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GameStop makes unsolicited $56bn bid to acquire eBay to boost profits

eBay says it received the offer with no prior talks. GameStop proposes a half-cash, half-stock deal, citing $20bn in potential financing and a 5% eBay stake. CEO Ryan Cohen targets $2bn in annualised cost cuts and would lead the combined company.

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