Why Is Mullen Automotive (MULN) Stock Up 7% Today?

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  • Mullen Automotive (MULN) stock is rising on a business update.
  • The company reassured investors that it will launch its Class 3 electric vehicle (EV) before September ends.
  • Mullen also highlighted recent acquisitions and talked about its current stock price.
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Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) stock is heading higher on Thursday morning after the company sent out a business update to reassure investors.

That update has the emerging electric vehicle (EV) company claiming that it’s still on track for the production and launch of its Class 3 commercial vehicles by the time September ends. The company states that its Tunica, Mississippi assembly facility is in the final stages of equipment installation.

Mullen Automotive also acknowledges that its stock has seen a sharp decrease since March 31, 2023. That includes a roughly 90% drop from its prior value of $3.25 per share to its June 13 closing price of 32 cents. According to Mullen Automotive, MULN stock is trading at a discount to its current cash position of $135 million or 38 cents per share.

The company also highlights that it has recently acquired a majority stake in Bollinger Motors. Additionally, it has also picked up assets from Electric Last Mile Solutions. With that comes a manufacturing plant in Mishawaka, Indiana.

How This Affects MULN Stock Today

The news initially kicked off a strong rally in early morning trading. While MULN stock is still up this morning, it’s only by 7%, as compared to the 20% gain seen in earlier pre-market trading.

That comes alongside about 12 million shares of MULN stock changing hands. For the record, the company’s daily average trading volume is closer to 30 million shares.

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