Archer Aviation Inc. Class A Common Stock (ACHR)

Shares of advanced air mobility leaders Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation are trading higher on Thursday. The stocks are rising following encouraging comments from FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau.

Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) acquired a 10% stake in Surf Air Mobility Inc (NYSE:SRFM) for $2 million, solidifying their presence in the AI-powered aviation industry. This fits their pattern of integrating their software into future-forward companies.

"It's the volatility that attracts traders," Matt Markiewicz, head of Product and Capital Markets at Tradr, told Benzinga.

The high-risk pre-revenue company is getting a lot of investor interest.

Archer Aviation stock just crashed, and Cathie Wood bought the dip.

Insider activity surged for these tech stocks in 2025 and is lifting their stock prices; analysts forecast higher highs, which may be reached soon.

Archer Aviation fundamentally de-risked its future with a capital raise, a global certification alliance, and a new international commercial partnership.

Defense technology firm Anduril Industries has formed a strategic partnership with German defense giant Rheinmetall to co-develop autonomous air systems and propulsion capabilities for the European market.

Shares of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company Archer Aviation Inc (NYSE:ACHR) are trading higher. The company on Monday announced a deal to launch its Midnight aircraft in Indonesia.

Archer Aviation still looks like a promising long-term investment.

On Friday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made substantial trades in ACHR, KTOS, and KIND. Total value of the trades is over $35 million.

Archer Aviation shares are trading lower Friday afternoon. Shares are under pressure after the company announced a capital raise of $850 million.

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