Use RTX to profit from defence spending

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Shares of RTX are up 25% in the past year, and recently hit a new all-time high of $139. We feel the stock will continue to move higher, particularly as the U.S. and NATO increase defence spending. That will let RTX continue to reward its investors with rising dividends. RTX CORP. $133 is a buy. The company (New York symbol RTX; Conservative-Growth Payer Portfolio; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 1.3 billion; Market cap: $172.9 billion; Dividend yield: 2.0%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.rtx.com) took its current form in 2020 through the merger of United Technologies and Raytheon. As part of the merger, the new firm also spun off its Otis (elevator) and Carrier (heating and air conditioning equipment) businesses as separate firms. RTX has three divisions: Collins Aerospace makes aircraft control systems, navigation equipment and cabin interiors (35% of revenue in the latest quarter, 46% of earnings); Pratt & Whitney makes jet engines (35%, 25%); and Raytheon makes military equipment such as missile defence and radar…