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AeroVironment Shares Slide on Restatement, SCAR Backlog Concerns
AeroVironment shares plunged 10.8% after an amended 10-Q showed a larger net loss and that $1.49 billion in SCAR options are no longer expected, sparking concerns over backlog quality.
SpaceX IPO Buzz Propels Virgin Galactic Shares Higher
Virgin Galactic shares jumped 21.66% to $5.73 on Thursday, driven by anticipation for SpaceX's IPO and a debt-reduction move that added dilution.
Virgin Galactic Shares Surge 20% After $30.5M Debt-for-Equity Swap
Virgin Galactic shares soared 20% to $5.67 after the company redeemed $30.5 million of 9.80% First Lien Notes by issuing 6.73 million shares, easing near-term debt pressure and boosting liquidity ahead of planned commercial spaceflight in late 2026, even as volatility and dilution concerns persist.
Virgin Galactic Surges on RichRich Stake and Delta Update
Virgin Galactic shares surged nearly 28% after RichRich Capital disclosed a 5.26% stake and management reaffirmed Q3 flight tests and Q4 commercial launches.
Virgin Galactic Soars 36% on VSS Unity Glide Flights
Virgin Galactic shares jumped 36% on record volume after resuming VSS Unity glide flights, with new spaceship tests targeted for Q3 and a 2027 research mission.
Virgin Galactic Shares Surge on Flight Progress, Sector Tailwinds
Virgin Galactic shares surged 19.5% Thursday to $4.53, buoyed by VSS Unity glide test resumption and renewed space sector interest ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO.
AeroVironment Shares Surge on Drone Funding Hopes and Air Force Deal
AeroVironment shares surged over 17% on a $20 million Air Force contract and speculation of U.S. government funding for domestic drone producers, lifting the sector.
AeroVironment Surges 10% Pre-Holiday; Tuesday Session in Focus
AeroVironment shares rose 6.8% Friday to $174.23, capping a 10.3% weekly gain. With no fresh news, Tuesday's trading will gauge if the rally holds.
SpaceX IPO Buzz Lifts Virgin Galactic and Space Stocks
Virgin Galactic shares jumped 18% on Friday as speculation about a SpaceX IPO boosted space stocks, despite the company's ongoing cash burn and financing risks.
Virax Biolabs Stock Extends Surge on RedChip Promo, Filing
Virax Biolabs shares surged 53.1% Monday and climbed another 17.1% premarket Tuesday, driven by a paid RedChip TV segment and a May 15 ownership filing showing Armistice Capital's 4.99% stake.
Virax Biolabs Surges on TV Segment and Ownership Filing
Virax Biolabs shares surged over 125% in pre-market trading Monday after a sponsored TV segment featuring its CEO and a new SEC filing revealed Armistice Capital holds a 4.99% stake.
Virgin Galactic Advances 2026 Flight Plans Amid Narrowed Loss and Cash Concerns
Virgin Galactic reported a narrower Q1 loss of $64.7M and confirmed its 2026 flight test schedule, but warned of substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Inter Venezuela Deploys Harmonic's Virtualized Fiber for 5G Backhaul
Inter Venezuela rolls out XGS-PON backhaul with Harmonic's virtualized fiber gear to support 5G, as Movistar reports 168 5G stations. Harmonic lifts 2026 revenue forecast to $495M.
Moderna Shares Surge on Hantavirus Vaccine Interest After Andes Virus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
Moderna shares rose nearly 12% after an Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship drew attention to its early-stage hantavirus vaccine, though WHO rates public risk low.
Virgin Galactic Shares Jump 17% Ahead of Crucial Q1 Earnings Report
Virgin Galactic shares surged 17.1% to $2.94 on heavy volume ahead of its Q1 earnings report, as investors await updates on cash position and commercial flight timeline.
