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In an email to eBay chair Paul Pressler, GameStop CEO Cohen expressed disapproval at the board's refusal to engage with GameStop's proposal or even agree to a meeting.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen called eBay leadership 'a bunch of losers' after his $55 billion takeover bid was rejected.
One day after eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) dismissed the $56 billion takeover proposal as "neither credible nor attractive," GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) CEO Ryan Cohen fired back in a letter to Chairman Paul Pressler and in an interview with Piers Morgan, criticizing management and signaling he may intensify his efforts. Cohen Challenges eBay Leadership After Rejected Buyout Offer In the letter, Cohen argued that shareholders — not the board — should decide the fate of his $125-per-share bid, Reuters r
Considering whether eBay at US$113.01 still offers value after a strong run, or if the easy money has already been made. The stock has recently posted returns of 4.5% over 7 days, 15.1% over 30 days, 29.8% year to date and 65.7% over 1 year, with 172.2% over 3 years and 106.3% over 5 years. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in large consumer platforms and how they are priced relative to peers and broader equity markets. Investors are paying closer attention to how...
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen told eBay's board on Wednesday that they should not reject his $56 billion takeover proposal and the e-commerce company's shareholders deserve a chance to evaluate it. Cohen reacted one day after eBay rejected his unsolicited offer to buy the company, calling the proposal "neither credible nor attractive." In a letter to eBay's chairman and separate online interview with journalist Piers Morgan, Cohen, a billionaire investor, signaled his intention to keep going and hinted at possible next steps to try and win his prize.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen on Wednesday told eBay's board that the company should not reject his $56 billion takeover proposal and that the company's shareholders deserve a chance to evaluate it. Cohen wrote to the chairman of eBay that he requested a meeting with the company's board but that the board declined, according to the letter which was seen by Reuters. Cohen sent his letter one day after eBay on Tuesday rejected his stock and cash offer.
GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) CEO Ryan Cohen is making his clearest case yet for why he wants eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY), framing the proposed deal as a chance to transform one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the U.S. under an owner-operator model. GME stock is moving. See the chart and price action here. Cohen joined Anthony Pompliano on the "From the Desk of Anthony Pompliano" podcast and explained why he wants to acquire eBay. FULL INTERVIEW: @ryancohen explains his plan to acquire eBay.He un
One firm is doubling down on its bull case for the online marketplace. Citi analyst Ronald Josey raised his price target on eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) stock to $127 from $114, maintaining a Buy rating. The price target raise reflects what Citi describes as improving operational execution and continued momentum across the company’s targeted growth categories. For ... Citi Hikes eBay Price Target to $127: Better Execution Drives Q1 Beat
Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP) provides the e-commerce infrastructure for a diverse merchant base, including brands such as Skullcandy, Daily Harvest, and Carrier. Despite this established market position, the stock has faced significant selling pressure recently, declining 38% year-to-date and reaching a 52-week low of $97 in May 2026.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen isn’t giving up on his quest to buy eBay, even after his unsolicited $56 billion takeover proposal was rejected earlier this week. EBay “needs to be on Ozempic–it’s literally obese,” Cohen said in an interview with crypto influencer Anthony Pompliano that was published online Wednesday. Cohen went on to explain why he wants to own eBay, including big cost-cutting opportunities he says he is eyeing.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen made an ambitious bid for eBay, a company nearly four times the size of his own. eBay's board wasn't impressed.
Felix Salmon called Ryan Cohen’s bid for eBay largely posturing dressed up as M&A. The math agrees. GameStop (NYSE:GME) carries a market cap of roughly $10.25 billion and is offering $125 per eBay share in a 50% cash, 50% stock structure that would require something like $28 billion in cash against $9 billion on the ... Felix Salmon Says GameStop’s $54 Billion eBay Bid Is Mostly a Stunt. Ryan Cohen Wins Either Way.
Morgan Stanley sees several paths for takeover fight ahead
This marks the end of a short-lived takeover bid for a global e-commerce leader, more than a week since GameStop's proposal worth nearly $56 billion.
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When eBay roundly rejected a takeover approach from GameStop on Tuesday, one reason was its suitor’s governance. True, it was the sixth reason...
GameStop needs a lot of help if it wants to buy eBay. The video game retailer’s stock has lost more than $20 billion in value since their 2021 peak.
GameStop (NYSE:GME) submitted an unsolicited US$56b all stock bid to acquire eBay, which eBay's board rejected as neither credible nor attractive. eBay cited concerns about financing, execution risk, and corporate governance, while GameStop has requested an increase in authorized shares, drawing attention to how any large deal might be funded. High profile investor Michael Burry exited his entire position in GameStop after the bid surfaced, adding to questions about the company’s direction...
Semis took a breather, and so did stocks. A reversal for the semiconductor sector brought the market to a standstill. The S&P 500 fell 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite dropped 0.7%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added just 56 points, or 0.
GameStop needs a lot of help if it wants to buy eBay. The video game retailer’s stock has lost more than $20 billion in value since their 2021 peak.
<body><p>STORY: :: eBay</p><p>EBay on Tuesday rejected a $56 billion takeover bid from the much smaller GameStop.</p><p>Chairman Paul Pressler said in a statement that the proposal was "neither credible nor attractive."</p><p>He also pointed to other concerns regarding the bid, including its financing, its impact on eBay's long-term growth and the leadership structure of a potentially combined company.</p><p>:: eBay</p><p>Pressler added that "eBay's Board is confident the company, under its current management team, is well-positioned to continue to drive sustainable growth."</p><p>GameStop did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p><p>Last week, the videogame retailer's CEO, Ryan Cohen, surprised Wall Street with his bid, which included a $20 billion debt financing commitment from TD Bank.</p><p>:: eBay</p><p>But analysts and investors have doubted whether the half-cash, half-stock bid would succeed.</p><p>:: eBay website</p><p>Cohen, who has built a 5% stake in eBay, has signaled he may be ready to take the offer directly to shareholders.</p><p>Shares in eBay closed up over 2% on Tuesday, while GameStop fell over 3%.</p></body>
What Happened in Markets Today Semis took a breather, and so did stocks. A reversal for the semiconductor sector brought the market to a standstill. The S&P 500 fell 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite dropped 0.
EBay called GameStop's takeover bid 'neither credible nor attractive.'
Deal or no deal, GameStop's recent bid to buy eBay is good news for the e-commerce company's stock.
Consumer stocks were mixed late Tuesday afternoon with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sect
Consumer stocks were mixed Tuesday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector S
GameStop Stock Falls After eBay Rejects $56 Billion Takeover Bid
eBay's board rejected GameStop's $56 billion takeover bid, calling it "neither credible nor attractive." Now questions are growing over whether CEO Ryan Cohen will sell the company's $368 million bitcoin position to make the deal look more credible. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
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