What to watch Monday as shutdown risk meets a $1B Army radar award
NEW YORK, Feb 1, 2026, 14:29 EST — Market closed.
- RTX shares closed Friday up 0.5%, staying close to their 52-week high.
- A short U.S. government shutdown has once again spotlighted funding mechanisms and the timing of contracts for defense suppliers.
- Investors are balancing RTX’s 2026 forecast with ongoing supply-chain challenges in commercial aerospace.
RTX shares ended Friday at $200.93, gaining 0.5% on the session, as U.S. markets remained closed over the weekend. The stock is hovering close to the top of its 52-week range.
Washington takes center stage again as the U.S. slipped into a partial government shutdown on Saturday. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans can secure…
