Benzinga | Aug 11, 2021 09:03AM EDT

Benzinga Pro's Top 5 Stocks To Watch For Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021: XLK, ZEV, DYAI, FULC, BLNK

Today's 5 Stock Ideas:

* SPDR Select Fund - Technology (XLK) - This ETF was indicated higher Wednesday morning following cooler-than-expected inflation data for the month of July. The month-over-month core CPI reading was up 0.3%, below the economist expectation of a 0.4% increase.

* Lightning eMotors (ZEV) - The most-searched ticker on Benzinga Pro over the last 24 hours. The stock closed up 81% on Tuesday following a deal with with Forest River for potential value of $850 million.

* Dyadic International. (DYAI) - One of Wednesday morning's biggest winners. Shares were up 20% following of a deal with Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE) for the company's lead COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

* Fulcrum Therapeutics (FULC) - The second most-searched ticker on Benzinga Pro over the last 24 hours. The stock closed up 125% on Tuesday following strong data out of its trial for a sickle cell treatment. The stock pushed back over the $20 level during Wednesday morning's pre-market session. Shares were up 17% ahead of the open.

* Blink Charging (BLNK) - Will report Q2 earnings after market close Wednesday.