Retail traders pile into Allbirds after odd AI pivot. History shows it won't end well
Allbirds sees retail trading surge after AI pivot.
Retail traders rapidly embraced Allbirds' unexpected pivot to artificial intelligence, leading to a staggering 582% surge in its stock price after the company announced plans to rebrand as NewBird AI. This speculative buying resulted in record net purchases of $5.2 million in a single day, surpassing even the demand seen during its 2021 IPO, but the excitement quickly faded as the stock tumbled over 20% the following day.
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Allbirds' net purchases reached a record $5.2 million in a single day.
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The company's stock soared 582% before dropping over 20% the following day.
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