Why Mercury Systems Stock Is Up Today

A strong fiscal fourth quarter has investors excited about what is to come. Defense electronics company Mercury Systems (MRCY 19.65%) reported a better-than-expected quarter, and management is confident the momentum can be sustained into the new fiscal year. Investors are excited, sending Mercury shares up 22% as of 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Turning a corner after a rough few years Mercury manufactures sensors, communications equipment, and other electronics components for the aerospace and defense industrie ...