Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR) saw its stock surge 5.2% in the pre-market trading session on Friday, outperforming the broader market. The company, specializing in urban air mobility solutions, experienced a significant boost in investor confidence following reports of insider buying activity.

According to reports, insiders at Archer Aviation have been increasing their stakes in the company, signaling their optimism for the firm's prospects in the emerging urban air mobility market. This market focuses on developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban transportation, an area where Archer Aviation is positioning itself as a key player.

The insider buying activity is seen as a positive signal by investors, as it demonstrates the management's confidence in the company's future growth trajectory. Archer Aviation's strong performance on Thursday, with the stock hitting new 52-week highs and ending the regular session with an impressive 11.9% gain, further fueled the pre-market rally on Friday.