AMC’s Business Strategy Remains Flawed, Hurting AMC Stock

InvestorPlace2022-01-17

AMC Entertainment(NYSE:AMC) continues its strategic expansion of U.S. theater locations. While that might give it a greater market share, it’s a terrible move for shareholders and AMC stock.On Dec. 22...

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Kerrisdale
2022-01-18
Kerrisdale
Not sure how to put this, end statement is .. biz is still flawed if no concrete actions to reduce cost
etan000
2022-01-18
etan000
Ok
adisaat
2022-01-17
adisaat
Okaay haha
IcyAlchemist
2022-01-17
IcyAlchemist
Like and comment
Hk01
2022-01-17
Hk01
Movies theatres will survive as people love the big screen.
Kiattt
2022-01-17
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