Why Nikola, Plug Power, and Bloom Energy Jumped Today

Why Nikola, Plug Power, and Bloom Energy Jumped Today

The stocks of companies focused on alternative energy development -- and the hydrogen economy in particular -- jumped today, bringing them back into the black for the week. Specifically, as of 3:45 p.m. EDT, shares of electric vehicle maker Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA) bounced 7.7%, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) stock was up 5.4%, and Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) shares jumped 6.75%.