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AeroVironment Inc operates under a single business segment in which it supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky.

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The White House just unveiled a sweeping set of executive actions aimed at bolstering the future of America&#8217;s defense and aviation.
What Happened: On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed three executive orders aimed at revitalizing the country&#8217;s stalled aerospace ambitions, targeting the domestic production of drones, supersonic jets, and even electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
The orders, announced by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), are designed to slash regulatory red tape, bolster U.S. supply chains, and accelerate real-world deployment of next-generation aviation.
&#8220;Decades of regulatory gridlock have grounded advancements in drones, flying cars, and supersonic flight in the U.S.&#8221; said OSTP Director Michael Kratsios, while adding that &#8220;President Trump's actions will unleash a new era of American aviation dominance, fostering innovation, driving economic growth, and protecting our national security.&#8221;
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Among the key provisions of the orders include routine beyond-line-of-sight drone operations, that is allowing drones to fly beyond the visual range of operators. Followed by a pilot program for eVTOL aircraft for EMS, cargo, and defense logistics, alongside the repealing of longstanding rules that block supersonic flight testing.
The White House believes this regulatory overhaul will &#8220;empower our domestic drone economy to assist with critical infrastructure, emergency response, and long-distance cargo and medical delivery.&#8221;
The orders also address the growing security threats posed by criminal and foreign drone activity. According to the fact sheet, the administration will prioritize &#8220;real-time detection and identification of drones to safeguard national security.&#8221;
Why It Matters: This comes just a week after another Presidential executive order was signed, creating the &#8220;eVTOL Integration Pilot Program&#8221; (ePIPP), which establishes a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/45892255/government-mandate-sends-evtol-stocks-flying">clearer regulatory runway</a> for the sector.
The move marks a significant pivot in U.S. aviation policy and has since led to a rally in several U.S. defense and aviation stocks. Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), which develops eVTOL aircraft, was up 6.94% on Wednesday following the announcement, with Joby Aviation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>) following suit with 2.01% gains.
Drone maker, AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) was down 0.05% during the day, but is up 0.78% after hours, owing to the same, while New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOVR#NASDAQ">HOVR</a>), another eVTOL company, was up by an impressive 19.64% during the day, and another 4.48% after hours.
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Archer Aviation Inc. </td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+34.03%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+27.17%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Joby Aviation Inc. </td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+37.38%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+19.04%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">AeroVironment Inc.</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+13.40%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+21.14%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. </td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+168%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+22.94%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+10.27%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+20.08%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Global X Robo Global Robotics &amp; Automation ETF (ASX: ROBO)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+4.37%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.23%</td>
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Recently, JPMorgan analyst Bill Peterson pegged the eVTOL market to be worth $1 trillion down the line, saying that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45655078/joby-archer-flying-cars-on-a-1-trillion-runway-but-still-not-cleared-for-takeoff">dream was still alive</a>, &#8220;just not quite ready for boarding&#8221; right away, citing certification as a &#8220;heavy lift.&#8221; As a result, these orders should accelerate things for the industry going forward.
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Shares of Archer Aviation rank in the 98th percentile on Momentum, with a favorable price trend in the short, medium, and long term, according to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here to see how it compares</a> with Joby Aviation and New Horizon Aircraft, alongside other peers and competitors.
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AeroVironment shares are trading higher after Baird maintained its Outperform rating on the stock and raised the price target from $146 to $210.

Baird analyst Peter Arment maintains AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $146 to $210.

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Baird Maintains Outperform on AeroVironment, Raises Price Target to $210

