GameStop (GME) stock price jumps on “monumental” deal buzz as traders hunt the next clue
NEW YORK, Feb 2, 2026, 14:53 EST — Regular session GameStop shares climbed roughly 8.3% to $25.87 in Monday afternoon trading, lifting the videogame retailer’s market cap as fresh buying momentum kicked in. The recent jump highlights just how fast sentiment flips once takeover rumors surface. Traders are scrambling to guess what a “major acquisition” might do for a stock…