War, rising oil prices, and a negative jobs report were a powerful drag on stocks. All the major indexes were down for the week as uncertainty overtook investor confidence. It's uncomfortable to see stocks falling, but as a percentage, U.S. stocks are holding up well, and earnings season has been, on average, quite strong.
What Happened? Shares of aerospace and defense company AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) jumped 5.8% in the afternoon session after the company announced it was aw...
The U.S. defense sector has surged to unprecedented heights this week as escalating hostilities between Washington and Tehran reached a fever pitch. Following the launch of "Operation Epic Fury" on March 2, 2026—a coordinated series of precision strikes against Iranian-linked command centers—investors have flooded into aerospace and
ARLINGTON, VA — Shares of AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) are staging a dramatic comeback this week after a harrowing 17% single-day plunge on March 2, 2026, sent shockwaves through the defense sector. The sell-off, which wiped out billions in market capitalization in a matter of hours, has been met with a wave
Drone stocks had witnessed a surge from the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran, but investors were concerned about AVAV losing steam following the SCAR Program opening up for bidding again.
The global defense sector witnessed a seismic shift on March 2, 2026, as markets reacted to the most significant escalation in Middle Eastern hostilities in decades. Following a weekend of precision "decapitation" strikes by a U.S.-Israeli coalition against Iranian leadership—dubbed "Operation Roaring Lion"—shares of traditional defense
In a whirlwind of market activity on March 2, 2026, shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) experienced one of the most dramatic single-day reversals in the defense sector's history. The stock initially surged over 20% in early morning trading, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions following joint U.S.-Israel military
In a day of extraordinary volatility that has sent shockwaves through global markets, gold prices have shattered the psychological $5,200 resistance level, while silver has surged more than 5% to trade well above $89 per ounce. This historic breakout, recorded on March 2, 2026, marks the apex of a
AeroVironment has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 8.6% to $261.95 per share while the index has gained 6.2%.
Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. They are also bound to benefit from a friendlier regulatory environment with the Trump administration,
and this excitement has led to a six-month gain of 23.5% for the sector - higher than the S&P 500’s 7.6% return.
AeroVironment Inc (NASDAQ:AVAV) shares are jumping higher Tuesday after JPMorgan kicked off coverage with an Overweight rating and a $320 price target.
Shares of aerospace and defense company AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV)
jumped 7.7% in the afternoon session after JPMorgan initiated coverage on the stock with an 'Overweight' rating and a $320 price target.
The global defense sector has undergone a fundamental transformation in early 2026, transitioning from a traditional counter-cyclical hedge to a primary engine of market growth. As of February 17, 2026, the industry is riding a massive wave of momentum sparked by the "Super-Cycle" themes identified on February 10, when both
