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GameStop is proposing to buy eBay for about $56 billion in cash and stock, offering $125 per share in cash and stock for the online marketplace, or about a 20% premium to its Friday close. Neil Campling reports on Bloomberg Television.

Europe is ready to respond should US President Donald Trump follow through on his threat to raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, according to Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis. "The number one choice is always dialogue we want to be a predictable partner in the international economy, we believe in the transatlantic relationship," he told Bloomberg Television. "But having said this, if there is a deviation from what we have agreed upon, obviously all options are on the table and all choices will be on the table", Pierrakakis told Bloomberg's Oliver Crook on Monday.

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Global electric vehicle pioneer Vmoto (ASX:VMT) announced an agreement with Spanish-based MotoGP Sport Entertainment Group.

Connected Minerals (ASX:CML) announced a pivotal binding conditional agreement to acquire 100% of Frontier Group CRM.

Avira Resources (ASX:AVW) confirmed the receipt of all critical approvals for its high-grade Mt Cattlin Gold Project.

Frontier Energy (ASX:FHE) secured long-term government-backed revenue protection through the federal capacity investment scheme.

NewPeak Metals (ASX:NPM) mobilised drilling operations at its flagship Las Opeñas Gold Project.

Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) announced the sale of a 2.5% net smelter return royalty to Elemental Royalty Corp.

Pacgold (ASX:PGO) transitioned from exploration to production following its first gold pour at the White Dam Gold Project.

Austal (ASX:ASB) has secured a $136 million contract extension to construct two additional Evolved Cape-class patrol boats for the Australian Border Force.

Vote counting is underway following polls across key regions in India. West Bengal is emerging as the main battleground and the outcome will test Prime Minister Modi's ability to expand beyond the core BJP base. Bloomberg's Sudhi Ranjan Sen reports.