10 Stocks Taking a Nosedive

4. Joby Aviation Inc. (NYSE:JOBY)

Joby Aviation fell by 8.14 percent on Wednesday to end at $17.37 apiece as investor sentiment was dampened by plans to raise $513.9 million in fresh funds from a discounted share sale.

In a statement, Joby Aviation Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) said it issued 30.5 million new shares at a price of $16.85 apiece, a 10-percent discount from the $18.91 closing price on Tuesday, the same day it announced the plan.

The share sale also has the potential to increase by another $77.09 million, bringing the total to $591 million, after granting its underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 4.575 million shares.

Joby Aviation Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) said it intends to use the net proceeds to fund its certification and manufacturing efforts, prepare for commercial operations, alongside other working capital and general corporate purposes.

The offering is expected to close on Thursday, October 9.