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22 Aug 2026, 23:36 UTC · 2h ago
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Pentwater Capital Management and its CEO are accused of orchestrating a market manipulation scheme to trigger a short squeeze in Avis Budget Group (CAR) securities. — Allegations of systemic market manipulation and artificial price inflation typically lead to increased volatility and downward pressure on the affected asset once the bubble bursts or legal risks materialize.
-0.60Pentwater Capital Management held a total economic interest of approximately 51% of Avis through stocks and cash-settled swaps as of March 2026. — Such high concentration of ownership by a single entity accused of manipulation creates significant governance risks and potential for massive sell-offs.
-0.30A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Pentwater Capital Management regarding its trading activity in Avis securities between February 20, 2025 and April 21, 2026. — While class actions are common, the specific nature of these claims adds legal uncertainty and reputational risk to the entities involved.
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