These 10 Firms Soared Last Week, Here’s Why

7. Aurora Innovation Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR)

Aurora Innovation soared by 18.3 percent week-on-week to close Friday at $8.14 versus the $6.88 recorded on April 25, as investors cheered the successful launch of its driverless trucks in Texas.

According to the company, it began regular driverless customer deliveries between Dallas and Houston this week, completing more than 1,200 miles without a driver.

This milestone made Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) the first company to operate a commercial self-driving service with heavy-duty trucks on public roads.

“Riding in the back seat for our inaugural trip was an honor of a lifetime – the Aurora Driver performed perfectly and it’s a moment I’ll never forget,” said Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) CEO Chris Urmson.

“Our commitment to building a transformative technology, earning trust, and assembling a strong ecosystem of customers and partners has made this pivotal milestone possible,” he added.

The company also plans to expand its driverless service to El Paso, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona by the end of the year.