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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

eBay Decisively Rejects GameStop's $56B Takeover Bid as 'Not Credible'

eBay rejects GameStop's $56B acquisition bid, citing financing concerns, excessive leverage, and operational risks. Board backs standalone strategy.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Cohen's $56B eBay Bid Stumbles in CNBC Interview, Sparks Investor Flight

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's vague CNBC interview about a $56B unsolicited eBay bid drew criticism. Notable investor Michael Burry exited his position amid concerns over financing and shareholder dilution.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Erica Kollmann

Burry Dumps GameStop as Cohen's $56B eBay Bid Upends Berkshire Blueprint

Michael Burry exits GameStop after CEO Cohen's $56 billion eBay acquisition announcement contradicts the original debt-light investment thesis modeled on Berkshire Hathaway.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Erica Kollmann

GameStop Proposes $55.5B eBay Acquisition to Realize $100B Company Vision

GameStop offers $125/share for eBay in $55.5B deal, leveraging retail footprint to transform into $100B+ commerce powerhouse under Ryan Cohen's leadership.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Lekha Gupta

GameStop's Cohen Launches $56B eBay Takeover Bid, Threatens Proxy Fight

GameStop bids $56 billion for eBay at $125/share, threatening proxy fight if rejected. eBay rises 9% as Cohen pursues aggressive e-commerce expansion strategy.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Mohd Haider

GameStop Pursues eBay Takeover as Cohen Aims for $100B Valuation

GameStop pursues eBay takeover to boost valuation to $100 billion, leveraging nearly $9 billion in cash reserves. Cohen may escalate to shareholder pressure if rejected.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keith Noonan

GameStop's $9B War Chest Tempts Investors—But CEO Cohen Must Show His Hand First

GameStop has amassed $9 billion in cash, signaling major acquisition plans. Investors should wait for CEO Ryan Cohen to clarify targets before buying.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Geoffrey Seiler

GameStop's $9B War Chest Signals Major M&A Play Under Cohen's Leadership

GameStop holds $9B cash plus $368M Bitcoin, positioning CEO Ryan Cohen to acquire undervalued consumer businesses in 2026.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Rick Munarriz

GameStop Eyes 'Transformational' Acquisition with $9B War Chest

GameStop explores 'transformational' acquisition of larger consumer company with $9B cash reserves to reverse four years of declining revenue.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keith Noonan

GameStop Defies Retail Decline as Cohen's Transformation Strategy Trumps Revenue Slump

GameStop Q4 revenue fell 14.1% to $1.1B, yet adjusted EPS surged 63% to $0.49. With $9B cash and strategic shift under Cohen, meme stock bet now hinges on acquisition strategy.
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