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Market Chatter: EBay's Board to Meet This Week to Discuss GameStop Bid

EBay's (EBAY) board is meeting this week to review the unsolicited $55.5 billion acquisition offer from GameStop (GME) Chief Executive Ryan Cohen, Semafor reported Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.Cohen failed to convince serious shareholders to back his move during an interview on CNBC on Monday, according to the report.EBay and GameStop did not immediately reply to a request for comment from.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: $105.62, Change: $-3.71, Percent Change: -3.39%

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Hertz Car Sales Launches Digital Showroom on EBay

Hertz Global (HTZ) unit Hertz Car Sales said Tuesday it has expanded its digital retail presence with eBay (EBAY), bringing thousands of near-new vehicles to the online marketplace.Hertz will have its own car sales showroom on the platform, the company said.The move advances its strategy to make retail its primary sales channel, Hertz said.Price: $5.92, Change: $+0.11, Percent Change: +1.91%

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Asia Markets

US Equity Indexes Fall, Crude Oil Futures Advance as Iran Ceasefire at Risk of Falling Apart

US equity indexes fell while crude oil futures jumped amid reports of strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates on Monday, fueling concern that the Iran ceasefire could fall apart.The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.1% to 48,941.90, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% to 7,200.75 and the Nasdaq Composite lower by 0.2% to 25,067.80 at the close. All sectors except energy retreated, with materials and industrials leading the decliners.The US and Iran exchanged fire in the Persian Gulf in a flareup of violence on Monday that also drew in the UAE, prompting calls for renewed strikes on Iranian targets, Bloomberg reported. The US military fought off attacks from Iranian drones, missiles, and armed small boats as it facilitated the passage of two US-flagged vessels through the Hormuz, US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper was cited as telling reporters in a briefing on Monday.President Donald Trump warned Iran will be "blown off the face of the earth" if it targets US ships that are protecting commercial vessels transiting the crucial waterway, CNBC cited Trump's interview on Fox News.US envoy to the United Nations Mike Waltz told reporters Monday that the US will co-draft a Security Council resolution with Bahrain and its Gulf allies that would "hold Iran to account" for its months-long chokehold over crude oil transit in Hormuz, according to a report from Associated Press.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures jumped 2.9% to $104.89, and Brent crude futures surged 5% to $113.60.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 5.4 basis points to 4.43%, the highest in more than a month on an intraday basis. Two-year yield jumped six basis points to 3.95%.In precious metals, gold futures dropped 2.6% to $4,525.1, and silver futures slumped 4.3% to $73.13.In economic news, new orders for US factory goods rose by 1.5% in March, above expectations for a 0.6% gain in a Bloomberg-compiled survey, following a revised 0.3% increase in February. Excluding a 0.8% rebound in transportation orders, new orders would have been up 1.6%, above a 1.3% gain expected and the same as in February.In company news, Video game retailer GameStop (GME) proposed acquiring eBay (EBAY) in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $55.5 billion. Shares of eBay jumped 5.1%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) lowered its full-year earnings outlook amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the war in the Middle East. The cruise operator's first-quarter revenue also fell short of market expectations. Its shares slumped 8.6%, among the steepest decliners in the S&P 500.United Parcel Service (UPS) maintained its 2026 sales outlook while flagging a potential demand impact from the Middle East conflict. Shares of the package delivery giant sank 10%, the worst performer on the S&P 500.