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 500 points on Friday.
Shares of Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NX#NYSE">NX</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NX">financial results</a>.
Quanex Building reported quarterly earnings of 60 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 47 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $452.50 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $439.30 million.
Quanex Building Products shares jumped 23.4% to $21.10 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Tango Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNGX#NASDAQ">TNGX</a>) shares jumped 27% to $4.4776.</li>
<li>Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) jumped 17.7% to $97.48 after gaining 168% on Thursday.</li>
<li>The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGE#NYSE">TGE</a>) rose 17% to $11.76.</li>
<li>Manchester United plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MANU#NYSE">MANU</a>) gained 15.2% to $15.94 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales results.</li>
<li>Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) rose 15.8% to $8.48.</li>
<li>Taseko Mines Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGB#NYSE">TGB</a>) gained 13.5% to $2.9450.</li>
<li>Cogent Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COGT#NASDAQ">COGT</a>) surged 13.2% to $6.78.</li>
<li>Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYRN#NASDAQ">BYRN</a>) rose 12.7% to $29.96. Byrna Technologies announced preliminary fiscal second quarter record revenues of $28.5 million.</li>
<li>QXO, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QXO#NYSE">QXO</a>) rose 11.7% to $18.74. Wolfe Research analyst Trevor Allinson initiated coverage on QXO with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $44.</li>
<li>TSS, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSSI#NASDAQ">TSSI</a>) gained 10% to $18.70.</li>
<li>Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) climbed 9.8% to $14.05.</li>
<li>Legend Biotech Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEGN#NASDAQ">LEGN</a>) rose 9.3% to $34.42.</li>
<li>CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) climbed 9.1% to $147.34.</li>
<li>D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) rose 8.2% to $17.78.</li>
<li>Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGC#NASDAQ">RGC</a>) gained 7.7% to $689.00.</li>
<li>AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) gained 6.6% to $198.94. AeroVironment will report its financial results for the fourth quarter after the market closes on Tuesday, June 24.</li>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>12.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
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<td>FLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
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<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>35.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
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<td>AMTM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$39.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
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<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$210.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>900</td>
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<td>CSX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>627</td>
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<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>487</td>
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<td>WM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$96.0K</td>
<td>281</td>
<td>308</td>
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<td>LMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$98.0K</td>
<td>412</td>
<td>199</td>
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<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$142.8K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>157</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 17 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 12059 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2711 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FLR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLR#NYSE">FLR</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 149 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.7K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 6594 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2479 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 227 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $33.0 per contract. There were 35195 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMTM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMTM#NYSE">AMTM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 989 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.5K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 2198 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1142 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 45 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 750 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $210.0K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 3290 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 900 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CSX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 227 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.0K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 2545 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 627 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 17 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $72.0 per contract. There were 1712 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 487 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.0K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 281 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 308 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 73 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $98.0K, with a price of $1400.0 per contract. There were 412 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 199 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVAV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 108 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 157 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $142.8K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 157 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Tomahawk GCS, an AeroVironment ("AV") product line specializing in autonomous and intelligent multi-domain systems, has been awarded a $5.1 million contract to support the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) Human-Machine Integrated Formations (HMIF) rapid prototyping project. Following a rigorous selection process, AV's Tomahawk's Grip TA5 was selected as the Dismounted Common Controller (DCC) to significantly enhance human-machine teaming for battlefield operations.
The HMIF initiative, led by the U.S. Army RCCTO, is accelerating the integration of autonomous and robotic systems into formations to enhance situational awareness, lethality, and survivability. With its modular architecture and multi-platform compatibility, the Grip TA5 provides operators command-and-control of multiple robotic assets in real-time, enhancing mission adaptability and response speed.

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AeroVironment's Tomahawk GCS Awarded $5.1M Contract To Support U.S. Army RCCTO Human-Machine Integrated Formations Rapid Prototyping Project

RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert reinstates AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) with a Outperform and announces $190 price target.

