Six years after Reddit traders rescued it from collapse, GameStop has turned cost cuts, collectibles and bitcoin into a generational comeback — and is now trying to buy eBay in a $55.5 billion bid

GameStop’s $55.5 billion bid for eBay faces market skepticism as analysts question financing, dilution and the odds of Ryan Cohen pulling off the takeover.

Analysts questioned whether GameStop could afford the acquisition.

GameStop’s activist bid for eBay pairs a takeover with an options trade that could work whether or not the deal goes through.

GameStop's chief executive Ryan Cohen told the Wall Street Journal that he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

GameStop made a takeover bid for eBay, offering $125 per share in a cash-and-stock deal that values the e-commerce platform at roughly $55.5 billion.

It's making an unsolicited offer to buy the U.S. online marketplace.

It's making an unsolicited offer to buy the U.S. online marketplace.

GameStop has offered to buy ecommerce giant eBay, a tie-up that the video game retailer’s boss believes could produce a “legit competitor” to Amazon.

Video game retailer’s CEO warns that unsolicited bid could turn hostile if it is rebuffed by resale site’s board

GameStop has made a $55.5 billion offer to buy eBay, with the video game retailer's CEO saying the move could create a strong competitor to Amazon.

eBay confirms receiving GameStop's offer, with no prior discussions between the companies

Amid falling revenue and store closures, GameStop wants to buy the much larger eBay.

eBay confirmed the huge bid on Monday and said that it has had no talks with GameStop or received any outreach from the company before it received the proposal.

Six years after Reddit traders rescued it from collapse, GameStop has turned cost cuts, collectibles and bitcoin into a generational comeback — and is now trying to buy eBay in a…

It’s not just in your head: GameStop’s pursuit of eBay doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense.

The GameStop CEO gave an interview to CNBC this week that's gone viral.