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GameStop’s eBay Bid: Can a $9B War Chest Fund a $46B Deal?

September 12, 2026May 2, 2026 by Bruno M.
GameStop’s eBay Bid: Can a $9B War Chest Fund a $46B Deal?

GameStop is reportedly preparing a bid for eBay. With eBay worth $46B and GME holding $9B in cash, we break down the capital markets math behind Ryan Cohen’s boldest move yet.

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