Thrifty's

Dollar Thrifty's $75 call options expiring in July attracted heavy interest.

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Hertz Chief Executive Mark Frissora said Monday that Dollar Thrifty's outlook continues to improve and Avis "appears to be bogged down" in discussions with the Federal Trade Commission over divestitures that it would need to secure approval for its proposal.

Hertz Raises Offer for Dollar Maxwell Murphy 2011

Volume in Dollar Thrifty's options hit the highest level since September.

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Dollar Thrifty's board of directors said it will review the new offer.

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Options traders set up positions to profit if Dollar Thrifty's stock moves as high as $85.

Traders Gear Up for Auto Action Brendan Conway 2011

Dollar Thrifty's stock advanced $9.58, or 14%, to $79.27.

Traders Gear Up for Auto Action Brendan Conway 2011

Dollar Thrifty's board found Avis "has not demonstrated to our satisfaction that its proposed transaction can be completed in a timely manner and that it would adequately protect our shareholders in the event that Avis Budget is unable to obtain the required regulatory approvals," it said.

Dollar Thrifty Board Sticks to Hertz Matt Jarzemsky 2010

Dollar Thrifty's stock was up slightly at $50.14, what with a $53 offer from Avis still on the table.

Rejection Hertz Rolfe Winkler 2010

Hertz said Wednesday that if Dollar Thrifty's shareholders turn down the deal, it will end its takeover efforts.

Avis Willing to Pay $20 Million Breakup Fee in Dollar Thrifty Deal Kathy Shwiff 2010

Traders scooped up bullish "call" options Monday to buy Dollar Thrifty's stock at much higher prices than the latest offer for the auto renter.

Traders Gear Up for Auto Action Brendan Conway 2011