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Looking for insights into the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Thursday? Delve into the top gainers and losers of today's session and gain valuable market intelligence.
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman posted his investment thesis for Hertz on Thursday, one day after disclosing his fund, Pershing Square, had built a sizable stake in the car rental company.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:HTZ) shares are ripping higher Thursday after rallying 56% on Wednesday following reports that Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management built a sizable stake in the rental car company.
Shares of global car rental company Hertz (NASDAQ:HTZ)
jumped 57.9% in the pre-market session after reports revealed that Bill Ackman's Pershing Square had an even bigger stake in the company, a day after the hedge fund acquired $46.5m of the company's stock. Notably, CNBC reported that Pershing Square's total position was about 19.8%, including shares and swaps, making it the company's second-largest shareholder.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets before the opening bell on Thursday. Below you can find the top gainers and losers in today's pre-market session.
Avis Budget stock jumped as Bill Ackman disclosed a large stake in Hertz. Investors may view Avis as a strong, more reliable play on rental car recovery.
In a volatile trading session, the stock market experienced significant declines as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed economic concerns. The S&P 500 fell 2.2% to 5,275.70 points.
Hertz Global Holdings shares picked up momentum heading into Wednesday's close and have continued to move higher in after-hours trading. Here's a look at what's going on.
Ackman-led Pershing Square said in a 13-F filing with the SEC that it picked up 12.7 million shares of Hertz, accounting for nearly 4.1% of the company’s outstanding stock.
Shares of global car rental company Hertz (NASDAQ:HTZ)
jumped 28.6% in the pre-market session after Pershing Square Holdings, led by activist investor Bill Ackman, disclosed a $46.5 million stake in the company. This translated to more than 12.7 million shares. This development is noteworthy given that activist investors often bring about significant changes in targeted companies, focusing on improving asset monetization, expense efficiency, and stock buybacks.
