AMC Global Media Inc. Class A AMCX

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Media consolidation just took a sharp turn after the Paramount settlement cleared a key hurdle for its planned US$81b merger with Warner Bros Discovery. With that legal overhang lifting, investors are rethinking which entertainment stocks are most exposed to the deal’s ripple effects. This piece sets out the story behind that shift and walks through 3 stocks from our US Media & Entertainment Consolidation Plays screener that sit closest to the action. The three stocks covered below are only a...

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AMC Networks has been on fire lately. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has rocketed 54.3%, reaching $12.63 per share. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

AMC Global Media, Clarus and Lifetime Brands stand out as potential breakout stocks as investors seek strength ahead of September.

Exciting developments are taking place for the stocks in this article. They’ve all surged ahead of the broader market over the last month as catalysts such as new products and positive media coverage have propelled their returns.

The latest analyst work on AMC Global Media reflects a higher fair value estimate, moving from US$8.67 to US$9.83 per share as models are refreshed. Street research links this reset to fresh cash from the US$500m Netflix licensing deal and clearer balance sheet visibility, even as longer term industry pressures and softer trends in the core business remain part of the discussion. As you read on, you will see how these shifting inputs shape the evolving narrative around AMC Global Media and...

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As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer discretionary - broadcasting industry, including AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) and its peers.

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