Amazon Buying AMC Isn't as Crazy as You Think

Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC) moved higher on Thursday morning on chatter that Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) could emerge as a potential suitor. Right now it's just little more than collective wishful thinking from the AMC bull camp. 

There are no credible media outlets with sources claiming that talks between the two parties are happening. However, there were reports last year that Amazon and AMC were in preliminary negotiations before talks broke down. There were also more substantiated reports of Amazon in the running to acquire the smaller Landmark Theatres in 2018, but that also faded to black. 

There are some very good reasons why this won't happen. There are some very good reasons why this might. Let's break down both arguments. 

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