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The Arena Group Reports Q1 2026 Results
NEW YORK, May 11, 2026--The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) ("The Arena Group" or "Arena"), the brand, data and IP company home to many of the nation's most recognizable brands, including Parade, TheStreet, Men’s Journal, Athlon Sports, ShopHQ and the Adventure Network (including Surfer, Powder, Bike Magazine and more), today announced financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2026 ("Q1 2026").
About this update from The Arena Group Holdings, Inc.
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