Third Point increases its stake in eBay

VatorNews eBay and GSI Commerce Make it Official (For $2.4 Billion)WebProNewseBay announced today that it has completed its acquisition of GSI Commerce, which was announced back in March. The deal was approved by stockholders on the 17th. eBay acquired all outstanding shares of GSI at $29.25 pher share in cash, …eBay Closes $2.4 Billion Acquisition…

eBay settles US antitrust lawsuit over hiring practicesBoston GlobeWASHINGTON — The Justice Department settled a lawsuit against eBay Inc. Thursday that accused the company of anticompetitive practices in the recruitment and hiring of skilled employees. The settlement resolved a 2012 lawsuit that accused eBay of … More: continued here

This Diwali, e-commerce companies made all the noise, enticing consumers with deep discounts and freebies. Flipkart, Snapdeal, Amazon and rest of the pack were all over the media with their advertisements and campaigns. More: continued here

NEWS.com.au Parents are paying insane amounts of money for discontinued Tommy Tippee dummies on eBayNEWS.com.auDESPERATE parents have forked out hundreds of dollars on eBay for Tommy Tippee Cherry Soothers after the popular dummies were discontinued. The Cherry Soother dummies were so popular with babies that when the design was discontinued, parents …Why Australian parents are paying…

The eBay for iPad app is a must-have for savvy eBay users, bargain hunters, fashion addicts, and techno-geeks alike. On the couch,… More: continued here

American Express Taps Former Skype CEO To Lead US Consumer ServicesWall Street JournalEBay Inc. (EBAY) had acquired Skype in 2005 for $2.6 billion in cash and stock, but sold a 70% stake in 2009 as it proved a bad fit. "In Josh we have found an executive with a track record as both a visionary…