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US Markets

S&P 500, Nasdaq Retreat From Record, Oil Jumps Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq retreated from record highs as oil prices jumped amid signs that the Middle East conflict could intensify again.The S&P 500 lost 0.4% to close at 7,200.8, while the Nasdaq fell 0.2% to 25,067.8. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 1.1% lower at 48,941.9. Barring energy, all sectors were in the red, led by materials.Brent crude jumped 5.3% to $113.87 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose 3.1% to $105.12.The US military destroyed six Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after Tehran attacked US Navy ships and commercial vessels, CNN reported, citing Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of the US Central Command.A senior Iranian military official disputed that claim, Fox News reported, citing Iranian media. US President Donald Trump told news agency that Iran will be "blown off the face of the Earth" if they attack US vessels that support Trump's initiative to escort commercial ships through the Strait of HormuzTehran fired missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates, the UAE's Defense Ministry said in a post on X earlier in the day.Two US-flagged vessels passed through the strait, the Central Command said Monday, denying claims from Iran that a US ship had been hit. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said no commercial vessels or oil tankers had transited the narrow waterway, CNN reported.Meanwhile, the Israeli military reportedly issued an evacuation order for 10 villages in southern Lebanon.The broader conflict paused following two separate ceasefires; one between Washington and Tehran and the other involving Israel and Lebanon. However, a framework for a permanent truce is yet to be reached.The cumulative supply disruption due to the conflict has now reached an estimated 600 million barrels by early May, Wells Fargo Investment Institute said in a note."Absent a reopening of the strait within the next several weeks, the global oil market, in our view, is likely to enter a period of explicit demand rationing within the current quarter," Wells Fargo Investment Institute Chief Investment Officer Darrell Cronk said. "Rationing on the order of four million to five million barrels per day would be required within weeks to rebalance the system, with a typical 30-day lag before flow disruptions fully translate into end-market shortages."US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 6.3 basis points at 4.44% and the two-year rate rising 6.6 basis points to 3.96%."Notwithstanding the recent powerful rallies in stocks, challenges remain to finding resolution for the conflict and in our view persist as a potential negative overhang to market performance with news flow from the Middle East, the price of oil, and supply chain disruptions adding to inflation risks near term," Oppenheimer Asset Management Chief Investment Strategist John Stoltzfus said in a report. "That said, stock prices in the US continue to reflect in our view an appreciation for the fundamentals that matter most for revenue and profit growth."On the monetary policy front, New York Fed President John Williams said Monday that the Middle East conflict could keep inflation elevated for some time.Switching to quarterly results, S&P 500 companies' earnings and revenue growth accelerated compared with figures from a week ago, Oppenheimer Asset Management said Monday.Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Disney (DIS), Uber Technologies (UBER), Shopify (SHOP), Pfizer (PFE) and McDonald's (MCD) are among major companies that are scheduled to release quarterly financials this week.Traders will be looking ahead to fresh labor market data later this week, beginning with the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for March on Tuesday, followed by the ADP employment report for April on Wednesday. The Challenger Job Cut report and the government's nonfarm payrolls data, both for last month, are scheduled to be released on Thursday and Friday, respectively."Focus shifts from Big Tech to consumer-facing earnings and macro validation," Saxo Bank said in a report. "US earnings from Disney, Airbnb (ABNB), and McDonald's will test demand resilience, while the US jobs report will determine whether strong growth can sustain current equity levels."In company-specific news, Tyson Foods' (TSN) shares jumped 8%, the best performer on the S&P 500. The meat producer's fiscal second-quarter results surpassed Wall Street's expectations, lifted by price and volume gains in the chicken and prepared foods segments.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) lowered its full-year earnings outlook on Monday amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the Middle East conflict, while the cruise operator's first-quarter revenue fell short of market estimates. The stock fell 8.6%, among the worst performers on the S&P 500.EBay (EBAY) shares advanced 5.1%, among the best performers on the S&P 500, after video game retailer GameStop (GME) proposed to acquire the e-commerce company in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $55.5 billion. Shares of GME slumped 10%.Gold fell 2.6% to $4,524.40 per troy ounce, while silver declined 4% to $73.42 per ounce.

