EBay

eBay

American multinational internet corporation that manages eBay.com

eBay Inc. is an American multinational e-commerce company based in San Jose, California, that allows users to buy or view items via retail sales through online marketplaces and websites in 190 markets worldwide. Sales occur either via online auctions or "buy it now" instant sales, and the company charges commissions to sellers upon sales. eBay was founded by Pierre Omidyar in September 1995. In 2021, eBay had approximately 17 million global sellers; in 2023, it reported 132 million yearly active buyers worldwide and handled $73 billion in transactions, 48% of which were in the United States. In 2023, the company had a take rate of 13.81%.

eBay rejects GameStop's bid

eBay rejects GameStop's bid eBay rejects a $56 billion takeover bid from GameStop, calling the proposal not credible.