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eBay (EBAY) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

he move signals GameStop is not backing away after eBay's board rejected its buyout approach.

GameStop disclosed ownership of 25,000 eBay shares and additional economic exposure tied to more than 34 million shares.

Amazon's scale and eBay's capital-light model drive distinct strengths in e-commerce, but 2025's financials reveal key differences in growth, margins, and risk.

Chip-design software company added Jesse Cohn to its board of directors as part of an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management.

Cohen still has several options, but none appear easy after eBay's rejection.

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen shared few details when he said he would do "whatever we need to do" to buy eBay after the e-commerce company rejected his $56 billion unsolicited takeover bid as "neither credible nor attractive." In early May, Cohen offered eBay's board $125 a share as well as his services as CEO. Half the offer was in cash and half in stock, with the cash portion ‌coming from GameStop's $9.4 billion in cash reserves.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after Iran-US peace progress and the broader market hitting all-time highs lifted sentiment.

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While heavily skewed by a rebound from 2022 lows, eBay's (EBAY) net income grew an average of 96.7% over three years, yet its earnings per share surged 101.1%. This gap is the denominator effect in action, where a shrinking share count amplifies shareholder returns. Is this a sign of a flawless machine, or a company buying time.

MELI and EBAY continue growing their marketplaces, but rising costs and margins tell different stories.

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen wants to buy eBay for $125/share despite board rejection. Here's what GME's balance sheet tells us about whether this deal can actually happen.

Ryan Cohen questioned eBay's $2.4B marketing budget as the company began recruiting a Marketing Effectiveness lead in Toronto.

Gaming retailer GameStop wants to add 1.5 billion shares to its authorized share count as it seeks to maximize financial flexibility.

When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention. These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.

GameStop asked its shareholders to approve an increase in its share count. The video game retailer made the request in a Friday letter to shareholders, in which the company's board also proposed giving its chief executive, Ryan Cohen, a 100% performance-based option award. "A reserve of authorized shares ensures GameStop can act decisively when the right opportunity arises," the company said in the letter.

GameStop stated in its filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it is seeking shareholder approval to increase its authorized common shares to 2.5 billion from 1 billion.

GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) is requesting the approval of its shareholders to significantly increase its authorized share capital to as many as 2.5 billion shares, up from about 450 million, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing released Thursday. The company said the proposal...

Shares of online marketplace eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after GameStop increased its stake in the company as a takeover battle escalates.

Today’s Opening Bid panel, led by Executive Editor Brian Sozzi, tackles the show’s question of the day: Should GameStop (GME) CEO Ryan Cohen be taken seriously as an investor in eBay? The panel debates what Cohen’s involvement could mean for the company and investors.

Amended filing shows larger derivative-linked position

Arm Holdings surged more than 15%, while Sellas Life Sciences rallied by over 18% and eBay climbed up 4% at close.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.

GameStop, led by CEO Ryan Cohen, recently made an unsolicited multi billion dollar takeover offer for NasdaqGS:EBAY that eBay's board rejected as not credible. Following the rejected bid, GameStop increased its economic exposure to eBay through derivatives and public filings, now holding more than 6% economic interest. Cohen is publicly pushing for leadership changes and cost cuts at eBay, signaling potential for further board level confrontations. eBay, listed as NasdaqGS:EBAY, operates a...

We just covered the Michael Burry Stock Portfolio: Top 8 Stock Picks in 2026 and GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) ranks 8th on this list. Latest reports suggest that Michael Burry has sold off his entire stake in GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) after the CEO of the gaming firm made a surprising offer to acquire multinational ecommerce firm […]

Investing.com -- GameStop has increased its stake in eBay to approximately 6.6% from around 5%, according to a regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday.

GameStop Fires New Shot in eBay Deal War With Stake Increase

GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) shares are jumping Wednesday after a new filing revealed that the company has increased its ownership stake in eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) to roughly 6.6% from about 5%. The move escalates CEO Ryan Cohen's ongoing push to acquire the e‑commerce company. GameStop stock is building positive momentum. Why are GME shares climbing? GameStop Boosts Its Stake In eBay A new SEC filing showed that GameStop now controls about 6.55% of eBay's outstanding shares when including both commo

The move signals the gaming company’s ongoing interest in taking over the online auction and shopping site.

GameStop (GME) has increased its stake in eBay (EBAY) by over 6.5% after the e-commerce platform rejected GameStop's $56 billion takeover bid earlier this month. Market Catalysts Anchor Julie Hyman uses AlphaSpace — Yahoo Finance's new investing platform — to take a closer look at GameStop and eBay's respective stock performances amid these headlines. Earlier this week, Yahoo Finance launched AlphaSpace, a premium investment platform that combines data, charting, news, analysis, and more to help retail investors understand markets and make smart decisions faster.