Avis Brings Back The Short Squeeze — Navitas, Beyond Meat Join In

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Shares of Avis are up 9.23% to $665 Tuesday, capping a staggering rally that has seen the stock surge 500% over recent weeks from lows in the $80s — a move that has left short sellers bleeding. ...

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