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Barry Diller’s $18 Billion MGM Bid Could Change Who Runs the Strip

Barry Diller’s $18 Billion MGM Bid Could Change Who Runs the Strip

Barry Diller’s People Incorporated offered $48.30 per share in cash to buy the MGM Resorts International shares it doesn’t own, valuing MGM at over $18 billion including debt. MGM stock jumped 13% to $49.35, above the offer price. The non-binding bid is 10.6% above MGM’s last close. People already owns 26.1% of MGM. The deal would take MGM private, but still needs a binding agreement, financing, and regulatory approval.
MGM Resorts International (MGM) Stock Today: Big Buyers, Analyst Downgrades and 2026–2030 Forecasts on December 6, 2025

MGM Resorts International (MGM) Stock Today: Big Buyers, Analyst Downgrades and 2026–2030 Forecasts on December 6, 2025

MGM Resorts shares closed at $36.07 on December 5, up 1.9%, with short interest at 8.8% of float and a market cap near $9.8 billion. Norges Bank disclosed a new $60.6 million stake, raising institutional ownership to about 68%. The stock trades above its 200-day moving average. Technical indicators remain mostly positive despite a recent Wall Street price target cut.

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  • U.S. and Iran Agree Ceasefire, Easing Stock Futures Amid Gulf Tensions
    June 28, 2026, 9:24 PM EDT. Stock futures gained as the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt attacks and plan talks in Qatar, reducing fears of escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping chokepoint. Dow Jones futures rose 128 points, S&P 500 gained 0.38%, and Nasdaq futures added 0.35%. Despite improved sentiment, oil prices edged higher with U.S. crude at $69.46 per barrel, reflecting ongoing regional risk. Iran's creation of a Persian Gulf Strait Authority and demands for control over maritime traffic heighten tensions, while the U.S. Navy secures alternate routes for Gulf shipping. President Trump issued warnings but showed reluctance for full-scale conflict. Market relief follows fears of a wider Gulf escalation that could disrupt global trade and energy supplies.

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