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International

US Equity Markets End Lower Amid Growing Tensions in Middle East, Rising Crude Oil Prices

US equity indexes ended lower on Monday after an escalation in the Middle East, with strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude oil prices higher.* The US military "blew up" six Iranian boats in Hormuz on Monday after Tehran launched "multiple cruise missiles, drones and small boats" at American Navy ships and commercial vessels, CNN reported, citing the US Central Command.* New orders for US factory goods rose by 1.5% in March, above expectations for a 0.6% gain in a Bloomberg-compiled survey, following a revised 0.3% increase in February* June West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $3.32 to settle at $105.26 per barrel, while July Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $5.85 at $114.02.* GameStop (GME) has proposed to acquire eBay (EBAY) in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $55.5 billion. eBay shares were up about 5%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500, while GameStop fell more than 10%.* Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) shares were down nearly 9%, the biggest decliner on the S&P 500, after the company lowered its full-year earnings outlook amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the war in the Middle East, and its Q1 revenue fell short of market expectations.

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US Markets

Equities Fall Intraday, Oil Prices Climb as Traders Monitor Middle East Developments

US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday and oil prices jumped as fighting in the Iran war flared up again.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1% at 49,011.4 after midday Monday, while the S&P 500 lost 0.5% to 7,196.7. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 25,038.8. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reached new peaks in the previous session.Barring energy, all sectors were in the red, led by materials.Brent crude jumped 6.1% to $114.79 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose 4% to $106.13.The US military destroyed six Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after Tehran attacked US Navy ships and commercial vessels, CNN reported, citing Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of the US Central Command.Tehran fired missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates, the UAE's Defence Ministry said in a post on X earlier in the day.US President Donald Trump's initiative to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz began on Monday. Two US-flagged vessels passed through the strait, the Central Command said Monday, after denying claims from Iran that a US ship had been hit.Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said no commercial vessels or oil tankers had transited the narrow waterway, CNN reported.Meanwhile, the Israeli military reportedly issued an evacuation order for 10 villages in southern Lebanon."Notwithstanding the recent powerful rallies in stocks, challenges remain to finding resolution for the conflict and in our view persist as a potential negative overhang to market performance with news flow from the Middle East, the price of oil, and supply chain disruptions adding to inflation risks near term," Oppenheimer Asset Management Chief Investment Strategist John Stoltzfus said in a report. "That said, stock prices in the US continue to reflect in our view an appreciation for the fundamentals that matter most for revenue and profit growth."S&P 500 companies' quarterly earnings and revenue growth accelerated compared with figures from a week ago, Oppenheimer Asset Management said Monday.In company news, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) lowered its full-year earnings outlook on Monday amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the Middle East conflict, while the cruise operator's first-quarter revenue fell short of market estimates. The stock was down 8.9% intraday, the second-worst performer on the S&P 500.EBay (EBAY) shares were up 5.6%, among the best performers on the S&P 500, after video game retailer GameStop (GME) proposed to acquire the e-commerce company in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $55.5 billion. Shares of GME slumped 7.7%.Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Disney (DIS), Uber Technologies (UBER), Shopify (SHOP), Pfizer (PFE) and McDonald's (MCD) are among major companies that are scheduled to release quarterly financials this week.Traders will be looking ahead to fresh labor market data later this week, beginning with the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for March on Tuesday, followed by the ADP employment report for April on Wednesday. The Challenger Job Cut report and the government's nonfarm payrolls data, both for last month, are scheduled to be released on Thursday and Friday, respectively."Focus shifts from Big Tech to consumer-facing earnings and macro validation," Saxo Bank said in a report. "US earnings from Disney, Airbnb (ABNB), and McDonald's will test demand resilience, while the US jobs report will determine whether strong growth can sustain current equity levels."US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the 10-year rate up seven basis points at 4.45% and the two-year rate rising 8.5 basis points to 3.98%.Gold fell 2.2% to $4,540.50 per troy ounce, while silver declined 3.7% to $73.62 per ounce.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Indexes Fall as Strikes on United Arab Emirates, Ships in Hormuz Send Crude Oil Prices Soaring

