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“Takeover Buzz Sends PayPal Higher After Report of Unsolicited Interest”🚨🚨🚨

Shares of PayPal jumped after a report from Bloomberg revealed the company has fielded interest from potential buyers. Management reportedly met with banks following unsolicited approaches, even as the stock remains far below its 2021 highs.

Sources suggest one major rival could be interested in acquiring the entire payments giant, while other suitors may prefer to purchase only select business segments. After briefly halting due to volatility, shares surged about 8% as traders reacted to the news.

PayPal has struggled in recent years as competition from digital leaders such as Apple and Google intensified, pushing its stock to levels not seen since 2016. Earlier this month, disappointing earnings and weaker guidance — along with news of an impending CEO departure — sent shares tumbling.

Whether the takeover interest materializes remains uncertain, but the report highlights growing strategic value in the payments space as consolidation pressures mount.