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People (PPLI) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock suggests that there could be more strength down the road.

People Incorporated’s cancelled plan to acquire a 73.9% stake in MGM Resorts International (MGM) for US$9.3b in cash has left investors reassessing the stock’s standalone outlook. The cancellation hit short-term sentiment hard, with the share price down 3.3% on the day and the 30-day share price return falling 25.0% to US$32.58. The 1-year total shareholder return is down 8.5%, and longer multi-year returns have also been negative, which points to fading momentum despite ongoing interest from...

Shares of digital media conglomerate People (NASDAQGS:PPLI) jumped 7.7% in the pre-market session after reports revealed that MGM Resorts is considering making a takeover bid for the company.

↗️ Akamai Technologies (AKAM): An $11.6 billion cloud-services deal with Anthropic sent shares in the company soaring 20% premarket, but enthusiasm faded throughout the day and shares closed only 3.2% higher.

People Incorporated (NASDAQ:PPLI) shares rose 10% to $39.74 on Friday noon after a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report that MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is considering a potential takeover bid for the media company. The stock was up $3.81 from Thursday's close of $35.93, extending a...

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Akamai Technologies (AKAM) shares soar after the cloud provider inked a seven-year $11.6 billion deal to provide computing power to Anthropic. Analysts say the deal should boost Akamai's growth and its profitability profile looks attractive, given the contract is entirely focused on CPUs. - People (PPLI) shares jump on a report that MGM Resorts is discussing making a bid to purchase the Barry Diller-owned media giant. - Costco Wholesale (COST) quarterly profits surpassed Wall Street's estimates after the company recorded a benefit related to tariff refunds.

People Inc. and MGM Resorts played a round of musical chairs in the midst of their ongoing merger talks. MGM Resorts is now exploring a bid to buy People Inc., reversing their previous roles, according to The Wall Street Journal. Meanwhile, MGM Resorts had much more muted gains of about 0.5%.

People Inc. stock was surging as MGM Resorts considers whether to launch a bid for the Barry Diller-owned media company.

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The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that MGM is discussing a possible offer for Barry Diller’s People Inc.

Investing.com -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is weighing a potential takeover bid for Barry Diller’s People Incorporated, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter. The potential offer, which could materialize in the coming days, follows an unusual corporate turn of events that saw People withdraw its own ambitious proposal to buy the casino giant just one day prior.

The billionaire’s company, which has a stake in MGM, also owns titles including Food & Wine magazine.

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The media mogul’s recipe for a casino empire came up a few ingredients short.

MGM Resorts will remain a standalone company after negotiations between the pair didn’t play out “the way we had hoped,” per People Inc. owner Barry Diller.

Barry Diller’s People Inc. pulled its offer for the hotel and casino operator on Thursday—but the media mogul may still be interested in a deal.

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Shares of hospitality and casino entertainment company MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM) fell 10.5% in the pre-market session after People Incorporated announced the withdrawal of its proposal to purchase all public shares of the company.

People Inc., which holds roughly a 27% stake in MGM, said the deal's components weren't coming together as hoped

People (PPLI) is back on investor radars after its Southern Living brand opened the 2026 Idea House in Fredericksburg, Texas, tying magazine content, sponsor products, and paid public tours together. Even with the fanfare around Southern Living’s Idea House, People’s share price has drifted, with a 30-day share price return down 4.42% and a 90-day share price return down 12.10%, while the 1-year total shareholder return sits at 4.28%, pointing to fading momentum after a brief rebound. Spot...

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People Inc. CEO Neil Vogel takes investors inside the publisher's battle with Google.

People Inc. (PPLI) CEO Neil Vogel joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss the publisher's rebranding strategy, evolving media business, and the challenges AI poses to its content and audience.

Andrew “Rusty” Russakoff sees big potential in the company’s “sticky ecosystem” of digital jukeboxes and dartboards in bars and other venues.

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People Incorporated Common Stock (NASDAQ:PPLI) is focusing its capital allocation on its MGM minority stake and its People media business while seeking new homes for several non-core assets, Chief Financial Officer Tim Quinn said during a fireside chat. Quinn said the former IAC has identified MGM

The fair value estimate for MGM Resorts International has shifted slightly to US$50.57 from US$49.24, giving investors an updated reference point for the stock’s long term valuation. That change sits against a backdrop of analysts clustering price targets in the low to mid US$40s and US$50s, with views split on execution risk, growth options, and the impact of the proposed US$48.30 per share take private offer from People Incorporated. Read on to see how these evolving targets and opinions...

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People’s Q2 results were met with a positive market response, reflecting management’s progress in digital revenue growth and ongoing efforts to streamline the business. While total sales fell year over year, management emphasized the resilience of non-session-based revenue streams, improvements in digital segment margins, and operational efficiencies from AI-driven initiatives. CEO-in-waiting Neil Vogel highlighted the company’s focus on reinvesting efficiency gains into growth projects and leve

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People Inc. innovation chief Jonathan Roberts, a physicist who drew maps of Westeros for George R.R. Martin, has bold thoughts on the future of publishers.

In early August 2026, People Incorporated reported second-quarter sales of US$436.74 million, net income of US$506.85 million, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of US$6.77, far above the prior year, alongside reaffirmed 2026 operating income guidance of US$15 million to US$80 million. Management highlighted continued growth and margin expansion in digital operations, supported by asset sales, share repurchases totaling 18.7% of shares since 2020, and plans to...

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People Inc (PPLI) reports 11th consecutive quarter of digital revenue growth, with non-session-based revenue surging 16% and reaffirming full-year guidance despite a 22% decline in core sessions.

People Incorporated Common Stock (NASDAQ:PPLI) reported continued digital revenue growth and higher profitability in its second quarter, while outlining plans to simplify its corporate structure, monetize non-core assets and invest in its core media operations and MGM holdings. The company said dig

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for People (PPLI) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

People (PPLI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +1,427.45% and +1.70%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Digital media conglomerate People (NASDAQGS:PPLI) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2026, but sales fell by 13.5% year on year to $436.7 million. Its GAAP profit of $6.77 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.

The company posted a quarterly profit of $506.9 million, boosted by an unrealized gain on the company’s investment in MGM.

Digital media conglomerate People (NASDAQGS:PPLI) will be announcing earnings results this Monday after the bell. Here’s what to expect.

The hotel and casino company said revenue from MGM’s resorts on the Las Vegas Strip rose 3% to $2.2 billion.

People Incorporated, formerly known as IAC, is exploring a possible sale of The Daily Beast as it looks to focus its portfolio around People Inc. and MGM, sources told Axios.

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People Inc. has made an unsolicited proposal to acquire MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), triggering regulatory and legal scrutiny. Nevada gaming regulators are reviewing the potential impact of the proposed deal on MGM’s casino operations and workforce. Shareholder rights law firms have opened investigations into the MGM board’s fiduciary duties and potential conflicts of interest related to the offer. MGM Resorts International sits at the intersection of gaming, hospitality, and...

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People’s 15.9% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 7.2%, and its stock price has climbed to $45.79 per share. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.