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AMC Entertainment's (AMC) second-quarter 2024 performance is likely to have been hurt by prolonged actors and writers strikes in 2023.

NEW YORK, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks, Inc. [NASDAQ: AMCX] announced today that Jamie Gallagher, the company's long-time General Counsel and EVP, will retire at the end of the year. Following more than 16 years of service, Gallagher will step down from his role, concluding a distinguished career marked by invaluable contributions to the company.

Large-cap companies have long dominated the stock market with a reputation for recording significant returns for investors. However, in recent weeks, small-cap stocks are showing dominance, taking a share from their large counterparts.

The latest trading day saw AMC Entertainment (AMC) settling at $5.18, representing a +0.78% change from its previous close.

Shares of embattled theatre chain operator AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC ) are ticking in the green again following its announcement of debt restructuring. However, these fleeting gains do little to impact the bearish outlook for AMC stock, which is overshadowed by its declining underlying business.

AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) shares added more than 7% after the cinema chain released better-than-expected preliminary financial results for the second quarter. The company pre-announced Q2 revenue of $1.03 billion, in line with Street estimates and a loss per share of $0.10, ahead of the consensus of a loss per share of $0.48.

Trading of AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC ) stock was briefly halted this morning following the release of its preliminary second-quarter earnings. It was resumed at 9:43 ET, and, as of this writing, AMC stock is currently about 7% down.

AMC Entertainment on Wednesday warned investors of declines in key metrics during the second quarter, sending shares down. The company blamed last year's actors and writers strike for a slowdown in theatrical releases which ultimately led to "weakness" in the quarter ended June 30.

Giant theater chain AMC Entertainment swung to red as revenue fell in the second quarter. Fewer films hit screens due to the Hollywood actors and writers strikes, but CEO Adam Aron said the worst and a major uptick that started in June is continuing.

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