I'm not a conspirator, but any chance this was done on purpose to let a select few get in one more time at a ridiculous price?
Personally, I don't think so. First off I don't think there that savvy enough. Secondly, they would be risking major corruption allegations.
If it turns out to be that they are back on track in a few weeks, and roughly the same deals are in place I might ponder it again.
Why do a public release this time, and not the last time they suspended production??