GameStop’s wild bid for eBay

CEO Ryan Cohen is pushing to acquire eBay despite it having a market capitalisation four times that of his company

GameStop CEO opens eBay storefront to pay for potential eBay acquisition

Ryan Cohen selling tube socks and baseball cards after offering $55.5bn, although source of funds remains unclear GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen said he is selling vintage video games, baseball cards, GameStop merchandise and a $14,000 pair of tube socks to help fund the company’s proposed $55.5bn acquisition of eBay. His platform of choice? eBay, of course. Continue reading...

By Lauren Aratani in New York City

Ryan Cohen's mysterious bank letter backing GameStop's eBay bid reveals a big issue with deal

The combined company would need to maintain an investment-grade credit profile, GameStop's mysterious financing letter said.

EBay permanently bans GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen for putting its community ‘at risk’ following takeover attempt

The GameStop chief, who proposed acquiring eBay for $55.5 billion Monday, was selling GameStop-related merchandise through his account.

By Weston Blasi

GameStop CEO says he was 'permanently suspended' from eBay — but his listings are still up, including $14,000 socks

Ryan Cohen said that eBay suspended his account less than ten hours after announcing he was listing items. His listings are still up and receiving bids, however, and his profile is still accessible. GameStop; Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen claims that eBay suspended his account. Cohen listed some of his personal items on eBay in a publicity stunt after submitting an unsolicited bid to acquire the company. Whether he was actually suspended isn't clear. Cohen's eBay...

GameStop stock is plummeting after its CEO's bizarre interview left investors feeling uncertain about his eBay plans

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen, Who Is Trying to Buy eBay for $56 Billion, Says He Was Suspended From eBay

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen says his account was suspended from eBay amid a drive to sell items on the auction site he’s trying to buy for $56 billion.

By Wesley Yin-Poole

eBay Nukes GameStop CEO's Account After Buyout Stunt

eBay Nukes GameStop CEO's Account After Buyout Stunt GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen revealed on X that his eBay account was suspended after he listed a pair of "used socks" on the auction website, a publicity stunt that comes as he pursues a $56 billion bid to acquire the online marketplace. Cohen listed a pair of used socks on his eBay account, but it appears he also listed other items, as the warning notification in the screenshot he posted on X shows: "You've reached the amount ($50...

By Tyler Durden