About this content About Oliver Haill Oliver has been writing about companies and markets since the early 2000s, cutting his teeth as a financial journalist at Growth Company Investor with a focusing on AIM companies and small caps, before a few years later becoming a section editor and then head of research. He joined Proactive after a couple of years freelancing, where he worked for the Financial Times Group, ITV, Press Association, Reuters sports desk, the London Olympic News Service, Rugby World Cup ...

JamesBreyInvesting in high-yield stocks, if done properly, is one of the surest paths to generating attractive long-term total returns as well as building a large passive income stream that can facilitate an accelerated retirement timeline. This is because if you live off of dividends rather than capital appreciation, you never have to sell shares to finance your retirement lifestyle and therefore have a much more consistent and predictable return stream and can even be agnostic to volatility in the sto ...

Meme stocks are some of the most dangerous investments to make right now. In my view, now may be a good time to sell many top meme stocks that have gone on big runs. Of course, investors can always put some “fun money” into these stocks as high-risk gambles. However, I would not recommend chasing the current meme stock rally. Most meme stocks have legacy underlying businesses that are bleeding cash and have negative growth. These companies are unlikely to provide long-term returns. In fact, they’re more lik ...

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock has spent all but 14 days trading in penny-stock hell so far this year. Except for a couple of short bursts like when it jumped 135% in two days trading, meme-stock investors hoping for a 2021-style revival aren’t likely to get their wish. Although I’m the last person on earth that would write something positive about AMC stock — I recently called it “radioactive” — part of what I do as a writer is to examine possible events that could turn a stock from toxic to must-own.  ...

Don’t be fooled by the return of meme stocks. It’s curtains for AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock. In mid-May, AMC jumped 135% higher in less than a week as investor interest in meme stocks was rekindled. However, just as quickly as AMC’s share price rose it fell again. Once again, investors who took the bait got burned. Year-to-date, AMC stock is down 25%. Over the last 12 months, the company’s share price has plunged 87%. Trading at less than $5 per share, AMC is now a penny stock and one that should be ...

Group 1 - The article discusses the potential impact of an upcoming recession on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), suggesting that most REITs may actually benefit from a recession due to their structural resilience [2][10] - REITs are characterized as recession-resistant because they typically earn cash flow from long-term leases and maintain low debt levels, making them less vulnerable to economic downturns [3][5] - Historical data indicates that REITs have outperformed the broader stock market during recessions, generating positive returns in late cycles and only experiencing slight declines during downturns [7][9] Group 2 - Current valuations of REITs are already discounted, trading at their lowest levels in over a decade relative to the broader market, primarily due to rising interest rates [10][12] - The expectation is that a recession will lead to interest rate cuts, which would alleviate the current fears surrounding high interest rates and positively impact REIT valuations [14] - The article concludes that a minor GDP decline is unlikely to cause significant drops in REIT share prices; instead, it may trigger a rally as the market narrative shifts positively towards REITs [15][16]

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) has certainly seen its fair share of upside during recent meme stock rallies. In fact, during this year's recent surge, AMC stock soared as speculators piled into this beaten-down name. Much of this activity was tied to fellow meme stock GameStop (NYSE:GME), and the re-entrance of Keith Gill and retail investors into the name. However, aside from highly speculative factors, there aren't really any fundamental catalysts that suggest this is a stock worth buying right now. So, for ...

PALM BEACH, Fla., June 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - The experts agree that through 2031 the Global Virtual Production Market should continue to grow at an increasing rate. This robust expansion is driven by the escalating demand for realistic and immersive visual content in the film and gaming industries, coupled with advancements in technologies such as real-time rendering, motion capture, and augmented reality. Additionally, the film industry's shift towards remote and vir ...

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) is a favorite of meme stock investors and moviegoers — and for good reason. The theater chain’s hundreds of locations have provided a nostalgic pastime for many and the business does appear to be rebounding from pandemic lows. Unfortunately, though, AMC stock hasn’t played ball. Despite a brief surge tied to recent meme mania, shares have headed consistently lower, at least in recent weeks.Today, AMC stock is down almost 2% in early afternoon trading, continuing this trend. Howe ...

Core Viewpoint - AMC Entertainment's stock is currently rangebound, with analysts suggesting that future performance will depend more on fundamentals rather than speculative trading trends associated with meme stocks [1][2]. Analyst Consensus - Five Wall Street analysts cover AMC, with three giving a "sell" rating and two a "hold" rating, indicating a lack of bullish sentiment [2]. - Analysts have historically been cautious about meme stocks, and AMC's fundamentals, including its unprofitability and high debt levels, contribute to this negative outlook [2]. Financial Performance and Comparisons - AMC's post-COVID recovery has been sluggish, leading to uncertainty about its operating results [3]. - Cinemark Holdings is presented as a better investment opportunity due to its profitability and reasonable valuation at 16.8 times forward earnings, unlike AMC which faces risks of shareholder dilution [3]. Price Predictions - The 12-month price targets for AMC range from $3.20 to $8 per share, with an average consensus of approximately $5.54, suggesting a potential upside of around 15% from current prices [4]. - The higher price targets are influenced by optimistic forecasts from Credit Suisse and B. Riley, while Citi's more conservative target of $3.20 reflects current performance and dilution trends [4][5][6]. Investment Outlook - Without another wave of meme trading, AMC's future stock performance will likely be driven by its fundamentals, indicating that the risk/return profile may not be favorable [7]. - A cautious approach is recommended, with the suggestion to wait for AMC's stock to approach the $3.20 target before considering a buy [7].