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<li>Blackhawk Network, the prepaid gift card provider, is in a dual-track process. Silver Lake Management and P2 Capital Partners are exploring a potential sale or IPO with a valuation target of over $5 billion, according <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-28/silver-lake-p2-weighs-5-billion-plus-exit-of-blackhawk?srnd=phx-deals&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">to</a> Bloomberg.</li>
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<ul>
<li>Decathlon SA is looking to pass the baton on about 30% of its China business, hoping to raise some cash while keeping its sneakers firmly planted in the country. Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-29/decathlon-is-said-to-start-talks-to-sell-stake-in-china-business?srnd=phx-deals&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">reports</a> that the French sporting goods giant has hired an adviser and caught the eye of potential investors—but the deal may hit a speed bump, as some suitors are eyeing more than just a minority stake. If the sale goes through, the China arm could be valued north of $1 billion. Still, Decathlon might just bench the whole idea or try other plays to grow in the market. With over 200 stores and 30-plus years in China, they're not ready to hang up their cleats just yet.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
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<li>Sony Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) is considering a spin-off of its chip unit, according to Bloomberg. The chip unit earned nearly $12 billion last fiscal year and produces image sensors used in Apple&#8217;s iPhones.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h2>
<ul>
<li>Clearlake Capital <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clearlake-capital-completes-majority-investment-in-modmed-to-fund-growth-302442922.html">completed</a> a majority stake in ModMed, a healthcare SaaS company founded in 2010 that uses AI to improve clinical and operational efficiency. ModMed&#8217;s platform includes tools for electronic health records, practice management, revenue cycle management and more. Previous backers include Warburg Pincus, Pentland Capital and Summit Partners.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Chef Boyardee, the ravioli-in-a-can icon created by Italian chef Hector Boiardi (yes, he was real), has fed generations of microwave-happy Americans. It will now be lovingly tucked into the pantry of Hometown Food Co., a Chicago-based portfolio company owned by Brynwood Partners. The acquisition includes a massive 820,000-square-foot plant in Milton, Pennsylvania. On the sell side is Conagra Brands, which scored $600 million on the sale. Hometown also has Hungry Jack and Pillsbury in its lineup. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) completed its purchase of BlueHalo, a space and defense engineering firm, from Arlington Capital Partners for around $4.1 billion in cash and stock, Reuters reported.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h2>
<ul>
<li>More than 350 Forever 21 stores are set to <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/04/30/forever-21-closing/83373431007/">close</a> by May 1. The fast fashion chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March. According to court documents, all 354 leased U.S. locations will be shuttered. The company had said closures might be halted if a buyer stepped forward. As of April 30, no knight in stylish armor had emerged.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Biotech firm Molecular Templates has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it looks to restructure its operations, The Street <a href="https://www.thestreet.com/breaking-news/another-major-healthcare-company-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy">reports</a>. Known for developing cancer treatments, the company listed just $2.49 million in assets against a hefty $29.4 million in debt. It's now partnering with lender K2 Health Ventures to keep its research alive—and its lights on.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Diamond Comic Distributors has found two new buyers—Universal Distribution and Ad Populum. The update comes just a day after its original suitor, Alliance Entertainment, sued the company for alleged fraud. The federal bankruptcy court approved the sale of separate divisions to the new buyers, though the deals haven't closed yet. Diamond, which began in a Baltimore basement in the 1970s, filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. Alliance had bid $85 million in March but claims Diamond inflated its value. The new deals are worth less—$42 million and $7.5 million—pending final conditions. Should it work out, they&#8217;re expected to close by May 14, <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/diamond-comics-bankruptcy-STC5ENGBVNGVVIBUQGQSURYIPQ/">per</a> the Baltimore Banner. </li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Notes From The Block</h2>
The deal landscape (including IPOs) is getting quiet, but bankruptcy filings are on the rise. 
In April, total individual filings hit 47,323, up 10% year-over-year.
The increase &#8220;reflects the mounting financial strain on households, elevated prices, and higher borrowing costs," <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/02/3073370/10374/en/April-Consumer-Chapter-7-Bankruptcy-Filings-Increase-16-Percent-from-Previous-Year.html">said</a> Michael Hunter, vice president of bankruptcy data tracker Epiq AACER.
Commercial filings have &#8220;softened,&#8221; but there has been an &#8220;uptick in small business Subchapter V elections,&#8221; or Chapter 11 for small businesses looking to restructure their debts. This &#8220;signals persistent distress among smaller businesses navigating an uncertain economic landscape,&#8221; he said.
April's data comes on the heels of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44764554/consumer-sentiment-crashes-to-3-year-lows-as-inflation-expectations-spike-to-1981-highs">a bleak consumer sentiment report</a> and heightened inflation expectations.
Small businesses are feeling the sting and &#8220;seeking relief&#8221; via restructuring options, Hunter added.
For the previous edition of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/25/04/45019877/deal-dispatch-jack-in-the-box-to-dump-del-taco-fyre-brand-hits-auction-block-bertuccis-bites-bankruptcy-bullet-again">Deal Dispatch, click here</a>.

