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NASDAQ:AVAV 9 December 2025 - 22 March 2026

AeroVironment Wins $135 Million Army Drone Contracts After Cutting 2026 Outlook

AeroVironment Wins $135 Million Army Drone Contracts After Cutting 2026 Outlook

AeroVironment secured nearly $135 million in new U.S. Army contracts, including a $117.3 million order for P550 long-range reconnaissance drones and $17.6 million for Red Dragon systems. The awards follow the company’s recent cut to its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook and a $151.3 million goodwill impairment after a Space Force program halt. Completion of the P550 order is expected by July 2026.
22 March 2026
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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.
2 March 2026
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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.
2 March 2026
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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.
2 March 2026
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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.
2 March 2026
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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.
15 February 2026
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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.
18 January 2026
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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.
9 January 2026
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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.
8 January 2026
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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.
8 January 2026
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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.
8 January 2026
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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.
3 January 2026
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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.
11 December 2025
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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%.
10 December 2025
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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.
10 December 2025
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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.
10 December 2025
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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.
10 December 2025
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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.
9 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Indian Markets Turn Lower as US-Iran Ceasefire Concerns Grow Despite Wall Street Rally
    April 8, 2026, 10:08 PM EDT. The Indian stock market is set to open lower amid fading optimism over the US-Iran two-week ceasefire, which has seen breaches, pushing Asian markets down. The benchmark Sensex surged 3.95% to 77,562.90 and Nifty 50 rose 3.78% to 23,997.35 on Wednesday, supported by the ceasefire news and RBI policy decisions. However, traders remain cautious as sustained gains hinge on crude oil price stability and global market cues. Wall Street saw a strong rally with Dow Jones soaring 2.85%, reflecting investor relief. The US plans direct talks with Iran, yet conflict persists in the Middle East, maintaining market uncertainty. This mixed environment indicates volatility ahead for Indian equity investors.

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8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

8 April 2026
Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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