Better.com CEO's Zoom Firings Lead to Epic SPAC Disaster as Shares Plummet 90%

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Better.com CEO's Zoom Firings Lead to Epic SPAC Disaster as Shares Plummet 90%
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Online mortgage lender Better.com, led by CEO Vishal Garg, experienced a disastrous debut on the stock market, with its shares plummeting over 90% in a single trading session. Garg, who previously made headlines for mass-sacking employees over Zoom, had hoped for a successful public listing but instead saw investor capital vaporized. The company's CFO defended the reverse merger with Aurora Acquisition Company, stating that it secured much-needed cash to navigate the challenging mortgage market. Despite the steep decline, the CFO expressed confidence in building long-term value for shareholders.

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