EBAY STOCK SIGNALS DOUBT ON GAMESTOP DEAL
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eBay's stock jumped 4% to ~$109 on GameStop's $56 billion acquisition offer at $125 per share, but the gap between offer price and market value suggests investors believe the deal faces significant obstacles. GameStop's stock fell 4% in response.
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