Is Raytheon the Best Defense and Aerospace Stock to Own in 2025?

Defense stocks have been in a downdraft heading into the new year. President Trump’s intent to de-escalate geopolitical conflicts and end the war in Ukraine with funding cuts is causing concern throughout the aerospace sector. The world's largest defense contractor, Lockheed Martin Co. NYSE: LMT, shares tumbled 22% in just over two months from its high of $618.95 on Oct. 21, 2024, to $481.82 on Jan. 3, 2025. RTX TodayRTXRTX$113.98 -1.89 (-1.63%) 52-Week Range$84.43▼$128.70Dividend Yield2.21%P/E Ratio32.57P ...