Car rental stock$Avis Budget (CAR.US)$surged Tuesday after the company reported a stronger-than-expected third quarter that sparked massive trading volume. The stock closed108.3% higherTuesday at $185.7%. Trading in the stock washalted multiple timesTuesday morning, and it was up more than200%for the day at one point.
Vague comments on the conference call by executives about increasing purchases of electric cars for its fleet appeared toadd juice to the rally, as chief executive officer Joseph Ferraro said the company would play a “big role” in the growth of electric cars in the U.S.
Another car rental stock$Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZZ.US)$'s shares were also the subject of atrading frenzyearlier this year. Its stock has risenmore than 110%since August.
What you may interesting in is that$Tesla (TSLA.US)$CEO Elon Musk said on Monday night that his companyhas yet to sign a contract withHertz. However, Hertz said Tesla has already started delivering cars into its rental fleet.
It seems that everything related to EV will suddenly go up. Any comment on the "new tech"? Is it the future or just another overrated topic in the market?
rabitter : This stock has risen so much! Is it because of Tesla?