As Hertz exits bankruptcy, Reddit crowd pockets a big score
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By Katherine Doherty and Steven Church
July 1, 2021 — 1.06pm
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It was seen as one of the great markers of out-of-control, irrational froth during the pandemic -- legions of amateur day traders were frantically snapping up shares of Hertz Global Holdings after it filed for bankruptcy.
As the stock swelled to $US5.50 last June, it made no sense to the experts. Regulators stepped in, blocking the car rental company from selling any new shares to gullible investors.