In a note released Thursday, Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey said that AMC (AMC), which is expected to report second-quarter results in August, is tapping into a box-office rebound.

With the rising popularity of relatively affordable streaming services, the cost of attending a movie — from tickets to refreshments — has priced out some Americans.

Shares of AMC Entertainment ($AMC) surged 11% on Thursday after Wedbush five-star analyst Alicia Reese upgraded the stock to Outperform and raised ...