Allbirds (BIRD) Stock Soars Over 700% After AI Pivot Announcement

Allbirds (BIRD) announced a pivot from shoe manufacturing to artificial intelligence, causing its share price to jump from under $3 to above $17, reflecting an increase of more than 700%. The company, valued at approximately $21 million at Tuesday's close, expects to raise up to $50 million in funding for its new venture, NewBird AI, which aims to provide AI compute infrastructure. Allbirds had previously sold intellectual property to American Exchange Group for $39 million. This strategic shift aligns with recent market trends where companies transition to AI to capture investor interest.