Economy
GameStop Makes Unsolicited $56 Billion Bid to Acquire eBay
GameStop, the video game retailer with a market value of roughly $12 billion, has made an unsolicited $56 billion bid for eBay. eBay confirmed receipt of the offer, which includes half cash and half stock, and says there were no prior discussions. The deal aims to leverage GameStop's cost-cutting philosophy and physical store network to revitalize eBay.