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eBay (EBAY) Shares Rise on $56 Billion GameStop Bid

Published on 5/4/2026

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eBay (EBAY) Shares Rise on $56 Billion GameStop Bid

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Shares of eBay (EBAY) increased by over 8% in premarket trading following a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop (GME). The proposed deal includes a cash and stock offer of $125 per share. GameStop currently holds a 5% stake in eBay and aims to cut $2 billion in annual costs post-transaction. Despite the positive movement in eBay's stock, GameStop's shares fell by more than 3% amid the news, highlighting mixed market reactions to the deal's potential impact.

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