United Technologies Corporation
Dow index spikes to all-time record
Mar 05, 2013 10:31 EST
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to a new all-time high as trade opened Tuesday, surpassing the record set more than five years ago.
Rolls-Royce says net profits surge in 2012
Feb 14, 2013 04:22 EST
Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce said Thursday that net profits surged last year, boosted by strong revenues and the sale of its stake in US-based International Aero Engines, and appointed its new chairman.
Dow closes above 14,000 for first time since 2007
Feb 01, 2013 17:40 EST
US stocks rallied sharply Friday, with the Dow industrials closing above 14,000 for the first time since October 2007 following a positive US jobs report.
Stocks go higher on earnings, House debt vote
Jan 23, 2013 17:29 EST
Buoyed by strong earnings results in the technology sector and progress in the Washington fiscal budget debate, US stocks closed higher Wednesday.
S&P hits 5-year high as markets score weekly gain
Jan 18, 2013 19:34 EST
US markets turned in their third straight week of gains Friday with the S&P 500 and the Dow clawing up to their best closing levels in five years.
US stocks flat under 'fiscal cliff' fears
Nov 12, 2012 17:23 EST
US stocks closed flat Monday as persistent fears about the looming "fiscal cliff" of spending cuts and tax hikes at year-end overshadowed encouraging China trade data.
Wall St. greets Obama win with 2.4% plunge
Nov 07, 2012 17:59 EST
US stocks plunged 2.4 percent Wednesday after President Barack Obama's re-election victory set up a tough battle with Republicans over the looming "fiscal cliff".
US stock losses hit 2% after Obama win
Nov 07, 2012 11:09 EST
US stock markets dived two percent Wednesday after President Barack Obama's re-election victory set up a tough battle with Republicans over the looming "fiscal cliff".
US stocks dive after Obama's re-election
Nov 07, 2012 10:07 EST
US stock markets tumbled Wednesday after President Barack Obama's re-election victory set up a tough battle with Republicans over the looming "fiscal cliff".
US stocks rally as US elects president
Nov 06, 2012 16:39 EST
US stocks closed with solid gains Tuesday as the country went to the polls to choose between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney for president, with the economy the key issue in the tight election.
Stocks open higher as America votes for president
Nov 06, 2012 10:19 EST
US stocks headed higher in opening trade as the country went to the polls to choose between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney for president, with the economy the key issue in the tight election.
Rolls-Royce net profit soars on rising revenues
Jul 26, 2012 07:45 EDT
Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce said Thursday that first-half net profits had soared on rising revenues, a bumper order book and the sale of its stake in US-based International Aero Engines.
United Technologies sold military software to China: US
Jun 28, 2012 16:56 EDT
United Technologies Corp. and two of its subsidiaries have pleaded guilty to exporting software that helped China build its first military attack helicopter, US officials said Thursday.
Rolls-Royce agrees deal for Aero Engine Controls
Jun 08, 2012 06:25 EDT
British aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce said Friday that it will buy the 50 percent of Aero Engine Controls that it does not already own from joint venture partner Goodrich for an undisclosed amount.
Bernanke takes wind out of US stocks rally
Jun 07, 2012 11:25 EDT
US stocks shredded gains Thursday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke did not signal the need for new stimulus for the weak economy, denting market hopes.
GE's Rice sees China growth slowing in 2012
Feb 15, 2012 17:44 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co <GE.N> believes China's economy, a key source of revenue growth for the largest U.S. conglomerate, will slow this year but not substantially below 8 percent, said the executive who runs the company's international operations.
U.S. sees "manageable risk" in F-35 restructuring
Feb 13, 2012 15:24 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Monday confirmed plans to postpone production of 179 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters built by Lockheed Martin Corp over the next five years to save $15.1 billion, but it said the risk was "manageable."
U.S. sees 'manageable risk' in F-35 restructuring
Feb 13, 2012 15:17 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Monday confirmed plans to postpone production of 179 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters built by Lockheed Martin Corp over the next five years to save $15.1 billion, but it said the risk was "manageable."
GE to hire 5,000 U.S. veterans, investing in plants
Feb 13, 2012 06:06 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co plans to hire 5,000 U.S. military veterans over the next five years and to invest $580 million to expand its aviation footprint in the United States this year.
Stock futures signal higher Wall Street open
Jan 30, 2012 05:27 EST
(Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a higher open for equities on Wall Street on Monday, with futures for the S&P 500, the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.5 to 0.7 percent.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Type | Public (NYSE: UTX) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1929 |
| Headquarters | Hartford, Connecticut, USA |
| Key people | Louis R. Chênevert, President & CEO George David, Chairman |
| Industry | Conglomerates |
| Products | Conglomerates |
| Revenue | ▲ $59.8 billion USD (2008) |
| Net income | ▲ $4.7 billion USD (2008) |
| Employees | 223,100 (2008) |
| Website | utc.com |