From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-02 22:24:00

The stock market ended the week with strong gains, fueled by better-than-expected non-farm payrolls and positive corporate earnings. Nasdaq led with a 1.51% increase, followed by S&P 500 at 1.47% and Dow Jones at 1.39%. Ten top-performing companies also saw gains, driven by impressive earnings and positive future outlooks.

Aurora Innovation (AUR) saw an 18.31% surge on Friday, reaching $8.14 per share. The company’s successful launch of driverless trucks in Texas and plans for expansion into more cities were key factors in the increase. Aurora became the first company to operate a commercial self-driving service with heavy-duty trucks on public roads.

CEO Chris Urmson expressed pride in the successful driverless deliveries and highlighted the company’s commitment to transformative technology and building trust. Aurora plans to expand its driverless service to El Paso, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona, by year-end. Despite AUR ranking 2nd on the list of top performers, AI stocks are seen as holding greater promise for higher returns within a shorter timeframe.

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