Deal or no deal, Yahoo is just the start for the Daily Mail's US push

Media group's interest in buying part of the ailing internet giant may seem perplexing, but the right deal could send its US growth soaring

News that the Daily Mail is considering getting involved in an acquisition of Yahoo has sparked a flurry of interest, but what would an almost 180-year-old media company want with an internet giant past its prime?

First, it is important to understand that a deal would not mean an outright acquisition of Yahoo by DMGT, the Mail's owner. DMGT is a successful media business incorporating far more than just the Daily Mail in print and online, but its finances do not make an outright buyout feasible, even if Yahoo comes at a knockdown price.