Nikola, Luby's, New Fortress Energy, Virgin Galactic, and Albireo Pharmacy are some of Tuesday's top gainers.

Shareholders might receive $3 to $4 a share in a liquidation, and Luby's says a sale of the company is still possible.

Luby's plans to pursue a sale of its operating divisions and assets and will consider selling the whole restaurant and services business.

Insiders at these companies have been scooping up shares of their own stock lately.

"High energy prices are largely a result of underinvestment by many in the energy industry over the last several years and especially during the pandemic," Exxon said.

The legacy automaker has just made a decision that will affect consumers buying its electric vehicles via a lease.

A brief overnight inversion of the U.S. yield curve, as well as mounting signs of a near-term recession, have stocks on the back foot heading into the holiday-shortened week.