POOL Surges 4.89% with $240M Volume Ranking 454th as Florida Pool Collapse Sparks Market Intrigue

On August 22, 2025, Pool (POOL) surged 4.89% with a trading volume of $240 million, ranking 454th in market activity. The stock's performance coincided with a structural collapse incident in Wilton Manors, Florida, where a large overhang above a swimming pool fully submerged into the water. Emergency services responded to the scene, though no injuries were reported. Local residents initially mistook the collapse for thunder, highlighting the sudden nature of the event. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the incident, which has temporarily disrupted traffic in the area.

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