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Major Averages Mixed at Noon as Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran Tensions

The major averages were mixed near noon as investors weigh escalating U.S.-Iran tensions against continued strength in the AI trade. Oil prices surged following weekend developments involving Iran, raising concerns that energy costs could once again become a source of inflation pressure. Of note, Iranian state media reported that the country's negotiators are ceasing communication with the U.S. and that Iran will completely close off the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel's attacks on Lebanon.Meanwhile, Nvidia led technology stocks higher following the launch of a new chip for PCs. The news comes as traders continue to funnel money into AI-related names, semiconductors, data-center infrastructure, and power-generation plays.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Nvidiadeveloped in partnership with Microsoftthat will be incorporated into a new RTX Spark chip for PCsTaylor Morrisonby Berkshire Hathawayfor $72.50 per share in cashPeople IncorporatedMGM Resortsfor $48.30 per share in cashWeatherfordNCS Multistagein a cash and stock transactionYum! Brandsis in exclusive talks to sell its Pizza Hut business to LongRange Capital,2. WALL STREET CALLS:Dell Technologiesto Equal Weight at Morgan StanleyCampbell'sto Equal Weight at StephensKohl'sto Buy at CitiRedwireto Hold at Jefferies following 223% advanceHawkEye 360with mostly Buy and equivalent ratings3. AROUND THE WEB:Inteland 3DGS Inc. USA will invest about $3.3B to build a semiconductor substrate manufacturing plant in the Odisha's Bhubaneswar-Khurda region, Reuters reportsApproximately 1,000 workers at the American Axle plant in Three Rivers, Michigan are set to strike, which will stall production of key parts for certain General Motorstrucks, WSJ saysMetahas agreed to pay about $27M to settle a lawsuit filed by a Kentucky school district, Bloomberg saysAppleis delaying iPhone-connected smart glasses to late 2027, aiming to disrupt the mid-tier $200-$500 eyewear market the way it disrupted the watch market, Bloomberg reportsSoftBankhas become Japan's largest company in market value, driven by AI demand and rising global investor interest in the sector, FT says4. MOVERS:Optimum Communicationshigher afterfor shares of stockREalloysincreases after announcing it will be included in theAMCgains after recording itssince 2019Immuneeringfalls afterfrom its Phase 2a trial evaluating atebimetinib in combination with modified gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxelBlackSkylower after Jefferiesthe stock to Hold from Buy5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Rapid7for Q2 and FY26SAICand raised its guidance for FY27Humanafor FY26Cango, with EPS and revenue lower year-over-yearBroadcomon June 3, 2026INDEXES:Near midday, the Dow was down 0.22%, or 111.40, to 50,921.06, the Nasdaq was up 0.23%, or 61.30, to 27,033.92, and the S&P 500 was up 0.05%, or 4.09, to 7,584.15.

MGM Confirms IAC Acquisition Offer at $48.30

MGM Resorts International (MGM) confirms that it received an offer today from People Incorporated (IAC) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the company that it does not already own for $48.30 per share in cash. "The Company's Board of Directors, in consultation with its financial and legal advisors, will carefully review and consider the proposal to determine the course of action that it believes is in the best interests of the Company and all of its shareholders. MGM Resorts shareholders do not need to take any action at this time. The Company cannot provide assurances that such proposal or any subsequent proposal will result in an agreement or a transaction being reached or, if so, as to the timing, price or other terms and conditions of any such agreement. The Company remains focused on advancing its position as the world's premier gaming entertainment company," MGM stated.

People Incorporated Proposes to Acquire MGM at $48.30 per Share

Barry Diller submitted the following letter to the MGM Board of Directors setting forth the terms of the proposal: "Dear Members of the Board of Directors: People Incorporated (f/k/a IAC) began investing in MGM in 2020, based on our view that it represents a durable growth business not easily displaced by technology. We believe that MGM's assets and businesses are not currently realizing their full potential in the public markets and that it will be difficult to correct this situation in MGM's current form as a public company. Accordingly, we would like to work with MGM to agree on a transaction in which our company and other investors provide MGM's public shareholders with an attractive premium in cash for their interest in MGM, and MGM would become a private company. People Incorporated is accordingly submitting a non-binding proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of MGM not already owned by IAC, for 100% cash consideration of $48.30 per share. This proposal represents a premium of 24.1% to the volume-weighted average price of MGM common stock for the 30 trading days ending on May 29, 2026, a more than 30% premium to the volume-weighted average price for the 90 trading days ending on the same date, and a 10.6% premium to the most recent closing price. People Incorporated will be a good steward for MGM's assets, given our large stake in the business today and our deep familiarity with the business. MGM shareholders will receive attractive value for their shares, fully de-risking their investment at a compelling return. Our proposal is subject to customary conditions, including the negotiation and execution of a mutually satisfactory binding agreement. Given our substantial knowledge of MGM, we expect that we can complete our confirmatory due diligence quickly, in parallel with negotiation of the definitive transaction agreements and finalizing required financing, and reach a prompt signing. We can deliver a highly certain transaction. The transaction would not be subject to any financing condition, and we are confident in our ability to fund the purchase price while maintaining prudent leverage, based on existing cash on hand at People Incorporated and MGM and preliminary conversations with other potential equity investors and financing sources. The transaction would be subject to limited competition approvals and applicable gaming regulatory approvals, and we would work closely with MGM in obtaining those approvals. We expect that People Incorporated would own just over a majority of the post-closing equity in MGM, and would have control over the business, with minority ownership by other investors (who may include some current MGM shareholders). We expect MGM's current management team would continue to lead the business and would seek to discuss suitable terms with the relevant individuals at the appropriate point in the process. We fully recognize that the MGM board will need to consider this transaction under the appropriate Delaware procedures, and of course I will recuse myself from any deliberations of the MGM Board regarding this transaction or any alternative. We wish to confirm to you that People Incorporated has no intention to sell our existing ownership stake in MGM, or to pursue or vote in favor of any merger or other similar extraordinary transaction that would result in a change in control to another party or dilute in any meaningful respect our economic and voting interest in MGM. This letter is a non-binding expression of interest only, and People Incorporated reserves the right to withdraw or modify the proposal at any time, or to terminate discussions and negotiations at any time in our sole discretion. No legal obligation with respect to our proposal or any other matter will arise unless and until we have executed definitive transaction documentation with MGM. People Incorporated intends to promptly file an amended Schedule 13D reflecting the submission of this proposal. We are prepared to work expeditiously to agree to a definitive transaction. Sincerely, Barry Diller."