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08 Aug 2026, 02:00 UTC · 4h ago
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A securities class action lawsuit alleges that Pentwater Capital Management and Avis executives engaged in a scheme to manipulate the market for Avis Budget Group (CAR) securities. — Allegations of market manipulation and securities law violations create significant legal risk and reputational damage for the company.
-0.60The complaint claims Pentwater used a 51% economic interest to trigger a short squeeze, driving the stock from $147.52 on April 1 to a high of $765.94 on April 21, 2026. — Evidence of artificial price inflation suggests the stock's historical peak was not based on fundamentals, potentially impacting long-term valuation perceptions.
-0.40Following the alleged manipulation, Avis shares collapsed by 74.51% between April 21 and April 28, 2026. — Extreme price volatility and a rapid crash increase investor risk aversion toward the stock.
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Investors who suffered losses in excess of $100,000 have until September 29, 2026, to file lead plaintiff applications in the lawsuit. — The formalization of a lead plaintiff search is a procedural step that maintains pressure on the company but does not fundamentally change the business.
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The company is facing a securities class action lawsuit alleging failure to disclose material information and market manipulation.
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