eBay Bounces Back; Focus Turns to GameStop Moves
eBay shares rose 1.6% to $112.13 Thursday after rejecting GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s $56 billion takeover bid. GameStop’s $125-a-share offer remains far above eBay’s trading price, reflecting investor doubts. eBay’s board called the bid “neither credible nor attractive” and cited financing concerns. GameStop disclosed direct ownership of 25,000 eBay shares and economic exposure to 29.1 million more through derivatives.