Why Nikola Stock Soared Today

Shares of Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA) soared by more than 15% Thursday morning. The stock got a boost from some company-specific news as well as fresh publicity for hydrogen as a transportation fuel. As of 11:10 a.m. ET today, Nikola stock remained higher by 10.6%. That helped the share price exceed the $1 level that is … Read more

Rays’ Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues

Wander Franco ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave through June 1 under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association while the investigation continues in an alleged relationship with a minor. Administrative leave is not disciplinary under the sport’s joint domestic violence, sexual … Read more

Report did not find EVs pollute more than gas cars

As the United States aims to accelerate its shift to electric vehicles (EVs), social media users cite a report on tire emissions to claim such cars pollute significantly more than their gas-powered peers. But the posts misrepresent the analysis by omitting the effect of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from tailpipes — and while the environmental … Read more

Wall Street’s top analyst calls

Palantir downgraded, CyberArk initiated: Wall Street’s top analyst calls The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today’s research calls that investors need to know, as compiled by The Fly.  Top 5 Upgrades: Raymond James double upgraded Public Storage (PSA) to Strong Buy from … Read more

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Victor Scott II leads priority early pickups

Max Meyer has major fantasy upside this season. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) It should go without saying that all of your drafts were nearly impeccable, reflecting an absolute mastery of modern fantasy baseball principles. Incredible work by you. Truly stunning. If any of your players disappoint, that’s on them. Your process was flawless. Except, … Read more