The market appeared yawn-inducing at the broad index level, but there was a flurry of activity under the hood.
A rare social media appearance by a well-known daytrader boosted GameStop and other stocks that gained popularity during the 2021 craze.
Ticket sales are down 18% so far this year as the industry continues to deal with a labor-stoppage hangover.
The company reportedly plans to set aside shares for 75,000 of its power users to buy ahead of its spring IPO.
AMC, the world’s largest movie theater chain, said Thursday that it filed to offer up to $350 million of stock.