Business/rumor/2026-09-23

Barry Diller's People withdraws $18 billion bid for MGM Resorts

Barry Diller's company, Diller's People, withdrew its $18 billion bid to acquire MGM Resorts, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. This withdrawal followed discussions where MGM Resorts reportedly considered a bid for Diller's People Inc. Following the news of the bid's withdrawal, MGM Resorts' shares experienced a significant decline.

3 articles from 1 outlet covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a rumor.

What do all outlets agree on?

1 outlet covered “Barry Diller's People withdraws $18 billion bid for MGM Resorts”. All of them report the following:

  • Barry Diller's People withdrew bid for MGM Resorts
  • Bid was valued at $18 billion
  • MGM Resorts shares tumbled
  • MGM discussed a bid for Barry Diller's People Inc
  • Wall Street Journal reported the events

Which outlets covered this?

All 3 articles found on this story, grouped by the stance of the piece. Every link goes to the original publisher.

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Barry Diller withdraws bid for MGM Resorts, WSJ reportsInvesting.com — Stock Market News · financial press
MGM Resorts shares tumble after Diller’s People withdraws $18 billion bidInvesting.com — Stock Market News · financial press
MGM discusses bid for Barry Diller’s People Inc, WSJ reportsInvesting.com — Stock Market News · financial press

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