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Allbirds (BIRD) Shares Surge 582% on AI Rebranding Announcement

Allbirds (BIRD) shares surged as much as 582% on Wednesday after the company announced its rebranding to NewBird AI and a pivot towards compute infrastructure. The surge increased its market value by over $100 million, rising from $21 million just a day prior. Retail traders contributed net purchases of $5.2 million in a single day, surpassing the demand seen during the company's 2021 IPO. However, the stock fell more than 20% the following day, indicating potential instability following the initial hype.