What's Going On With Nikola Stock?
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
Nikola Corp has filed for the resale of up to 10.27 million shares by selling stockholders. The company will not receive any proceeds from these sales. This follows an agreement to sell up to $325 million in senior convertible notes, expected to generate net proceeds of approximately $124.5 million. Nikola shares are down approximately 34% year-to-date and more than 76% over the last year, with increased selling pressure following a fire near its headquarters and a subsequent voluntary recall of over 200 vehicles.
August 23, 2023 | 1:00 pm
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Nikola Corp's stock is under pressure due to the resale of up to 10.27 million shares and recent negative events including a fire and vehicle recall. The stock is down 34% YTD and 76% over the last year.
The resale of a large number of shares can put downward pressure on a stock's price as it increases the supply of shares in the market. Additionally, recent negative events such as a fire and vehicle recall have likely shaken investor confidence, contributing to the stock's decline.
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