EBAY REJECTS GAMESTOP'S $56 BILLION BID
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eBay's board has officially rejected GameStop's acquisition proposal, deeming it neither credible nor attractive. The online marketplace cited operational risks and financing concerns in its Tuesday letter to GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen.
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