Nikola Stock Is Tumbling Today: What's Going On?
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
Nikola Corp (NASDAQ:NKLA) has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 209 Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles due to a potential safety issue. The company is temporarily halting new BEV sales until a resolution is found. The recall follows a fire incident at Nikola's headquarters last month, which was likely caused by a coolant leak inside a single battery pack. Nikola's shares were down 16.4% following the announcement.
August 14, 2023 | 1:29 pm
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Nikola's voluntary recall of its electric vehicles and the halt in new sales due to safety concerns have negatively impacted its stock price.
The recall of Nikola's electric vehicles and the temporary halt in new sales indicate potential product quality issues, which can negatively affect the company's reputation and financial performance. This has led to a decrease in Nikola's stock price.
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