Speculation around a potential OpenAI acquisition of Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:PINS) is gaining traction, with traders now putting real money behind the idea.

A Kalshi bet on whether the Sam Altman-led company will announce an acquisition of Pinterest by Jan. 1, 2027, is actively trading, offering a real-time look at how investors and forecasters are pricing the probability of a deal.

The renewed interest follows a recent report from The Information, which included the ChatGPT owner acquiring the digital pinboard platform among its 2026 predictions.

Pinterest shares rose roughly 3% following the report, reflecting heightened investor attention despite the lack of any official… Read more on Benzinga