eBay, PayPal to Split on Carl Icahn Pressure

eBay, PayPal to Split on Carl Icahn Pressure

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The transcript discusses eBay's leadership challenges and the spin-off of PayPal, driven by activist investor Carl Icahn. It highlights market changes, including the departure of PayPal's president and eBay's sales warnings. Speculation about Alibaba's potential acquisition of PayPal and the impact of competitors like Apple Pay and Alipay are explored. The discussion also covers eBay's stock valuation and the influence of new market entrants on PayPal's growth prospects.

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Who was the CEO of eBay mentioned in the text?

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What significant change occurred in the relationship between John Donahoe and Carl Icahn?

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What was the main reason for eBay's warning about third quarter sales?

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How did the market react to speculation about eBay's stock in August?

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What potential acquisition was discussed regarding PayPal?

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What impact does the competition from Apple Pay and Alipay have on PayPal?

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What does the text suggest about the future of mature tech companies with multiple businesses?

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