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May 4, 2026 A surprise $56B bid for eBay and the strategy behind a retail turnaround. A $1.5B joint venture to sell AI tools to private equity portfolio companies. Amazon opening its logistics network to outside firms and the implications for shipping and warehousing. A study showing an AI system outperforming emergency triage doctors. Analysis of prediction markets where a tiny fraction capture most profits.
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Ryan Cohen's Bold $56B eBay Play
- GameStop's Ryan Cohen launched an unsolicited $56B bid to buy eBay after building a ~5% stake.
- Offer is $125/share (50% cash, 50% GameStop stock) with TD Bank commitment for up to $20B in debt financing, while eBay's board weighs shareholder value.
Anthropic Teams With PE For A $1.5B JV
- Anthropic is finalizing a $1.5B joint venture with firms like Blackstone and Goldman Sachs to sell AI tools to private equity-backed companies.
- Anchors (Anthropic, Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman) each plan ~ $300M, Goldman ~$150M, and other investors include Sequoia and GIC.
Amazon Opens Its Logistics Network To Rivals
- Amazon launched Supply Chain Services to let outside companies use its freight, warehousing, and delivery network across ocean, road, rail, and air.
- Service already signed clients like Procter & Gamble, 3M, and American Eagle, posing a structural threat to UPS and FedEx.