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The 'PayPal Mafia' built a $1.5 billion fintech pioneer. The company they left behind is struggling

Fortune coined the term "PayPal Mafia" in 2007. Two decades later, the mafia is thriving, but PayPal isn't.

Fortune · May 6

Recession Indicator: eBay's Stock Is Up More Than 50% Over the Past Year

eBay is providing investors with a counter-cyclical recession hedge this year, as gross merchandise volume growth has driven a 26% gain for the stock in 2026.

MarketBeat · May 6

GameStop Stock Is Selling Off on Its Bid for eBay. Wall Street Doesn't Think the Deal Will Go Through Anyway.

GameStop stock is sliding after its surprise $55.5 billion bid for eBay. Wall Street analysts say the deal faces long odds. Here is what investors need to know.

Barchart · May 5

"I'm tired of everything being scalped": Steam Controllers are selling for $399 as PC gamers discuss the effects of consumerism and FOMO

Valve's new Steam Controller sold out almost immediately, and they're now being sold on eBay for as much as $399. PC gamers obviously aren't happy, but there's a good reason why scalpers feel the need to do what they do.

Windows Central · May 5

If you thought $99 was bad, eBay resellers are already listing the sold-out Steam Controller for over $200 after Valve's stock vanished within hours

Valve's new Steam Controller sold out almost immediately, but resellers on eBay are already listing the gamepad with huge markups.

GamesRadar · May 5

Michael Burry Dumps GameStop — Warns $55.5bn eBay Takeover Is 'Road To Capitalist Hell'

Michael Burry criticizes GameStop's $55.5 billion bid for eBay, citing concerns over financing and strategic direction. He suggests alternative acquisition targets like Wayfair.

International Business Times UK · May 5

GameStop CEO baffles CNBC anchors in bizarre interview

Asked where the money will come from for his proposed eBay acquisition, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen claimed not to understand the question.

PC Gamer · May 5

eBay resellers are turning a tidy profit on Steam Controllers

Valve's new Steam Controller sold out quickly, creating an opportunity for tech scalpers.

PC Gamer · May 4

GameStop shares fall 10% after CEO skirts questions over eBay acquisition details

Ryan Cohen said he didn’t understand questions about how the video games retailer could afford its $55.5bn bid

The Guardian - US · May 4

Stocks Fall Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.21%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.42%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · May 4