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AeroVironment (AV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain autonomous systems, today announced it has been awarded a $46.6M contract by the Italian Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the delivery of its JUMP&#xAE; 20 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) medium uncrewed aircraft system (MUAS). The five-year contractencompasses the procurement of JUMP 20 air vehicles, engineering services, initial sustainment and onsite technical support – ensuring rapid fielding and operational readiness from day one.
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<li>Agilon Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGL#NYSE">AGL</a>) shares jumped 36.87%. Bernstein analyst Amir Farahan upgraded the company from Market Perform to Outperform and raised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/agl/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $3.3 to $8.5</a>.</li>
<li>Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXRX#NASDAQ">RXRX</a>) stock escalated 35.85% after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration news about animal testing.</li>
<li>Certara Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CERT#NASDAQ">CERT</a>) stock upped 35.18%. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a major shift in evaluating monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs, emphasizing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44764201" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">transition from traditional animal testing</a>.</li>
<li>AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) shares increased 31.06%, probably following President Trump&#8217;s decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tariffs for all countries except China</a>.</li>
<li>Sterling Infrastructure (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NYSE">STRL</a>) shares increased by 30.61%, probably following President Trump&#8217;s decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tariffs for all countries except China</a>.</li>
<li>Orla Mining Ltd. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLA#AMEX">ORLA</a>) shares rose 29.35%.</li>
<li>Iamgold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAG#NYSE">IAG</a>) shares were up 28.24%, probably as gold and silver gained amid macro uncertainty.</li>
<li>Sibanye Stillwater (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBSW#NYSE">SBSW</a>) shares were up 27.33% last week as gold and silver gained amid macro uncertainty.</li>
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<li>Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLX#NASDAQ">TLX</a>) stock surged 22.34%. The company selected Cardinal Health to distribute Gozellix, a PSMA-PET imaging agent for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44680639" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">prostate cancer, across the U.S</a>.</li>
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AV, through its wholly owned subsidiary Telerob, has been awarded a significant contract to deliver 41 large-sized advanced EOD/IED uncrewed ground vehicles (UGV) to the German Federal Armed Forces. Initial deliveries are scheduled for summer 2025, with additional orders extending through 2027.
Following a rigorous competitive procurement process, the telemax&#x2122; HT300 UGV was selected to meet the German Armed Forces' evolving requirements for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and counter-IED missions. Purpose-built for high-risk operations in complex terrain, the HT300 offers an advanced manipulator arm, exceptional traction, and mobility across uneven, unstable, and shifting surfaces.
"This award marks a major milestone in Telerob's 30-year legacy of innovation and trusted performance," said Florian Gruener, Managing Director of Telerob and Product Line General Manager for Uncrewed Ground Vehicles. "It is one of the most significant contracts we've secured in the past 15 years and further reinforces our longstanding, strategic partnership with the German Armed Forces. These next-generation systems will be built at our state-of-the-art facility in Ostfildern, Germany—delivering the precision, reliability, and operational advantage that today's missions demand."
The telemax&#x2122; HT300 is part of AV's growing portfolio of multi-domain uncrewed systems designed to enhance force protection, mission success, and operator safety in the world's most complex operational environments.

AeroVironment Awarded Contract To Deliver 41 Advanced Uncrewed Ground Vehicles To The German Federal Armed Forces. Initial Delivery Scheduled For Summer 2025 With Additional Orders Thru 2027

AeroVironment (AV), the leader in defense technology, has secured a contract with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous precision munitions.
As part of its strategic expansion into a new sector of the multi-billion-dollar defense market, AV has been awarded an Other Transaction Authority (OT) award by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) as part of Project Artemis, an initiative launched to rapidly test and operationally evaluate long-range, one-way uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for the Department of Defense (DoD). This strategic effort, sponsored by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (A&amp;S), is driven by urgent congressional direction to accelerate the deployment of innovative precision-strike platforms in contested environments.
This award aligns with Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive in a memorandum issued on February 18, 2025, which exempts uncrewed systems from broad defense budget cuts and underscores the Pentagon's commitment to advancing autonomous capabilities as a critical component of modern military operations.
AV's fully autonomous, GPS-denied, precision-strike, one-way attack UAS is engineered for mass production and designed to operate in disrupted, disconnected, intermittent, and low-bandwidth environments, ensuring unmatched resilience against advanced electronic warfare (EW) threats. With a software-defined architecture, scalable manufacturing capabilities, and advanced GNSS-independent navigation, AV's platform rapidly delivers a next-generation solution for modern conflict. AV's AVACORE&#x2122; autonomy software and SPOTR-Edge&#x2122; computer vision are critical components enabling these capabilities quickly and at scale.

