Let's talk a bit more about the data this morning in the market with Mona Mahajin. Edward Jones, head of investment strategy, joins us here at Post9. Always good to see you.Welcome. Happy holidays. Um, you think there's time for a rally to show up before you're in.>> You know, look, um, Santa Claus came a little bit to town this morning. We enjoyed seeing that CPI print come in well below expectations. What particularly caught our eye was the core CPI reading.Nice to see 2.6%. You know, keep in mind twothir ...

Let's talk a bit more about the data this morning in the market with Mona Mahajin. Edward Jones, head of investment strategy, joins us here at Post9. Always good to see you.Welcome. Happy holidays. Um, you think there's time for a rally to show up before you're in.>> You know, look, um, Santa Claus came a little bit to town this morning. We enjoyed seeing that CPI print come in well below expectations. What particularly caught our eye was the core CPI reading.Nice to see 2.6%. You know, keep in mind twothir ...

Core Viewpoint - MGM Resorts International has shown resilience despite challenges in the Las Vegas tourism sector, with potential for a strong performance in 2026 [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the nine-month period ending September 30, 2025, MGM reported essentially zero revenue growth compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting weak results from Las Vegas Strip operations [5]. - The company experienced a 4.9% drop in adjusted EBITDA for the same nine-month period, while Caesars Entertainment reported a 4.2% decline [6]. Market Position - MGM's stock has underperformed compared to the S&P 500, but it is currently up 2.57% year-to-date [2]. - MGM trades at a forward P/E ratio of 15, significantly lower than Caesars' 29, indicating potential for valuation expansion [8]. Future Outlook - Analysts have a wide range of earnings forecasts for MGM in 2026, with estimates ranging from $0.30 to $3.31 per share [8]. - Positive developments, such as improved Las Vegas Strip results and growth in BetMGM and MGM China, could drive a rebound in stock valuation [9][10].