Nikola shareholders reject executive pay proposal

Shareholders of Nikola Corp (NKLA.O) have voted against a proposal to approve compensation awarded to its “named executive officers,” including $159.2 million to founder and former executive chairman Trevor R. Milton that was later reduced, the electric truck maker said on Tuesday.

Tesla lifts Nasdaq to record-high close

The Nasdaq climbed to a record-high close on Wednesday, fueled by a rally in Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), with investors cheering data that showed a record peak for U.S. factory activity in June.