Trump Media Stock Soars, Boosting Trump's Net Worth by $400 Million
Former President Donald Trump's company, Trump Media, sees a significant stock price increase amid an anti-short selling campaign.
- Trump Media's stock closed at a three-week high of $47 per share, increasing Donald Trump's net worth by approximately $406 million.
- The stock surge followed a new strategy to combat short sellers, including a unique press release aimed at preventing share lending.
- Despite the stock's rise, Trump Media's financial performance remains weak with significant losses reported last year.
- Analysts warn investors about potential risks, suggesting that the stock's high valuation may not be sustainable.
- Trump Media's market cap nears that of Reddit, despite having much lower revenues and a smaller user base.