US equity indexes fell in midday trading on Monday amid reports that fighting escalated in the Middle East, with strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows, and the United Arab Emirates.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4% to 25,028.2, the S&P 500 slid 0.5% to 7,197.5, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1% to 49,028.8. All sectors except energy retreated, with materials leading the decliners.The US military "blew up" six Iranian boats in Hormuz on Monday after Tehran launched "multiple cruise missiles, drones and small boats" at American Navy ships and commercial vessels, CNN reported, citing the US Central Command. This came about as the US launched an effort to help vessels transit the crucial waterway, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Adm. Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command.The UAE, which has backed tougher action against Iran, sounded alerts for the first time since early April, saying four missiles and several drones targeted the country, the WSJ reported. It confirmed that a drone strike sparked a fire at an oil hub in Fujairah.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures jumped 4.2% to $106.18, and Brent crude futures surged 6.2% to $114.87.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year soaring 7.6 basis points to 4.45%, the highest in more than a month on an intraday basis. Two-year yield catapulted 8.7 basis points to 3.98%.In precious metals, gold futures dropped 2.5% to $4,523.6, and silver futures slumped 3.9% to $73.45.In economic news, new orders for US factory goods rose by 1.5% in March, above expectations for a 0.6% gain in a Bloomberg-compiled survey, following a revised 0.3% increase in February. Excluding a 0.8% rebound in transportation orders, new orders would have been up 1.6%, above a 1.3% gain expected and the same as in February.In company news, video game retailer GameStop (GME) proposed acquiring eBay (EBAY) in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $55.5 billion. Shares of eBay jumped 4.7%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) lowered its full-year earnings outlook amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the war in the Middle East. The cruise operator's Q1 revenue also fell short of market expectations. Its shares slumped 8%, among the steepest decliners in the S&P 500.United Parcel Service (UPS) maintained its 2026 sales outlook while flagging a potential demand impact from the Middle East conflict. Shares of the package delivery giant sank 9.5%, the worst performer on the S&P 500.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Decline Monday Afternoon

Consumer stocks were lower Monday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) decreasing 0.9% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) down 0.6%.In corporate news, GameStop (GME) has proposed to acquire eBay (EBAY) in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $55.5 billion. GameStop fell more than 7%, and eBay jumped 5.3%.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) shares slumped more than 9%. The company lowered its full-year earnings outlook on Monday amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the Middle East conflict, while its Q1 revenue fell short of market estimates.Tyson Foods' (TSN) fiscal Q2 results surpassed Wall Street's expectations, lifted by price and volume gains in the chicken and prepared foods segments. Its shares rose 2.5%.

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Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were lower Monday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) each falling about 1%.In corporate news, GameStop (GME) has proposed to acquire eBay (EBAY) in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $55.5 billion. GameStop fell past 7%, and eBay jumped 5.4%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Lean Lower Pre-Bell Monday

Consumer stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) and State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) declining by 0.1%.GameStop (GME) said it submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of eBay (EBAY) for $125 each. Shares of eBay were up more than 6% and GameStop stock was down more than 5% premarket.Tyson Foods (TSN) shares were up more than 1% after the company reported fiscal Q2 adjusted net income and sales that topped analysts' estimates.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) stock was down more than 6% after the company issued Q2 adjusted earnings outlook below analysts' expectations and cut its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance.

