The videogame retailer is raising $1.75 billion in bonds that can convert to stock.
The video game retailer announced plans for a $1.75 billion convertible notes offering to partially fund its bitcoin purchase.
The takeaway for investors is that GameStop is now in a race to determine whether it can generate a profit on Bitcoin, doing so sustainably and with a significant impact, to remain afloat without eroding its shareholder value.
A cryptocurrency named after GameStop Corp. GME blasted to triple-digit gains Wednesday after the video game retailer announced plans to raise over a billion dollars for investment purposes.
GameStop Corp. late Wednesday said it plans to raise more debt — a move that could indicate another bitcoin purchase is looming for the videogame retailer and original meme stock.
GME tops Q1 earnings expectations as collectibles jump 55% and cost cuts drive higher margins despite falling sales.
GameStop has significantly improved its cash position and reduced debt, strengthening its financial stability. Q1 results highlight material operational improvements in the cash flow, yet still a shrinking business. The company's recent accumulation of Bitcoin puts it in a similar camp as MSTR now, vying for "BTC yield."
GameStop shares drop nearly 5% after Q1 revenue misses estimates, despite earnings beat. Traders doubt retail strength and crypto strategy's near-term value.
GameStop (GME) shares fell in extended trading Tuesday as the retailer's quarterly revenue declined.
Bitwise Asset Management has expanded its ETF lineup with the launch of the Bitwise GME Option Income Strategy ETF (IGME) on NYSE Arca today. According to the prospectus, IGME will not hold any GameStop shares.
GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) shares moved lower after Tuesday's closing bell as the video game retailer reported a year-over-year drop in sales for the first quarter. Sales for the period ended May 3 were $732.4 million, down from $881.8 million in the year-ago quarter and missing Street forecasts of about $750 million.
U.S. markets today face pressure from trade talk uncertainty as futures dip ahead of GameStop earnings and small business data, with key resistance levels tested.