10 Stocks Jump, Defy Market Uncertainties on Thursday

7. Aurora Innovation Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR)

Aurora Innovation rallied by 4.78 percent on Thursday to finish at $7.46 apiece as investors took heart from a positive rating from a financial services company.

On Thursday, Oppenheimer assigned an “outperform” rating on AUR and gave the company a price target of $15, a 101-percent upside from the firm’s latest closing price.

The rating was based on AUR’s methodical and sustainable progress in the industry which it will face a limited competition, further supported by its expected launch of driverless trucks this year.

According to Oppenheimer, AUR’s strategy positions itself as a pioneer in the sector. Its focus on developing integrated solutions for autonomous trucking is expected to set it apart from other players in the market. The combination of advanced technology and strategic partnerships underlines AUR’s potential for growth.