GameStop shares fell over 10% after CEO Ryan Cohen sidestepped questions on funding its $55.5 billion bid for eBay. The proposed half-cash, half-stock deal faces a funding gap despite planned debt and cash use. eBay has not engaged, while Cohen may pursue a proxy fight if required.
US stocks: US market ends higher as Amazon soothes AI jitters
Wall Street closed higher on Friday, driven by Amazon’s strong quarterly report. The tech giant’s results eased concerns about AI infrastructure spending. Apple’s stock dropped