StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 13 October 2026•Updated 13 October 2026•
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Six Flags Stock Nears 52-Week Low After Fatal Georgia Roller Coaster Accident
Key Facts
1Six Flags Entertainment shares plunged premarket following a fatal roller coaster incident and subsequent ride closures.
2Disney is acting as a stalking horse bidder for Character Technologies' IP and transition services in a $20 million deal.
Six Flags Entertainment shares slumped toward 52-week lows following a fatal accident at one of its theme parks. Seeking Alpha reported that the incident occurred on the "Goliath" roller coaster in Georgia, leading to ride closures amid safety concerns and potential legal liabilities.
FUN was trading at $10.61 on October 13, 2026, marking a sharp decline from its close of $11.92 on October 12, 2026. Separately, Disney has entered a $20 million stalking horse bid to acquire intellectual property from Character Technologies, which filed for bankruptcy protection; DIS was trading at $108.49 on October 13, 2026.