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US Markets

Update: GameStop Proposes to Acquire eBay in $55.5 Billion Deal

(Updates to include eBay's statement in the third paragraph)EBay (EBAY) shares rose early Monday after video game retailer GameStop (GME) proposed to acquire the e-commerce company in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $55.5 billion.GameStop, which currently has a 5% stake in eBay, has offered to purchase the company for $125 a share, it said in a Sunday statement. The nonbinding proposal, which is structured as an equal mix of cash and stock, represents a premium of 46% to eBay's closing share price as of Feb. 4, the day GameStop started building up its position in the company.In a statement on Monday, eBay confirmed it received an unsolicited proposal from GameStop and said its board of directors will review the offer. The company said it had no discussions with or outreach from GameStop before receiving the proposal.Ebay's stock climbed 7.4% in the most recent premarket activity, while GameStop declined 2.8%.GameStop plans to fund the cash portion of the potential transaction through a combination of cash and liquid investments on its balance sheet, amounting to about $9.4 billion at the end of January, as well as up to $20 billion in potential financing from TD Securities.In a Sunday letter to eBay Chairman Paul Pressler, GameStop Chief Executive Ryan Cohen said the video game retailer aims to eliminate $2 billion of the e-commerce company's annualized costs within a year of the potential deal's completion, including $1.2 billion in sales and marketing. The cost reductions are expected to increase eBay's per-share earnings from continuing operations to $7.79 from $4.26 in the first year, according to Cohen.Cohen, who also owns roughly 9% of GameStop, proposed to serve as CEO of the combined company. "I will receive no salary, no cash bonuses, and no golden parachute - I will be compensated solely based on the performance of the combined company," he said in the letter.In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Cohen said he's prepared to pursue a proxy fight and present the proposal directly to shareholders if eBay isn't receptive.Last week, eBay reported first-quarter adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $1.66, up from $1.37 year earlier. Revenue advanced 19% to $3.09 billion. At the time, the company said it expects adjusted EPS from continuing operations to come in between $1.46 and $1.51 and revenue to be in a range of $2.97 billion to $3.03 billion in the second quarter. The current consensus on FactSet is for non-GAAP EPS of $1.51 and sales of $3.01 billion.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) and State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) declining by 0.1%.GameStop (GME) said it submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of eBay (EBAY) for $125 each. Shares of eBay were up more than 6% and GameStop stock was down more than 5% premarket.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Futures Slip Pre-Bell as Middle East Conflict Enters Third Month, Oil Prices Rise

US equity futures were marginally lower pre-bell Monday as the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz continued, with the Iran-US conflict reaching its third month and traders noting the increase in oil prices.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.3% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.1% higher.President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US would help guide vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the conflict, and Iran responded by warning US forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz.A US warship was turned away from entering the waterway after being hit by two missiles fired by Iran's navy near the port of Jask, according to Iran's Fars news agency, but a senior US official denied the report, Axios said.Among the companies expected to report quarterly earnings this week are Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), HSBC (HSBC), Arm (ARM), Shell (SHEL), and McDonald's (MCD).Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 2% at $110.31 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.8% higher at $102.72 per barrel.March factory orders, due at 10 am ET, are expected to have gained 0.6%, compared with no change previously, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.New York Federal Reserve President John Williams is due to speak today.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei, China's Shanghai Composite, and the UK's FTSE 100 were all closed due to public holidays. Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1.2% higher. Germany's DAX index was flat in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Alibaba (BABA) shares rose 2% after Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot, which is backed by Alibaba unit Ant Group, said it will seek a $6 billion valuation in its next funding round, according to a Reuters report. EBay (EBAY) stock was 7.5% higher after GameStop (GME) said it submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of eBay for $125 each. Tyson Foods (TSN) shares were up 1.6% after the company reported fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and sales that surpassed analysts' consensus.On the losing side, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) stock was down 5.9% after the company issued lower-than-expected Q2 adjusted earnings guidance and trimmed its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook.

