Why RTX Stock Is Flying Higher Today

Shares of RTX (RTX 2.94%) are jumping Tuesday. The firm's stock gained 2.5% as of 12:50 p.m. ET, but was up as much as 6% earlier in the day. The leg up comes as the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.76%) and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 1.69%) gained 0.7% and 1.6%, respectively.RTX -- formerly known as Raytheon -- reported earnings early Tuesday. The numbers were received relatively well, although investors may have hoped for slightly stronger guidance for the company.Q4 was kind to RTXAmidst what RTX president and CEO Chris Ca ...