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MGM Resorts weighs Barry Diller takeover proposal, WSJ reports

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Bloomberg
· Jul 10, 2026
MGM Resorts Engaged in Deal Talks With Diller, WSJ Says
MGM Resorts International is engaged in deal talks with Barry Diller’s People Inc. after the entertainment mogul offered to acquire the part of the casino company he doesn’t already own, the Wall Street Journal reported.
The Motley Fool
· Jun 26, 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb vs. Johnson & Johnson: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Bristol Myers Squibb leans on specialty medicines and a discounted valuation, while Johnson Johnson boasts industry-leading margins and cash flow.
Seeking Alpha
· Jun 23, 2026
Flow Traders Ltd. (FLTLF) Analyst/Investor Day - Slideshow
Flow Traders Ltd. (FLTLF) Analyst/Investor Day - Slideshow
CNET
· Jun 29, 2026
Comcast to Separate Into Two Companies, With NBCUniversal Set to Spin Off
The move follows the media giant's spin-off of Versant as a separate business.
DNyuz
· Jun 28, 2026
DGA Sues MGM Over ‘Sweetheart’ Licensing Deal Made to Skew Pension Payments
The Directors Guild of America sued MGM on Friday for undervaluing and undercutting the union in favor of a “sweetheart deal” with its streaming service MGM+ (formerly Epix). According to court documents obtained by TheWrap, MGM is accused of beginning a below-market licensing agreement with Epix, now known as MGM+. The deal reportedly gave MGM []
Inc.com
· Jun 27, 2026
Chicago Bulls Recruit a New Investor: Walmart Billionaire Lukas Walton
Walmart heir Lukas Walton and his wife just bought a minority stake in the NBA franchise and its home court, the United Center. ‘This transaction reflects our dedication to the city’s future,’ the couple said.
MobileSyrup
· Jun 29, 2026
Tech giants hit with lawsuit alleging collusion over RAM prices
Three major tech companies are being sued over allegations that they’ve been colluding to drive up the prices of RAM. In a class-action lawsuit filed in the California Northern District Court, 14 individuals and three businesses accuse the world’s largest RAM manufacturers in the world — Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron — of producing artificial []
Al Jazeera
· Jun 23, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: Bucks star to join Miami Heat – reports
The reported deal draws a line under months of speculation concerning Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee.
RealGM Basketball Wiretap
· Jul 10, 2026
Clippers, Baba Miller Agree To Four-Year, $9.61M Deal
The Los Angeles Clippers signed Baba Miller to a four-year, 9.61 million contract on Thursday, reported Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. It is the largest contract given to any second-round pick in the 2026 draft thus far. Miller averaged 13.0 points and 10.3 rebounds at Cincinnati last season.
Sports Mole
· Jul 5, 2026
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs exploring 'blockbuster' move for AC Milan attacker after Ruben Amorim decision
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TechNode
· Jun 24, 2026
Tencent says it remains committed to Japan gaming market amid report of Japan studio stake sales
Market sources said Tencent Holdings is negotiating the sale of minority stakes in several Japanese game developers, including Tokyo-listed Marvelous. Tencent acquired a 20 stake in Marvelous for around seven billion yen (43 million) in 2020, becoming its largest shareholder. In response, Tencent said: “Gaming remains one of Tencent’s core businesses. We will continue to []
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· Jul 2, 2026
New GI Joe Movie Update Reveals the 1980s Fan-Favorite Story It’s Based on
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Variety
· Jul 6, 2026
Versant Extends Golf Game With Plans to Acquire Full Swing for $530 Million
The New York Times Co. has games. Disney has theme parks. And Versant Media has golf. In an era when more traditional media companies are looking beyond the usual flows of revenue, Versant on Monday unveiled plans to purchase Full Swing, a sports technology firm that lets customers, coaches and athletes make use of simulations []
The Next Web
· Jun 23, 2026
Tencent weighs exit from Marvelous and other Japanese game bets
Tencent Holdings is in talks to walk away from several of the minority stakes it holds in Japanese game studios, among them the Tokyo-listed developer Marvelous Inc., as the company reassesses a global games portfolio it spent years assembling. The discussions, first reported by Bloomberg, would unwind part of a buying spree that ran through the [] This story continues at The Next Web
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 25, 2026
Broker’s Call: Phoenix Mills (Buy)
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· Jul 6, 2026
How the company behind Coach and Kate Spade decides what belongs in its portfolio
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The Hollywood Reporter
· Jul 1, 2026
Trump Made Millions From Hollywood Last Year
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Polygon
· Jul 10, 2026
Netflix wants to buy Letterboxd, the last good social media site
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The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jul 10, 2026
Airlines and Hyperscalers Clamor for Turbines. Only a Few Companies Make the Parts.
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Awful Announcing
· Jul 1, 2026
UK government weighs intervention in Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger
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Boston.com
· Jun 21, 2026
‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million
The “Toy Story” franchise is one of the most profitable for The Walt Disney Co. The post ‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best 160 million appeared first on Boston.com.
Skift
· Jun 30, 2026
U.S. Motel 6 Business Is Driving Prism’s Indian IPO, New Filing Shows
Prism may be listing in India, but its business is increasingly American. The Motel 6 acquisition now drives its profits and defines the purpose of its IPO.
Foreign Policy Journal
· Jul 5, 2026
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) Shuns $100 Billion GLP-1 Race, Positioning Itself As A Stronger Long-Term Bet Than Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY)
Johnson Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is deliberately stepping back from the GLP-1 weight-loss drug market, a sector widely valued at over 100 billion. CEO Joaquin Duato has made clear he has no intention of chasing the weight-loss drug trend, preferring instead to focus on oncology and the company’s sprawling medical device business. The decision stands [] The post Johnson Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) Shuns 100 Billion GLP-1 Race, Positioning Itself As A Stronger Long-Term Bet Than Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
Independent Journal Review
· Jul 6, 2026
Whining Actors Aside, There’s No Real Antitrust Reason To Block Paramount Merger
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Off The Press
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Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
· Jul 3, 2026
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Vanity Fair
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Films like Backrooms and Obsession Show There’s A Direct Route From Social Video to Hollywood
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Investing.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Will a DT/TMUS merger really go ahead?
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 13, 2026
What Labubu fatigue? Billionaire investor doubles down on Pop Mart stake
Chinese-American billionaire investor Duan Yongping has increased his holdings in Pop Mart for a third time, reinforcing his long-term bullish view on the toy brand, as some questioned the sustainability of demand for the company’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio led by the blockbuster Labubu doll. Duan, 65, dubbed “China’s Warren Buffett” by some investors for his investment acumen, increased his stake in the Hong Kong-listed Pop Mart on July 6 through his wholly owned company HH...
The korea Herald News
· Jul 8, 2026
Winwin to leave SM Entertainment, end all NCT activities
Winwin of NCT will part ways with SM Entertainment and end all activities with the group, the agency announced Wednesday. In a statement released through the global fan community Weverse, SM Entertainment said it had mutually agreed with the artist to terminate his exclusive contract, effective Thursday, following extensive discussions. We would like to express our gratitude to Winwin, who has been with the company for more than 10 years since his trainee days, the agency said. We will suppor
Sky News - Business
· Feb 10, 2026
<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/mark-kleinman-blog-see-the-latest-stories-from-sky-news-city-editor-13475361'>Breedon built case for merger with London-listed rival Marshalls | Mark Kleinman blog</a>
<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/mark-kleinman-blog-see-the-latest-stories-from-sky-news-city-editor-13475361'>Breedon built case for merger with London-listed rival Marshalls | Mark Kleinman blog</a>
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