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GameStop confirms $56 billion eBay acquisition bid, promises $2 billion in cuts at the company if the takeover is successful

How GameStop will actually be able to pay for the much larger eBay is not entirely clear at this point.

PC Gamer

GameStop boss says $56 billion offer could turn eBay into a "legit competitor to Amazon," believes there's "nobody who is more qualified" than him to run the auction site

"I'm thinking about turning eBay into something worth hundreds of billions of dollars"

GamesRadar

Stocks Turn Lower as Middle East Tensions Rise

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.75%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.23%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.44%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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GameStop Makes $56 Billion Bid For eBay, Signals Readiness For Shareholder Fight

GameStop has proposed acquiring eBay in a deal that would create a major online commerce group spanning retail stores and digital marketplaces, with CEO Ryan Cohen indicating he is prepared to take the bid directly to shareholders if necessary.

International Business Times

Shares of eBay jump take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop's Ryan Cohen

Shares of eBay are soaring before the opening bell after Ryan Cohen's GameStop announced an attempt to take over the company for about $56 billion, seeing it as a vehicle to compete with online retail giant Amazon

The Independent UK

GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay

Video game retailer’s CEO warns that unsolicited bid could turn hostile if it is rebuffed by resale site’s board

The Guardian - UK

GameStop launches $56 billion takeover bid for e-commerce giant eBay

The gaming retailer GameStop has launched a surprise $56 billion (€47.8bn) bid to acquire the online marketplace eBay, marking a potential aggressive expansion into global e-commerce.

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eBay Stock Surges as GameStop Drops $56 Billion Bombshell—Can Ryan Cohen Actually Pull This Off?

eBay stock surges as GameStop unveils a $56B move, sparking market shock. Investors question whether Ryan Cohen can deliver results.

International Business Times UK

Memestock monster GameStop wants to try to devour eBay for some reason

Wait, what, really?

Destructoid

GameStop reportedly wants to buy eBay, a company with four times its market value

CEO Ryan Cohen has big plans for the aging retailer.

PC Gamer

GameStop Shares Climb 1.64% as Retail Traders Revive Meme Stock Interest

GameStop Corp. shares rose 1.64% to $25.36 in morning trading Monday, extending a streak of modest gains as retail investors returned to the embattled video game retailer, once again demonstrating the unpredictable power of meme-stock momentum in 2026.

International Business Times

GameStop Stock Dips Slightly as Meme Traders Monitor Volatile 2026 Session

GameStop Corp. shares edged lower in early trading Thursday, dipping 0.039% to $25.64 by 9:42 a.m. EDT on April 23 as the meme stock favorite continued its pattern of modest moves amid relatively quiet volume and broader market gains.

International Business Times

GameStop Stock Edges Higher as Power Packs Digital Card Launch Gains Traction

GameStop Corp. shares rose modestly in early trading Tuesday, climbing to $25.21 as the video game retailer continued to draw attention following its recent launch of Power Packs, a digital trading card platform that lets collectors buy packs to unlock real PSA-graded physical cards stored securely in a vault.

International Business Times

Big Short's Micheal Burry Makes Sharp U-Turn With JD.Com, Alibaba Buys After Calling Hong Kong Stocks 'Flawed'

Michael Burry, known for his 2008 financial bets, invests in Chinese stocks JD.com and Alibaba, citing attractive valuations amid AI bubble concerns.

International Business Times UK

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Dear GameStop Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 15

GameStop stock rallies as the company announces Power Packs launch. Here’s why GME shares still aren’t worth owning in 2026.

PC Gamer

A former GameStop exec thought building its Steam competitor would be his 'forever job,' but the retailer bet the house on digital distribution being 'a passing phase'

This Picasso hack will never make it as a painter!

GamesRadar

"Gabe really had a great vision": Steam became a PC gaming cornerstone because Valve built a community with "stickiness," says Nightdive chief who worked on GameStop's Steam competitor

"What Steam did better than anybody else was to create a community"

PC Gamer

A contributor to GameStop's long-forgotten Steam competitor explains why he thinks Valve came out on top: 'What Steam did better than anybody else was to create a community'

In hindsight, who would have guessed that Valve would win against the likes of Microsoft, EA, or Ubisoft?

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The Mary Sue

Why Has the White House Social Media Accounts Turned to Meme Posting? You’re Official Government Accounts

Stop posting memes!!!!!

PC Gamer

Nightdive's Larry Kuperman retires after 25-year career in games: 'We never looked at games as products'

"If I have one parting lesson to give to the industry, it's never say die."

Barchart

Is GameStop Buying Best Buy? And If So, Does That Make GME Stock a Buy?

Best Buy stock was up on reports that GameStop may acquire the consumer electronics company.

Tom’s Guide

I used 3 AI tools to avoid the PS5 Price Hike — here’s what worked and saved me the most money

Here's how I used ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity to find the best deal on a PS5 Pro before the April 2, 2026, price hike went into effect

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GameStop Is Holding Nearly $9 Billion in Cash. What Does That Mean for GME Stock?

A smart, accretive acquisition could unlock significant upside while a misstep could quickly compress that premium.

MarketBeat

GameStop Stabilizing: What Comes Next for Investors?

GameStop made progress on its turnaround, but not enough to move the needle. The business remains in structural decline with no end in sight.

Fortune

Gen Z can’t afford a house. Some parents are choosing to fund their down payments over their college funds

Nearly three-quarters of parents are considering helping their kids buy a home amid the most dire market for first-time homebuyers.

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