Amazon (AMZN, $3,244.99) might be close to buying MGM for $9 billion
Amazon.com is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire movie & TV producer MGM Holdings for almost $9 billion.
According to The Wall Street Journal, a deal could be reached as soon as this week, citing sources familiar with the matter. CNBC reports suggest that the announcement could be made as soon as Tuesday, citing people who did not want to be named.
If the deal goes through, it would be Amazon’s second largest acquisition, after its $13.7 billion purchase of Whole Foods in 2017.
MGM is a private company. Its owners include Highland Capital Partners, Anchorage Capital, Davidson, Kempner Capital Management, Solus Alternative Asset Management and Owl Creek Investments.
MGM owns several popular movie and TV franchises, such as The Pink Panther, Rocky, and Legally Blonde. It also owns a studio, which has produced hit TV shows, including “Fargo.” The company also owns many popular reality TV shows, including “Shark Tank,” “Survivor,” and “The Voice.”
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AMZN sees its Stochastic Oscillator ascending out of oversold territory
On September 18, 2026, the Stochastic Oscillator for AMZN moved out of oversold territory and this could be a bullish sign for the stock. Traders may want to buy the stock or buy call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 58 instances where the indicator left the oversold zone. In 46 of the 58 cases the stock moved higher in the following days. This puts the odds of a move higher at over 79%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
Following a +3.15% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where AMZN advanced for three days, in 230 of 324 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 71%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 14, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on AMZN as a result. In 41 of 76 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 54%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for AMZN turned negative on August 17, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 54 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 28 of the 54 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 52%.
AMZN moved below its 50-day moving average on September 14, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for AMZN crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 15, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 11 of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 73%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where AMZN declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 59%.
The Aroon Indicator for AMZN entered a downward trend on September 18, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 33 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 47 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. AMZN’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 50 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 94, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 87 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 89 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.960) is normal, around the industry mean (57.056). P/E Ratio (20.411) is within average values for comparable stocks, (39.827). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.510) is also within normal values, averaging (1.801). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.017) among similar stocks. AMZN's P/S Ratio (3.447) is slightly higher than the industry average of (1.321).
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