From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-04 05:39:00

The past trading week was generally optimistic, with the Nasdaq up 3.4%, Dow Jones up 3%, and S&P 500 up 2.9%. Among the standout performers were 10 mid-cap companies that saw gains as high as 48% due to strong earnings and outlook. Aurora Innovation, Inc. (AUR) soared by 18.3% thanks to the successful launch of driverless trucks in Texas, becoming the first to operate a commercial self-driving service with heavy-duty trucks on public roads. CEO Chris Urmson praised the milestone and announced plans to expand services to El Paso and Phoenix by year-end. AUR ranks 7th on the list of firms that soared last week.



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