Moderna Stock Jumps 12% on Hantavirus Vaccine Deal; Flu and Cancer Pipeline in Focus
Moderna shares rose 11.9% to $54.35 after the company disclosed early-stage hantavirus vaccine research with the U.S. Army and Korea University, following a deadly outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Virgin Galactic Shares Soar 17% Ahead of Earnings; Focus on Cash Burn
Virgin Galactic stock jumped 17% to $2.94 ahead of next week's earnings, as investors await Delta spacecraft flight tests and commercial service restart. Cash burn remains the critical concern.
Moderna Jumps 10% on Hantavirus Vaccine Push as Cruise Ship Outbreak Revives mRNA Hopes
Moderna shares rose 10% on Friday after the company revealed early-stage work on a hantavirus vaccine, spurred by a deadly Andes virus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Traws Pharma Soars on Hantavirus Push After Cruise Fatalities
Traws Pharma shares surged over 21% after the biotech said it would advance hantavirus drug candidates following a fatal cruise ship outbreak. The company has no approved treatments and recently raised $10 million.
Coca-Cola Shareholders Reject Five Environmental and Social Proposals
Coca-Cola shareholders rejected five investor proposals on plastics, sustainability, and diversity. CEO Henrique Braun secured 99.84% support, and the company raised its full-year EPS forecast.
AeroVironment's LOCUST Laser Test Drives Counter-Drone Narrative
AeroVironment's LOCUST laser system shot down multiple drones during a U.S. Navy test on the USS George H.W. Bush. Shares fell 2.8% to $196.28.
Best Buy Announces CEO Transition Amid Challenging Sales Environment
Best Buy has announced a leadership change, with CEO Corie Barry departing at the end of October. Long-time executive Jason Bonfig will take the helm as the company contends with soft comparable sales and a cautious consumer.
Nokia Stock Surges on Major UK 5G Network Contract with Virgin Media O2
Nokia's U.S.-listed shares climbed 6.65% following the announcement of a significant 5G network agreement with Virgin Media O2. The Finnish telecom equipment provider will supply radio and baseband gear as part of a wider UK network upgrade.
Nokia Secures Virgin Media O2 5G Contract as Ericsson Lands Larger UK Network Role
Nokia has been awarded a contract to supply 5G radio access network equipment to Virgin Media O2, though Ericsson secured a larger role as the operator's main RAN partner in a separate deal.
AeroVironment Secures $135M Army Drone Deals Amid Strategic Shifts
Defense contractor AeroVironment has been awarded nearly $135 million in new orders from the U.S. Army for its P550 long-range reconnaissance and Red Dragon attack drone systems. The contracts arrive shortly after the company lowered its revenue forecast and recorded a significant goodwill impairment.
AeroVironment Cuts Outlook After Space Force Contract Termination
AeroVironment reduced its full-year revenue and earnings guidance following the U.S. government's decision to end the BADGER agreement tied to the Space Force's SCAR program. The company reported a net loss of $156.6 million for its fiscal third quarter.
VodafoneThree in Broadband Wholesale Talks with Virgin Media O2
Vodafone Group's UK joint venture is in discussions with Virgin Media O2 for a wholesale broadband agreement that would allow it to sell home internet services over Virgin Media O2's network, as it targets significant customer growth.
AeroVironment Plummets on SCAR Contract Uncertainty, Raymond James Downgrade
AeroVironment shares tumbled almost 19% Monday following a Raymond James downgrade to Underperform. The broker highlighted uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Space Force's $1.4 billion SCAR satellite-communications contract.
AeroVironment Plunges on Downgrade Amid SCAR Contract Uncertainty
AeroVironment shares tumbled almost 19% Monday following a Raymond James downgrade to Underperform, driven by uncertainty over a key U.S. Space Force contract.
Defense Stocks Rally on Middle East Tensions, AeroVironment Leads Gains
AeroVironment shares jumped more than 12% in premarket trading Monday, leading a defense sector rally following military escalation in the Middle East. The company recently secured a $186 million Army order for its Switchblade drones.