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The Ape Show Has Ended in AMC Stock, Reality Finally Sets In
On Aug. 4, AMC stock is falling again and continuing its slide. The party seems over for the "Apes" as reality finally sets in for AMC stock.
What Will Happen to U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks As Wariness Grows?
Investors are growing increasingly wary of Chinese stocks listed on U.S. exchanges. What will come of this once-booming sector?
Why Is Activision Being Sued and Will the Acquisition by MSFT Help?
Legendary video game creator Activision Blizzard is getting sued for its work culture. Employees are petitioning against their leaders.
Will AMC Entertainment (AMC) Stock Go Up and Should You Buy It Now?
AMC Entertainment (AMC) stock has fallen sharply from its peaks. Will AMC stock recover and go up this week?
Is AMC Stock Done or Is Another Reddit Short Squeeze Coming?
AMC has been in a freefall. Is the Reddit rally in AMC stock done or is another short squeeze coming in the stock?
Reddit Hype Settles, Time to Sell AMC Entertainment (AMC) Stock
The retail investors on Reddit have lost interest in AMC Entertainment (AMC) stock. Should you sell AMC stock now?
AMC Stock Forecast Shows Volatility and an Uncertain Future
AMC stock is down 41 percent from its 52-week high. Why is AMC stock going down and will it go back up in the rest of 2021?
How Long Will the Greater Fool Theory in AMC Entertainment Stock Last?
AMC Entertainment stock has fallen sharply from the highs. Why is AMC stock falling and how low will it go? Here's what investors can expect.
Reddit Keeps Pumping AMC Stock, $100 Level Is Possible
AMC stock has been one of the major beneficiaries of the Reddit-fueled rally in 2021. On June 2, the stock hit its 52-week high on this pump.
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Stock Could Rise More, Reddit Takes Aim
AMC Entertainment’s stock price prediction is in sharp focus. Investors want to know if the stock will continue to go up.
AMC Entertainment Stock Slides, Matt Kohrs Holds Live Stream
Matt Kohrs is holding a live stream on YouTube on June 16 to discuss AMC. However, the stock is sliding. What are his views on the stock?
Why Is AMC Stock Dropping and Will It Recover?
AMC stock has gained more than 2,800 percent YTD and 95 percent on June 2 alone. However, on June 3, the stock has been dropping.
If AMC Stock Keeps Breaking Records, Could Hit $100 in 2021
AMC stock prediction is in sharp focus as investors target $100 after the stock surges more than 1,000 percent.
GME or AMC: Which Is a Better Stock to Buy in Short Squeeze 2.0?
Investors want to know if GameStop (GME) stock will go up like AMC stock in what appears to be short squeeze 2.0. Which is a better stock to buy?
Watch Out for the Next Reddit Meme Stocks to Explode
Reddit has a hold on the market—who would have thought? Investors need to watch out for the next Reddit meme stocks to explode.
AMC Is a Short Squeeze Battleground Stock Again, Could Keep Rising
Investors want to know how high AMC stock can go after watching it soar recently amid the short squeeze and Amazon deal talks.
AMC Stock Rallied and Short Sellers Lost Millions Again
As AMC stock rallied on May 25, it caused short sellers to lose millions. Who on the hook for the latest WallStreetBets takeover?
Enjoy the Party in AMC Stock, Leave Before Reality Check Happens
AMC Entertainment stock is rising again and WallStreetBets is attempting a short squeeze. However, the stock's prediction for 2021 isn't rosy.
EA’s Packaged Goods Segment’s Revenue Contribution Declined in 3Q15
Electronic Arts’ (EA) Packaged Goods segment includes games created and published by the company for consoles, handheld devices, and PCs.
Spotify Versus Apple: Antitrust in the EU, Explained
The EU seems to be in agreement with Spotify: Apple is acting against competition laws. The EU Commission has launched an official investigation.
CNBC Pro Stocks to Buy Before Q1 Earnings
Want to get in ahead of the starting gun? These companies have upcoming earnings calls, and their standing looks solid.
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Stock Waits for a Short Squeeze
The short interest in AMC Entertainment (AMC) stock has been rising. The stock is still one of the heavily shorted stocks on the market.
AMC Stock Forecast 2025: Not a Good Long-Term Investment
AMC Entertainment stock has risen due to the short squeeze triggered by WallStreetBets. What's the stock's forecast for 2025?
AMC Stock Is Soaring Again — Not Due to WallStreetBets This Time
AMC Entertainment stock has been on an uptrend after New York allowed movie theaters to reopen. What's the stock's forecast in 2021?
