GameStop's reported decision to reconsider its $56 billion eBay acquisition may be the most important governance development in the story so far. As Ryan Cohen explores alternatives to a full takeover, the debate has shifted from financing a massive acquisition to a more fundamental question: Does GameStop need to own eBay to create value? The answer could become a case study in disciplined capital allocation.

China has become the world’s most important test case for the future of cars. Tesla, Porsche, Volkswagen, GM, Honda, Nissan, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are all facing pressure as Chinese automakers gain share with faster product cycles, lower prices, stronger software, and more locally tailored electric vehicles.

What does it take to complete a $14.8 billion global acquisition in 2026? The proposed Uber–Delivery Hero transaction offers an answer. From board negotiations and institutional shareholder support to antitrust scrutiny and third-party asset carve-outs, the deal illustrates how major M&A transactions are increasingly structured and governed.