Archer Aviation stock climbs nearly 4% as unusual call options pick up; Needham sticks with Buy
New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:30 EST — Regular session Archer Aviation Inc shares climbed roughly 4% on Friday, boosting the electric air-taxi maker’s market cap amid active options trading and sustained buzz from a recent Wall Street endorsement. The stock gained 35 cents, reaching $9.21 in morning deals. This move is crucial since Archer and its rivals remain in the early prove-it phase. Without much commercial service underway, their stocks mainly react to milestones like flight tests, certification progress, and fresh funding news. Options can inject fuel into the market. These contracts grant investors the right to buy or