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Avis Budget leads Russell 1000 gains amid a likely short squeeze in its stock.

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16 Apr 2026
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Avis Budget (CAR) has been the top-performing stock in the Russell 1000 index this month, driven largely by a short squeeze. Data from the end of March shows that 54% of CAR's float was sold short, making it a heavily shorted stock. This short interest has contributed to a sharp rally in CAR's share price. The transportation sector ranks as the fifth most shorted industry due to CAR's high short interest, but without CAR, the sector's short interest would be average. This rally highlights the impact of short squeezes on stock performance and market dynamics.

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