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GameStop offers about $55.5 billion to buy eBay

GameStop has offered roughly $55.5 billion for eBay in a bid to transform the online marketplace into an Amazon competitor.

Published May 3, 2026, 10:07 PM EDT | WFMZZ

US video game retailer GameStop made a takeover bid on Sunday to buy eBay for about $55.5 billion. The move aims to turn the online marketplace into a competitor to e-commerce giant Amazon.