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IMAX shares jump about 14% on sale talk; analysts cite $2.1B market cap

IMAX shares rose roughly 14% Friday amid market speculation that the company may be exploring a sale, with the stock trading near $39 and a market value of about $2.1 billion. Analysts said interest could come from a wide set of buyers, while one source said discussions have been limited to preliminary talks via intermediaries and that IMAX has not made official pitches.