Andrew Ross Sorkin reports that eBay has officially rejected GameStop's $56 billion takeover bid, calling the proposal not credible nor attractive. The discussion covers Ryan Cohen's defense of his half-cash, half-stock offer and his derivative-based stake in eBay. One anchor suggests that instead of pursuing eBay, Cohen should target NVIDIA as a better investment.
- eBay board rejects GameStop's $56 billion buyout offer as not credible nor attractive.
- GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen defends his offer, citing ability to issue stock as currency.
- Cohen's stake in eBay is held through options and derivatives, raising voting concerns.
- The segment notes eBay's historical underperformance and governance issues.
- A CNBC anchor suggests buying NVIDIA instead of eBay.
- Andrew Ross Sorkin indicates the story may not be over and Cohen could continue to agitate.