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The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Verra Mobility Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRRM#NASDAQ">VRRM</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Feb. 27, Verra Mobility posted better-than-expected quarterly results. &#8220;We delivered a solid fourth quarter, highlighted by strong earnings and cash flow generation,&#8221; said David Roberts, President and CEO, Verra Mobility. The company's stock fell around 23% over the past month and has a 5<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRRM">2-week low of $19.51</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 26.5</li>
<li>VRRM Price Action: Shares of Verra Mobility gained 2.2% to close at $20.20 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">latest VRRM news</a>. </li>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="907" height="841" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/14030129/image-115.png" alt="" class="wp-image-824329" style="width:531px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/14030129/image-115.png 907w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/14030129/image-115-300x278.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/14030129/image-115-768x712.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px" /></a></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>)&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>On March 4, AeroVironment reported worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued FY25 guidance below estimates. &#8220;We faced a number of short-term challenges in the third quarter, including the unprecedented high winds and fires in Southern California, which impacted our ability to meet our goals,&#8221; said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment chairman, president and chief executive officer. &#8220;Nevertheless, we made significant progress towards executing our long-term growth strategy and building resiliency for the future." The company's stock fell around 21% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AVAV">has a 52-week low</a> of $110.07.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28</li>
<li>AVAV Price Action: Shares of AeroVironment gained 2% to close at $123.99 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">AVAV stock</a>. </li>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="922" height="843" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/14030224/image-116.png" alt="" class="wp-image-824330" style="width:596px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/14030224/image-116.png 922w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/14030224/image-116-300x274.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/14030224/image-116-768x702.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px" /></a></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">GMS Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GMS#NYSE">GMS</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On March 6, GMS reported worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results. &#8220;Our results in the quarter reflect the impact of soft end market demand and steel pricing, both of which deteriorated meaningfully during the last half of the quarter, ultimately driving both lower than expected sales and gross margin compression, despite experiencing price and mix improvement in Wallboard and Ceilings,&#8221; said John C. Turner, Jr., President and CEO of GMS. The company's stock fell around 16% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GMS">low of $65.88</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 24.1</li>
<li>GMS Price Action: Shares of GMS fell 0.1% to close at $70.36 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">GMS shares</a>. </li>
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Jefferies analyst Greg Konrad maintains AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $230 to $190.

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The three major indices were mostly flat in midday trading Wednesday with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq slightly under the flatline and the Dow Jones<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44143660/howard-lutnick-says-president-definitely-thinks-theres-a-bitcoin-strategic-reserve"> up 39 points.&nbsp;</a>
Wall Street digested mixed economic data after the ISM Services PMI<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/03/44143666/us-services-sector-unexpectedly-expands-in-february-despite-slowing-job-growth"> price index indicated</a> strong growth in the services sector, but the ADP employment report came in well below forecasts and added the fewest jobs in seven months. 
Traders awaited further <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44143647/trump-considering-tariff-relief-for-mexico-canada-commerce-secretary-lutnick-says">developments on trade policy</a> after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared on Bloomberg Television on Wednesday. Lutnick said President Donald Trump would likely make a decision on possible tariff relief for Mexico and Canada Wednesday afternoon.
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The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note was at 4.23% on Wednesday, trimming declines from the morning after expansion in the services sector, reflected by the ISM PMI easing concerns on lower growth. However, yields remained near four-month lows touched earlier in the week.  The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) fell 0.24%.  
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was up 1% on Wednesday, and up nearly 5% on the week, as investors look forward to President Trump's White House crypto summit on Friday.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday's Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1 day % chg.</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,207.74</td>
<td>-0.43%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,756.29</td>
<td>-0.38%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,470.06</td>
<td>-0.12%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,075.09</td>
<td>-0.21%</td>
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</tbody>
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According to Benzinga Pro data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was down 0.43% at $574.36. </li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was down 0.14% at $424.98. </li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.58% to $492.67. </li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>)&nbsp;slid 0.59% to $205.22. </li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)&nbsp;was down 0.19% to $207.85. </li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)&nbsp;was down 3.31% to $84.09. </li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers:&nbsp;</h2>
Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) shares plunged Wednesday after the company&#8217;s weak outlook overshadowed its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44142510/abercrombie-q4-earnings-beat-overshadowed-by-cautious-q1-outlook-stock-plunges">better-than-expected</a> fourth-quarter results. The company said it expects first-quarter EPS in the range of $1.25 to $1.45 versus the $2.01 estimate.
Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>ChargePoint Holdings, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/chpt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/chpt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></li>
<li>Ross Stores, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) </li>
<li>Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIGL#NASDAQ">RIGL</a>) </li>
<li>CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) &nbsp;</li>
<li>Box, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOX#NYSE">BOX</a>) </li>
<li>Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQM#NYSE">SQM</a>) </li>
<li>AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>)</li>
<li>Stem, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STEM#NYSE">STEM</a>) </li>
<li>Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>)</li>
<li>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) </li>
<li>Arbe Robotics Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARBE#NASDAQ">ARBE</a>) </li>
</ul>
Companies reporting after Wednesday&#8217;s closing bell include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Grindr Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRND#NYSE">GRND</a>) </li>
<li>LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TREE#NASDAQ">TREE</a>) </li>
<li>MongoDB, Inc. (NAS+DAQ:MDB) </li>
<li>Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) </li>
<li>Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) </li>
<li>Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>) </li>
<li>Victorias Secret &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSCO#NYSE">VSCO</a>) </li>
<li>Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSM#NYSE">FSM</a>) </li>
</ul>
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