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Avis

American  
[ey-vis] / ˈeɪ vɪs /

noun

  1. a first name: from a Latin word meaning “bird.”


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Pentwater Capital agrees to pay Avis Budget to resolve an unusual spat where the car rental company singled out one of its major shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

Shares in Avis are still trading higher than when the short squeeze began, with the stock inching higher in premarket trading Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Avis Budget’s CAR 5.14%increase; green up pointing triangle wild ride this year just took another unusual turn.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Avis Budget Group terminated its toll collection contract with Verra Mobility, effective September, impacting 13.5% of last year’s revenue.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

"Unless they ring in an Earthside judge," Avis warned.

From Industrial Revolution by Anderson, Poul William

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