Digital World Acquisition stock sees wild swings as SPAC reiterates plans to merge with Donald Trump's Truth Social despite SEC probe
May 11, 2024•over 1 year ago
Acquiring Company
Digital World Acquisition
Acquired Company
Truth Social
Description
Amid significant stock price fluctuations, Digital World Acquisition stock experienced a 12% jump after reiterating its intent to merge with Truth Social, despite facing an expanded probe by the SEC. The SEC's investigation seeks additional information about communications company insiders had with Truth Social and other acquisition targets, raising uncertainty about the planned merger.
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