Jeff Smith's Starboard Value has a more than 6.5% stake in Match Group and is pushing the company to focus on product innovation and margin improvement. Starboard has been in talks with management, but said if a turnaround can't be executed under CEO Bernard Kim, the company should look to go private.
Activist investor Starboard has a position in Tinder owner Match of more than 6.5% and is pushing for a possible sale if a turnaround isn't successful, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The once-buoyant realm of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) is up against serious challenges as it aims to secure a foothold in the mainstream market. The lack of content and steep prices continue to impact broader adoption, prompting savvy investors to consider offloading virtual reality stocks to sell.
Match Group (MTCH) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
The metaverse is still a work in progress. After Facebook decided to change its company name to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META ) back in 2021, many investors thought the metaverse would be the next big thing for entertainment and online interactions.