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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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Avis moved around but largely stayed under $200 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 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

Pentwater first bought shares in Avis a few years ago, regulatory filings show.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Verra Mobility’s contract with Avis Budget Group, representing 13.5% of its revenue, was abruptly canceled, effective September.

From Barron's May 28, 2026

He rode to his death between Sheriff Campbell and Captain Avis in a furniture wagon drawn by two white horses.

From The Raid of John Brown at Harper's Ferry as I Saw It by Leech, Rev. Samuel Vanderlip

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