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US Markets

Stocks Mostly Down Pre-Bell as Traders Assess Middle East Developments, Await Fresh Labor Data

The benchmark US stock measures were mostly pointing lower before the opening bell Monday as investors assess the latest developments in the Middle East involving the Strait of Hormuz and await fresh labor market data later in the week.The S&P 500 fell 0.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.3% in premarket activity, while the Nasdaq was slightly in the green. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed Friday's trading session with new record highs, while the Dow finished in the red.In a social media post on Sunday, President Donald Trump said the US will start guiding some neutral ships "locked up" in the Strait of Hormuz out of the crucial waterway. The initiative, dubbed "Project Freedom," is scheduled to begin on Monday, Trump said."These are ships from areas of the world that are not in any way involved with that which is currently taking place in the Middle East," according to Trump. "If, in any way, this humanitarian process is interfered with, that interference will, unfortunately, have to be dealt with forcefully."US Central Command said Sunday it will provide military support to restore commercial shipping through the strait, including the use of guided-missile destroyers.Iran's Fars news agency said two missiles hit a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported Monday. US Central Command reportedly said that no US navy ships had been struck.Iran reportedly said Sunday it's reviewing a response from Washington to its latest offer for a peace deal, CNBC reported, citing Iranian state media. Tehran had reportedly sent an updated proposal to the US through Pakistani mediators.West Texas Intermediate crude oil climbed 4.7% to $106.76 a barrel before the open, while Brent advanced 4.8% to $113.37.Investors will be looking ahead to fresh labor market data later this week, beginning with the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for March on Tuesday, followed by the ADP employment report for April on Wednesday. The Challenger Job Cut report and the government's nonfarm payrolls data, both for last month, are scheduled to be released on Thursday and Friday, respectively.Treasury yields were moving higher in premarket action, with the two-year rate inclining 3.9 basis points to 3.93% and the 10-year rate gaining 3 basis points to 4.41%.Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams is slated to speak at 12:50 pm ET.Several major companies are expected to release their latest financial results this week, including Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Walt Disney (DIS), McDonald's (MCD), Uber Technologies (UBER), Shopify (SHOP) and Pfizer (PFE).Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is set to announce its earnings after the markets close, while Tyson Foods (TSN) posts its results before the bell, among others.Shares of eBay (EBAY) jumped 10% pre-bell after video game retailer GameStop (GME) said it has sent a proposal to acquire the e-commerce company in a deal worth about $55.5 billion. Nebius' (NBIS) US-listed stock increased 2.5%.Gold fell 1.9% to $4,555 per troy ounce, while bitcoin nudged up 0.3% to $79,000.

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US Markets

GameStop Proposes to Acquire eBay in $55.5 Billion Deal

EBay (EBAY) shares rose early Monday after video game retailer GameStop (GME) proposed to acquire the e-commerce company in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $55.5 billion.GameStop, which currently has a 5% stake in eBay, has offered to purchase the company for $125 a share, it said in a Sunday statement. The nonbinding proposal, which is structured as an equal mix of cash and stock, represents a premium of 46% to eBay's closing share price as of Feb. 4, the day GameStop started building up its position in the company.Ebay's stock climbed 8.9% in the most recent premarket activity, while GameStop declined 2.9%.GameStop plans to fund the cash portion of the potential transaction through a combination of cash and liquid investments on its balance sheet, amounting to about $9.4 billion at the end of January, as well as up to $20 billion in potential financing from TD Securities.In a Sunday letter to eBay Chairman Paul Pressler, GameStop Chief Executive Ryan Cohen said the video game retailer aims to eliminate $2 billion of the e-commerce company's annualized costs within a year of the potential deal's completion, including $1.2 billion in sales and marketing. The cost reductions are expected to increase eBay's per-share earnings from continuing operations to $7.79 from $4.26 in the first year, according to Cohen.Cohen, who also owns roughly 9% of GameStop, proposed to serve as CEO of the combined company. "I will receive no salary, no cash bonuses, and no golden parachute - I will be compensated solely based on the performance of the combined company," he said in the letter.In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Cohen said he's prepared to pursue a proxy fight and present the proposal directly to shareholders if eBay isn't receptive.Ebay didn't immediately respond to a request for comment by.Last week, eBay reported first-quarter adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $1.66, up from $1.37 year earlier. Revenue advanced 19% to $3.09 billion. At the time, the company said it expects adjusted EPS from continuing operations to come in between $1.46 and $1.51 and revenue to be in a range of $2.97 billion to $3.03 billion in the second quarter. The current consensus on FactSet is for non-GAAP EPS of $1.51 and sales of $3.01 billion.

