Why AeroVironment shares are rising so sharply today

$AVAV (-7.07%)

The U.S. Army has ordered AeroVironment ( AVAV 11.89% ) to continue working to fulfill a $990 million contract despite ongoing protests over the award. Investors are cheering the move, sending AeroVironment shares up 11% at 2:30 p.m. ET.

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