
Aurora Innovation Inc (NASDAQ: AUR) has been turning heads this week, with a 14% jump in Monday's session that made it one of the day's top performers. It added to a rally that kicked off back in the summer of 2023 but has really been stretching its legs in recent months. The self-driving vehicle technology company's shares have gained nearly 300% since June and look likely to continue this run into the new year.
Aurora, headquartered in Pittsburgh, has been one of the most closely watched tech stocks in recent weeks, and with good reason. The $14 billion tech company is developing next-generation self-driving technology, focusing on autonomous trucks for commercial use. It's the kind of story that has captured the imagination of investors betting on the future of mobility. Let's jump in and take a closer look.