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AMC stock steady ahead of NYSE open after big rally on volume

AMC stock steady ahead of NYSE open after big rally on volume

c shares changed hands at $2.66 ahead of Thursday’s regular session on the New York Stock Exchange, steady after the previous day’s big jump. Traders are watching signs of recovery in moviegoing, but the theater chain’s large debt remains a concern. The share price gives AMC a market cap of about $1.44 billion. AMC shares are trading during a shortened week, with the NYSE core session set from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. The exchange will shut on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth.
AMC Stock Jumps Nearly 20% on Super Mario Box Office Boost, but Debt Still Looms

AMC Stock Jumps Nearly 20% on Super Mario Box Office Boost, but Debt Still Looms

AMC Entertainment surged almost 20% Friday, with the stock racing ahead of other theater names after the chain’s record Easter weekend fueled more gains. By 12:25 p.m. EDT, AMC shares added $0.32 to reach $1.93. Cinemark picked up roughly 1.9%, Marcus climbed 6.6%. Theater chains are betting a higher-profile 2026 film lineup can keep business more consistent, rather than just fueling short-lived stock pops. During CinemaCon in Las Vegas this week, Paramount Skydance assured exhibitors it will stick with a 45-day theatrical window and put out at least 30 movies a year—assuming the Warner Bros deal gets the green light. Disney also highlighted some late-2026 releases: “Avengers: Doomsday,” “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” and “Moana.”

Stock Market Today

  • 3 Consumer Staples Stocks With Yield and Defense: ACI, BGS, NOMD
    June 29, 2026, 7:15 PM EDT. With volatility picking up around geopolitics and rates, defensive investments in consumer staples are back in focus. Names like Albertsons (ACI), B&G Foods (BGS), and Nomad Foods (NOMD) all see steady demand for basics, and they pay dividends above 3% while trading at lower valuations. Albertsons is around $13 with a 5% yield and a 29% payout ratio, leaving room to boost payouts as the company pushes on digital upgrades and new services. B&G Foods-owner of Green Giant and Crisco-offers an 18% yield at roughly $4 per share, with cost cutting helping the bottom line. All three hold a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), making them defensive plays with yields and moderate price tags as uncertainty hangs over the market.
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