General Electric is trading at CA$48.35, up 3.1%, benefiting from a strong risk-on session and gains in defense-related names.

  • The defense sector ETF (ITA) is up about 2%, bolstered by a major missile interceptor production deal and an upbeat industry outlook.
  • Broader U.S. indices are trending higher, providing support to aerospace and defense stocks despite no fresh, stock-specific news for the company.