RTX Plummet 3.79% to 99th U.S. Volume Rank as Algorithmic Trading Drives $980M Sell-Off

RTX Corporation (RTX) closed on October 9, 2025, , marking its lowest daily volume rank at 99th among U.S. . The stock's performance reflected broader market dynamics amid sector-specific pressures and technical trading patterns observed in cross-sectional equity flows.

Market participants noted the stock's decline aligned with short-term reversal trends in high-liquidity stocks, as volume-based strategies continue to influence institutional positioning. The absence of material earnings releases or corporate events on the day suggests the move was driven by rather than fundamental catalysts.

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