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GameStop makes daring bid for eBay, hoping to rival Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/05\/04\/business\/gamestop-buys-ebay-intl<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-04 06:18:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.cnn.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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– GameStop has proposed an acquisition of eBay for $55.5 billion, believing it could create a strong competitor to Amazon.
\n– This offer comes amidst a revival for eBay, which has been working on reinventing itself against competition from Walmart, Amazon, Shein, and Facebook Marketplace.
\n– GameStop’s offer is $125 per share, comprising half cash and half stock, representing a notable premium over eBay\u2019s share price before GameStop began accumulating a 5% stake.
\n– As of recent data, GameStop is valued at $11.9 billion, marking an ambitious move considering eBay’s valuation at $46.2 billion. eBay\u2019s shares have risen considerably following the bid reveal.
\n– GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has stated the intention to cut costs, enhance profitability and leverage GameStop\u2019s 1,600 stores to benefit eBay\u2019s online operations, aiming for a combined entity that could challenge Amazon effectively.
\n– Cohen also sees significant advantages in live commerce and intends to take over as CEO of the merged company.
\n– eBay, founded in 1995, remains a significant player in the U.S. e-commerce market but has seen declining market share, according to market research from Emarketer.
\n– The company experienced a surge during the Covid-19 pandemic and has invested in artificial intelligence to increase appeal to shareholders, with stock showing a substantial increase since 2020.
\n– eBay announced its purchase of the British online resale platform Depop for $1.2 billion in February, pending regulatory approval in the UK.
\n– eBay recently reported a 19% increase in first-quarter revenue, with its gross merchandise volume rising by 18% to $22.2 billion.
\n– GameStop found prominence during the 2021 meme stock frenzy and has faced challenges due to a shift towards online streaming and digital downloads, yet has turned its financials around under Cohen\u2019s leadership, switching from a net loss to net income in its latest financial year.
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