The Brampton-based space and satellite technology company expects new contracts to materialize in the next 24 months

On CNBC’s June 18, 2026 segment, Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Air (recently rebranded from Govini), delivered a blunt diagnosis of America’s defense-industrial posture. “There’s a lot of pressure on defense companies right now to deliver,” she said. “The Department of War is saying we need more equipment, we need more material, we need more ... U.S. Military Expert Issues Grave Warning: ‘We Need More Munitions, and Deliveries Are Years Behind.’ What Stocks Can Benefit?

Lockheed Martin leans on government contracts and the F-35, while RTX balances commercial and military sales with global reach and lower debt.

RDW is expanding its ISR push with advanced EO/IR sensors and airborne systems built for surveillance, reconnaissance and tough environments.

European military spending is surging at the fastest pace in decades, and these ETFs could position investors to access the space as it continues growing.

In the latest trading session, RTX (RTX) closed at $185.6, marking a -3.62% move from the previous day.