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GameStop Takes Significant Stake in eBay After Merger Proposal is Rejected

GameStop, the video game retailer, disclosed on Monday that it now holds approximately 9.8% of e-commerce platform eBay's common stock, equivalent to about 43.4 million shares, after converting...

GameStop Takes Significant Stake in eBay After Merger Proposal is Rejected

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