Why Electronic Arts May Still Be the 'Worst Company in America'
Electronic Arts has been around for decades, but it can't seem to shake off the title of "worst company in America." How did Electronic Arts get the title?
Here's How You Can Rent Out an Entire AMC Theater
An AMC Theater rental could be the perfect solution getting family, friends, and more together during the coronavirus pandemic.
Are AMC Theatres Closing Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic?
AMC Theatres, the largest movie theater company in the industry, remains open despite its struggles amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
S&P 500’s Top Losses: Why Biogen Declined
Biogen, which is an American multinational biotechnology company, was the S&P 500’s top loss on June 18.
Why Is Twitter Investing in Original Shows and Programming?
Last month, Twitter (TWTR) announced it would partner with 30 companies to bring original shows to its platform.
What’s the Outlook for Time Warner’s Advertising Business?
At the start of 2016, Time Warner said it intended to reduce ad loads on Turner’s TNT channel. It also intends to reduce ads on TNT’s three new dramas set to premiere this year.
Why Does Comcast Expect Programming Costs to Rise in Fiscal 2016?
On March 8, 2016, the Wall Street Journal reported that Comcast and the YES Network were locked in a dispute regarding the carriage fee for the YES Network.
FOXA’s Views on Streaming Platforms: Advertising Opportunity?
Due to the coverage of the US presidential elections this year, 21st Century Fox (FOXA) expects substantial advertising revenue from Fox News.
How Spotify and Apple Music Compare
Music streaming giant Spotify (SPOT) has seen its stock rise 25% since it debuted in April.
Why Time Warner Intends to Pull Its HBO Programming from Amazon
Time Warner announced at its fiscal 1Q17 earnings call that it most likely won’t extend its agreement with Amazon beyond 2018.
Trading at a Discount, Netflix Has Mixed Recommendations
Of the 44 analysts covering Netflix, 23 have given it a “buy” recommendation, seven have given it a “sell” recommendation, and 14 have given it a “hold” recommendation.
Dish Network Can’t Complain about Sling TV
Dish Network’s (DISH) streaming television service, Sling TV, turned three on January 5.
A Look at Time Warner’s Key Metrics
In fiscal 1Q16, Time Warner bought back $700 million worth of shares. Including dividends, it has returned around $1.3 billion to its shareholders year-to-date.
Buckingham Research Downgrades Netflix due to Competition Fears
On March 8, Netflix (NFLX) stock fell 0.9% to $349.60 after Buckingham Research downgraded its rating from “buy” to “neutral.”
Why Twitter Closed Its TV Apps
Twitter (TWTR) announced it will be closing its TV apps on streaming devices Roku (ROKU), Xbox, and Android TV as of May 24.
What Is Dish Network’s Wireless Spectrum Strategy ?
Dish Network (DISH) has filed an application with the FCC to participate as a potential spectrum bidder.
Music-Label Deals Could Also Help Facebook’s Video Ambitions
Facebook has been concentrating its efforts on video for a long time now. It has ambitions of becoming the number one player in the video ad market.
Why HP resorted to layoffs to reduce its costs
Social, mobile, analytics, and cloud (or SMAC) is a disruptive technology that’s transforming the current IT environment at a rapid pace. Many technology leaders, who failed to acknowledge its importance or were slow in embracing it, are suffering. HP has been impacted by SMAC.
21st Century Fox’s Rising STAR in India
21st Century Fox owns STAR India, India’s largest media network. STAR India develops, broadcasts, and produces programming for 51 channels in its portfolio.Technology & Communications Why Yahoo’s revenue continues to decline
The mobile advertising market is expected to grow at a faster rate than the overall digital advertising market.
PayPal Reduced Its Reliance on eBay in Q3 2018
In the third quarter, eBay accounted for 11.0% of PayPal’s total payment volume, which was down from 13.0% in the third quarter of 2017.
Why Facebook stopped using Bing for its web search results
The company has now stopped including results from Microsoft’s Bing search engine through the Facebook search.
Farallon Capital sells stake in Yahoo!
Farallon Capital Management sold its position in Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) during the third quarter. The stock accounted for 3.39% of the fund’s total 2Q14 portfolio.
Comcast Moves To Boost Growth In Business Unit
In 3Q17, Comcast’s Business Services segment generated revenues of $1.6 billion, which rose 12.6% year-over-year.
Will Apple’s Launch of News+ Help Boost Its Revenue?
On March 25, during an event held in Cupertino, California, Apple launched its news and magazine subscription service, News+.