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Research

Research Alert: Gamestop Bids For Ebay; We're Unconvinced But Believe A Move To Hold Is Prudent

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:GameStop (GME) has proposed acquiring EBAY for $125/share, or roughly $56B, funded with 50% GME stock and 50% cash (supported by $9.4B of existing liquidity and a $20B highly confident letter from TD Securities). This represents an ambitious, high-risk bid, given GME's ~$12B market cap relative to EBAY's ~$46B. GME's Ryan Cohen believes he can extract $2.0B in operating expense savings, driving EBAY GAAP operating margin from 20.5% to 38%-40% and GAAP EPS from $4.26 to $7.79 within one year. Beyond cost synergies, he sees GME's ~1,600 U.S. stores functioning as a national network for EBAY's authentication, intake, fulfillment, and live commerce operations. We view the strategic rationale as unconvincing and believe EBAY will command a higher valuation as its business has been booming in recent quarters. That said, a move to Hold appears prudent, particularly given the meme-stock dynamics that tend to follow GME. We raise our 12-month target to $120 from $85, based on 19.7x our 2026 EPS estimate of $6.08.

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Wire

eBay Weakness in H2 Growth Seen Overdone, Morgan Stanley Says

eBay's (EBAY) implied deceleration in gross merchandise value growth in the second half has driven investor concerns, but Morgan Stanley said in a Thursday note that the market is underappreciating clear levers for continued outperformance, viewing any weakness as a buying opportunity.The company posted 14% foreign exchange-neutral gross merchandise value growth in Q1, beating the high end of guidance. However, implied second-half guidance suggests a sharp deceleration to around 3% growth, compared with roughly 12% in the first half, according to the note.Morgan Stanley said this disconnect is the key debate and it expects the company to outperform in the second half driven by broad-based momentum across segments, emerging growth vectors such as eBay Live and Vehicles, a consistent history of conservative guidance and upside from artificial intelligence-driven tools.The investment firm said it is increasingly confident that the company can deliver mid-single-digit gross merchandise value growth in the second half, which would likely drive further estimate revisions and support valuation upside as growth durability becomes clearer.Morgan Stanley reiterated its overweight rating on the stock and raised its price target to $121 from $117.Shares of eBay were down 2.7% in Thursday trading.Price: $101.02, Change: $-2.77, Percent Change: -2.67%

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Research Alert: CFRA Maintains Sell Opinion On Shares Of Ebay Inc.

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:We cut our 12-month target by $5 to $85, 14x our 2026 EPS estimate of $6.08 (raised from $6.01; 2027 up to $6.41 from $6.39), in line with the company's long-term mean. EBAY posted better-than-expected Q1 results, highlighted by a notable acceleration in GMV growth to +14% on an FX-neutral basis, up from +8% in Q4. However, EBAY's implied guidance points to a meaningful deceleration in the back half of the year, partly due to increasingly difficult Y/Y comps. The Collectibles category has been the primary growth driver, buoyed in part by heightened enthusiasm around Pokemon. We question the durability of this tailwind. EBAY has also benefited from transitory demand in gold and silver bullion, reflecting elevated precious metals prices. Overall, we believe investor concern over slowing growth will continue to weigh on the shares. We see a credible scenario in which GMV growth turns flat to negative (excluding the pending Depop acquisition) as we exit 2026 and move into 2027.

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JPMorgan Adjusts Price Target on eBay to $100 From $87

eBay (EBAY) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of $105.25, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $98.53, Change: $-5.27, Percent Change: -5.07%

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Wells Fargo Adjusts Price Target on eBay to $104 From $100

eBay (EBAY) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of $105.25, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $97.96, Change: $-5.84, Percent Change: -5.62%

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