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  • Aurora Innovation (AUR) Flies After Positive Statement from CEO

    Aurora Innovation Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) is a self-driving tech company based in the US. The stock has been soaring today, following a statement by the company’s co-founder and CEO, which has brought in a rush of confidence by the shareholders. The stock has been struggling throughout the year, so the news offers fresh hope.

    Possible AUR Sale to Microsoft or Apple

    Shareholders for Aurora Innovation have been having a field day in the market today, following a statement by the company’s CEO. In laying out future scenarios for the company, in having to survive in a tough macroeconomic environment, Chris Urmson proposed a sale to either Apple or Microsoft.  The market saw the statement as highly promising, as a result of which AUR jumped 25% from $2.11 to $2.64. A sellout to these giant names could change the fate of the company and massively boost its forward-looking prospects. The fact that such an idea is on the table indicates the management is ready to go to any length to ensure its survival in the long term.

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    Aurora Background

    Aurora has been trading in the secondary markets for less than a year and was listed in November of last year. The CEO, Chris Urmson, who floats the idea of a potential sale is also a co-founder of the company, who headed Google’s self-driving car project. The fact that the statement comes from him, indicates his broader vision regarding the future of his company. As a result of the tough market, and broader headwinds,  AUR had fallen by over 77% since the start of the year.

    Conclusion

    CEO and Co-founder, Urmson, has confirmed earlier today that he is open to the idea of selling the company to Apple or Microsoft. The result from the market has been a surge in the stock’s price by over 25%.

  • Aurora Innovation, Inc. (AUR) stock is on a boost in premarket – Here is the reason why?

    Aurora Innovation, Inc. (AUR) experienced an increase of 10.16% in premarket following the update in SEC filing. However, the last trading session closed at $4.92 with a decrease of 1.06%.

    Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 – When will it be released?

    AUR reported on 26th January 2022 that the company will announce fourth-quarter and full-year results on 16th February 2022. The results will be discussed via conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

    Product Milestones – What’s the update?

    AUR announced on 19th January 2022 that Aurora being a self-driving business is developing a device that will save lives, improve transit accessibility, and provide much-needed respite and support to supply chains. Moreover, the Aurora Driver will be developed in conditions that are economically relevant. Furthermore, Aurora is establishing the industry’s first large-scale autonomous trucking and ride-hailing business by investing early in underlying technologies and key programs that accelerate growth.

    Appointment of Claire Hughes Johnson by AUR – Worth it?

    AUR announced the appointment of Claire Hughes Johnson on 18th January 2022. Johnson has over 15 years of experience scaling companies and delivering enterprise-ready products at major firms such as Stripe and Google. Moreover, Johnson is presently a business officer and advisor for Stripe, a global financial technology firm where she has worked for the past seven years. From 2014 until 2021, Johnson was the Chief Operating Officer at Stripe, where she helped the company grow from under 200 workers to over 6,000 and from tens of millions to billions in sales.

    In addition, Claire understands how to grow enterprises and lead companies that are aiming to disrupt the existing quo. As AUR develops the operations, collaborates with partners and customers, and markets the Aurora Driver, her autonomous and forward-thinking approach will be vital.

    Expansion of Finance Team – Latest News by AUR

    AUR stated on 6th December 2021 that the company is expanding its finance team. Increasing its capacity to commercialize its self-driving technologies. Richard Tame has been appointed as the business’s Chief Financial Officer. Tame has far more than 2 decades of expertise in corporate accounting. He is also responsible for running financial institutions at high-growth firms such as Lyft, Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon. Moreover, Richard’s vision and financial acumen have guided the company through many acquisitions and expansions. Richard’s appointment as CFO acknowledges the critical role he and his team have played and will continue to play as the company market the goods.