These spinoffs continue to impress

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In April 2020, Raytheon Technologies Corp. (New York symbol RTX) spun off Carrier and Otis as separate companies. For each share they held, investors received 0.5 of a share in Otis and 1 share in Carrier. So far, Carrier has soared over 190%, while Otis has gained an impressive 90%. Both still have a positive outlook, particularly as their recent acquisitions position them for more gains as the global economy rebounds from COVID-19. CARRIER GLOBAL CORP. $43 is a buy. The company (New York symbol CARR; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 834.8 million; Market cap: $35.9 billion; Dividend yield 1.7%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.carrier.com) is a leading maker of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. In April 2023, Carrier agreed to buy the climate solution business of Germany’s Viessmann Group. This business makes heat pumps, boilers and home battery storage systems, mainly for residential customers in Europe. The company will pay $13.2 billion (80% in cash and 20% in Carrier stock). It expects to…