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AeroVironment stock slides nearly 19% as Raymond James downgrade puts SCAR contract in spotlight

AeroVironment stock slides nearly 19% as Raymond James downgrade puts SCAR contract in spotlight

AeroVironment shares plunged nearly 19% to $204.50 Monday after Raymond James downgraded the stock, citing uncertainty over the Space Force’s $1.4 billion SCAR satellite-communications program. The broker warned a possible contract re-bid could pressure AeroVironment’s backlog and revenue outlook. Investors await the company’s March 10 earnings for updates on contract status.
RTX stock price jumps as defense shares rally on Middle East conflict; what investors watch next

RTX stock price jumps as defense shares rally on Middle East conflict; what investors watch next

RTX shares rose 4.4% to $211.51 Monday, hitting a new intraday high as defense stocks advanced on Middle East conflict concerns. Lockheed Martin and RTX both gained over 3%, while Wall Street’s main indexes fell. Brent crude climbed 9% to $79.50 a barrel, and gold rose 3%. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
Ondas stock price jumps 4% in premarket as Middle East conflict sparks rush into drone-defense names

Ondas stock price jumps 4% in premarket as Middle East conflict sparks rush into drone-defense names

Ondas Inc shares rose 4.1% to $10.49 in premarket trading Monday, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that boosted defense stocks. The company, which sells autonomous drones and counter-drone systems, last announced a $30 million Israeli demining contract and a multi-million dollar European drone order in February. No new company statements were issued early Monday.
AeroVironment stock price jumps premarket as Middle East war fuels drone-defense bid

AeroVironment stock price jumps premarket as Middle East war fuels drone-defense bid

AeroVironment shares jumped 12.5% to $283.71 in premarket trading after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran spurred a rally in defense stocks. Lockheed Martin and RTX also posted gains as investors shifted into the sector while broader equity futures fell. AeroVironment recently secured a $186 million U.S. Army order for upgraded Switchblade drones. The company reports fiscal Q3 results March 10.
Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: Lockheed, Huntington Ingalls Rise Into Holiday Week; AST SpaceMobile Deal in Focus

Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: Lockheed, Huntington Ingalls Rise Into Holiday Week; AST SpaceMobile Deal in Focus

Lockheed Martin and Huntington Ingalls led U.S. defense stocks higher Friday, with Huntington Ingalls up 3% to $418.78 and Lockheed rising 2.4% to $652.58. AST SpaceMobile detailed a $1 billion convertible note offering and plans to repurchase $300 million in existing debt, warning of substantial trading impacts. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day, leaving investors to digest weekend developments on Tuesday.
Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

AST SpaceMobile surged 14.3% Friday after landing a prime contract slot on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. Northrop Grumman closed at a record $666.90, while Lockheed Martin and RTX also rose ahead of the U.S. holiday weekend. York Space Systems filed for a U.S. IPO targeting $544 million. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday, with defense earnings starting Jan. 27.
AeroVironment stock (AVAV) jumps as Trump’s defense-budget push keeps drone makers in focus

AeroVironment stock (AVAV) jumps as Trump’s defense-budget push keeps drone makers in focus

AeroVironment shares rose 4.9% to $362.02 after President Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for 2027 and signed an order tying contractor payouts to weapons delivery. Parry Labs announced a partnership with AeroVironment on the Army’s new P550 drone. The FCC granted exemptions for some AeroVironment drone imports through 2026. The stock traded near its 52-week high.
AeroVironment (AVAV) stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5T defense budget call and drone-rule carve-outs hit markets

AeroVironment (AVAV) stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5T defense budget call and drone-rule carve-outs hit markets

AeroVironment shares jumped nearly 8% to $343.30 in afternoon trading Thursday after touching $371.20, following Trump’s call for a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for 2027. The FCC said select AeroVironment drone models can still be imported through 2026 despite new restrictions. Defense stocks broadly rebounded, though new limits on dividends and buybacks remain in place.
AeroVironment stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5T defense budget call lifts AVAV

AeroVironment stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5T defense budget call lifts AVAV

AeroVironment shares jumped about 7% to $340.20 Thursday after Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for 2027. Defense stocks broadly gained, with the S&P aerospace and defense sub-index hitting a record high. Investors are watching for details on the budget and AeroVironment’s next earnings. About 2.26 million AeroVironment shares changed hands by early afternoon.
AeroVironment stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call lifts drone names

AeroVironment stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call lifts drone names

AeroVironment shares jumped 8.8% to $346.45 in late morning trading Thursday after touching $371.20, as U.S. defense stocks rebounded on news of a proposed $1.5 trillion 2027 military budget. The rally followed President Trump’s order barring defense contractor dividends and buybacks until weapons production accelerates. The FCC also announced a temporary exemption for some foreign-made drone imports through 2026.
Defense and space stocks jump to start 2026 as Boeing, Rocket Lab lead gains

Defense and space stocks jump to start 2026 as Boeing, Rocket Lab lead gains

U.S. aerospace and defense stocks surged Friday, with Boeing up 4.91% after a $2.7 billion Pentagon contract for Apache helicopter support. Lockheed Martin rose 2.77%, Rocket Lab gained 8.93%, and Intuitive Machines climbed 10.17%. The sector tracked geopolitical headlines and new White House policy on commercial space. The Dow and S&P 500 ended higher; Nasdaq slipped.
AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock After Record Q2 2026 Revenue: Is the December Sell‑Off a Buy Signal or a Warning?

AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock After Record Q2 2026 Revenue: Is the December Sell‑Off a Buy Signal or a Warning?

AeroVironment reported record fiscal Q2 2026 revenue but saw its stock drop to $250–255 on December 11, down 40% from an October peak. Shares remain up 59% year-to-date and have gained 204% over three years. The company’s price-to-sales ratio stands well above major defense peers. Volatility increased after earnings, despite strong long-term returns.
US Stock Market Top Losers Today (December 10, 2025): Polestar, AeroVironment, Denali, Uber and AutoZone Tumble After the Bell

US Stock Market Top Losers Today (December 10, 2025): Polestar, AeroVironment, Denali, Uber and AutoZone Tumble After the Bell

Polestar Automotive shares dropped 25.1% Wednesday after a 1-for-30 reverse stock split and trading halt, with analysts citing ongoing losses and debt concerns. The S&P 500 and Dow hit new highs following a Fed rate cut, but several high-profile stocks, including AeroVironment and Denali Therapeutics, also posted double-digit declines. Microcaps like Work Medical Technology plunged over 85%.
AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Slides After Record Q2 Revenue: Earnings Miss, Guidance Cut and New Army Contracts Explained

AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Slides After Record Q2 Revenue: Earnings Miss, Guidance Cut and New Army Contracts Explained

AeroVironment shares fell 11–12% to around $248 Wednesday after the company posted record Q2 revenue of $472.5 million but swung to a $17.1 million net loss and cut its profit outlook. The stock remains up over 80% year to date but trades well below its October high of $418. AeroVironment recently won an $874 million U.S. Army contract and reported a growing backlog.
Top US Stock Losers Today (December 10, 2025): Why Polestar, AeroVironment, Aegon and Other Names Are Sinking

Top US Stock Losers Today (December 10, 2025): Why Polestar, AeroVironment, Aegon and Other Names Are Sinking

Polestar shares plunged 23.5% intraday Wednesday, leading US stock decliners, as funding concerns deepened. Major indexes were flat ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, with the Dow near 47,650 and S&P 500 around 6,841. High-beta growth stocks, EV names, and resource plays saw sharp drops, while most S&P 500 losses remained modest. Traders awaited signals from Fed Chair Jerome Powell on inflation and policy.
AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock on December 10, 2025: Record Q2 Revenue, $874M Army Deal and Fresh Wall Street Targets

AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock on December 10, 2025: Record Q2 Revenue, $874M Army Deal and Fresh Wall Street Targets

AeroVironment reported record fiscal Q2 2026 revenue of $472.5 million, up 151% year-over-year, driven by the BlueHalo acquisition. Despite the surge, the company posted a GAAP net loss of $17.1 million. Shares closed at $281.42 on December 9, down sharply from the October high but still up over 80% in 2025. The firm also secured an $874 million U.S. Army contract.
Space & Defense Stocks After the Bell: Rocket Lab Pops, Virgin Galactic Plunges, AeroVironment Misses as SpaceX IPO Buzz Builds (Dec. 9, 2025)

Space & Defense Stocks After the Bell: Rocket Lab Pops, Virgin Galactic Plunges, AeroVironment Misses as SpaceX IPO Buzz Builds (Dec. 9, 2025)

Space and defense stocks swung sharply Tuesday as the leveraged DFEN ETF fell 1.7%, while the sector digested news of a $1 trillion U.S. defense bill advancing in Congress and Germany preparing €52 billion in new contracts. BAE Systems rose 2.1% in London. SpaceX confirmed plans for a 2026 IPO that could become the largest in history.
AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock: $874M Army Deal, Q2 Earnings, and 2026 Price Targets on December 9, 2025

AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock: $874M Army Deal, Q2 Earnings, and 2026 Price Targets on December 9, 2025

AeroVironment shares traded near $282 on December 9, 2025, up over 80% in a year but still 32% below the $417.86 high. The company secured an $874 million U.S. Army contract for drone and counter-drone systems. Market cap stands at about $14 billion, with trailing 12-month revenue of $1.09 billion and a net loss of $45 million. Forward P/E is around 66.

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  • East Star Resources Shares Surge 12.5% After Copper JV Deal with Hong Kong Xinhai
    March 19, 2026, 9:37 AM EDT. East Star Resources, listed on the London Stock Exchange, saw its shares jump 12.5% following a joint venture agreement with Hong Kong Xinhai Mining Services. The deal funds $65 million for developing the Verkhuba copper deposit in Kazakhstan, with no upfront cost to East Star. Xinhai will hold 70% of the joint venture after commissioning, while East Star retains a 30% stake. The project involves resource drilling, feasibility studies, and plant construction. CEO Alex Walker highlighted Xinhai's strong global execution track record, reducing risks typical for junior miners. Production is expected to start post-2026, targeting over 10,000 tonnes per year of copper equivalent metal. Copper prices were around $12,677 per tonne at the time.
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