I don't think so, throw out last year and look pre-pandemic. They have 800 million in past due rent and lease payments, bleeding money terribly, even ceo says business trends need to improve quickly. They're only hope is to find a new source of revenue..... and find it quickly.

Fed Says Meme Stocks Pose Risks to Financial Stability

Nov. 8, 2021 8:12 pm ET

The Federal Reserve said stock market volatility linked to a surge in new investors who share tips on social media and invest in meme stocks could be a risk to the financial system, according to the central bank’s latest twice-yearly financial stability report.

The Fed said new commission-free trading platforms that offer partial share ownership and flashy graphics have encouraged a generation of young traders to jump into the stock market, and the size of this new group makes it important for regulators to monitor.

Swings in the prices of popular meme stocks such as GameStop (ticker: GME) and AMC Entertainment (AMC) so far have had a limited effect on financial stability, the report concluded, but new, younger investors tend to have higher debt and often use options, two factors that could exacerbate losses in a downturn.

The Fed said financial institutions should consider the potential for increased volatility that the meme stock phenomenon could endanger and that “more frequent episodes of higher volatility may require further steps to ensure the resilience of the system.”

Other vulnerabilities include valuations for stocks and real estate, which are elevated relative to corporate earnings and rents. The Fed noted there is little evidence of deteriorating credit standards or highly leveraged investment activity in the housing market.

U.S. public health and its potential to worsen because of Covid-19 remain the greatest near-term risks to the financial system, the Fed said. Deterioration could slow the recent economic recovery, especially if businesses close and supply chains are disrupted further.

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The Federal Reserve said stock market volatility linked to a surge in new investors who share tips on social media and invest in meme stocks could be a risk to the financial system, according to the central bank’s latest twice-yearly financial stability report.

The Fed said new commission-free trading platforms that offer partial share ownership and flashy graphics have encouraged a generation of young traders to jump into the stock market, and the size of this new group makes it important for regulators to monitor.

Swings in the prices of popular meme stocks such as GameStop (ticker: GME) and AMC Entertainment (AMC) so far have had a limited effect on financial stability, the report concluded, but new, younger investors tend to have higher debt and often use options, two factors that could exacerbate losses in a downturn.

The Fed said financial institutions should consider the potential for increased volatility that the meme stock phenomenon could endanger and that “more frequent episodes of higher volatility may require further steps to ensure the resilience of the system.”

Other vulnerabilities include valuations for stocks and real estate, which are elevated relative to corporate earnings and rents. The Fed noted there is little evidence of deteriorating credit standards or highly leveraged investment activity in the housing market.

U.S. public health and its potential to worsen because of Covid-19 remain the greatest near-term risks to the financial system, the Fed said. Deterioration could slow the recent economic recovery, especially if businesses close and supply chains are disrupted further.

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I understand that grocery store margins are 1 - 3 percent on average for all products. Some products could have smaller margins and some larger. Nothing has 85% margins though. I cannot find specific margins for supermarket popcorn. I'm saying I do not believe popcorn sold at the grocery store has an 85% profit margin, period.

Look at Costco's example below. Are you implying that Kirklan, who is selling 44 3.3oz personal servings of microwavable popcorn for $13, is making $11.05 profit from each box it sells?

One thing I can say is that there will be over 4.1 million people buying AMC popcorn just because.

Some will get it and some won't!

Popcorn market has 85% profit margins built in.

Popcorn market has 85% profit margins built in. AMC already has the equipment to make, box, and deliver popcorn to the home/store. Why would this be a bad business. It will only add to bottom profit margins of the company. Its a genius idea who ever suggested it. I think setting up a Coffee Kiosk with a sitting lounge in the theater complex will be a great idea as well to boost profits. After all, AMC has the floor space for it all that is missing is some real good Latte and Cappuccino's in house so we don't have to run out to the mall to get it before the movie starts.
Think about it Adam.

I defend them because where I see incredible accomplishment, I mostly see people claiming that they could actually do it better, yet they are posting on bulletin boards.

A new pill designed to treat active COVID-19 infections was just approved by the UK, the first country to do so

-- The UK on Thursday became the first country to approve Merck's new COVID-19 antiviral, molnupiravir.

-- The pill is the first drug on the market designed specifically to target active COVID-19 infections.

-- Merck has requested authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration.

The UK on Thursday became the first country to approve a new antiviral pill designed specifically to treat COVID-19 infections.

The pill, developed by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, was found to halve the likelihood of death or hospitalization from COVID-19 during clinical trials.

In a statement early Thursday, Merck said the UK government had ordered 480,000 courses of the drug, molnupiravir, while the US government had ordered 1.7 million courses. Merck is seeking emergency authorization for molnupiravir from the US Food and Drug Administration.

Experts say the drug could prove to be a "game changer" if it can stop people with COVID-19 from becoming very sick. It also has the advantage of being an oral drug, which means you don't need to be in a hospital or clinic to take it.

The UK's approval of the drug is based on results from a recent trial, which tested the pills on 775 adults with mild to moderate COVID-19. Of this group, 7% who received the pill ultimately were hospitalized or died, compared with 14% of those who got a placebo, Merck and Ridgeback said last month.

Analysts are estimating that Merck will make about $22 billion in revenue from selling molnupiravir across the world over the next 10 years. The US has agreed to pay $712 per treatment course, but the cost varies by country.

I'm with you Bio, Not sure what just happened, either.

Time's up!!!! Besides, option exercise is a huge positive for the company. The short sellers want you to think otherwise. Team Northwest operates in the "etherial realm"!!! Power like you have never before seen!! DOn't worry about a single thing. The shareholders are in great hands.

Their motto should be," You f... with the Bull, you get the Horn"!!!!

Raising the authorized share count is acceptable - but management needs to put their money on the table. That means TLD first.

At this point tbh I just want to know the result win or lose just to get over with. We only live once in our lifetime and $NWBO looks like wants to keep us waiting during that lifetime. And some people here think that those who sold their shares are just traders and never admit to themselves that this trial not just tld is taking FOREVER.

I will make this very simple for everyone. If the TLD was out and it was bad it would go down below 20 cents. Since there is nothing out yet you have weak sellers that are nervous and selling. There is no leaked news. This thing is air tight. When the news hits its bum or a king overnight. I think king.