Grand Theft Stock Shares: Take-Two, EA shares plummet

Posted Sep 15, 2008 at 11:35AM by QJ Staff Listed in: Wii, PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: Electronic Arts, NASDAQ, Square Enix, Take-Two Interactive
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Take-Two, EA shares plummet: Acquisition FAIL - Image 1


We rarely come by news of stock movement in the games industry, but whenever we do hear of them, they usually come in the wake of some big waves. Take Square Enix for example: we learned their stock shares rose after announcing Final Fantasy XIII for the Xbox 360.

While that was something positive, this time around, misery loves company as both Take-Two Interactive and Electronic Arts lost some stock profile after EA's takeover offer was finally closed. The deal was shut down just yesterday, and already, both companies are feeling its effects - T2 most especially.

As Bloomberg reports, the Nasdaq Stock Market charts show that Take-Two's stock fell by $5.96 (27%) from US$ 21.89 to US$ 15.93. This is the biggest drop they've had since December, 2001. EA's decline isn't as substantial, clocking only a 2.7% drop (US$ 1.22), from US$ 44.99 to $43.77.



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Comments [refresh]

by nomder - 2008-09-15 07:12
» 15 bucks a share?

That's cheap!!!! Looks like it's time to buy some stock for Take Two......1000 shares please!

by TouchDaSkeleton - 2008-09-15 09:17
» ...

grand theft auto sucks

by RommelTJ - 2008-09-15 10:44
» Heh

Looking for a cheap videogame stock that can make you great gains?

Look into Interplay (IPLY) if you dare. I have money on it. Earthworm Jim + Fallout 3 hype + Fallout MMORPG + Ca-ching$$$

by sycoblast - 2008-09-15 12:27
» to RommeITJ

how much are their shares going for

by trigger - 2008-09-15 13:31
» i've always...

wanted to get into this stock buying biz.i want my money to start making money!!! i just don't know where to start, how to start. i need some broker dude or something? what about this whole stock portfolio thing? help, RommelTJ! you sound like you know your way around...



say... think we can buy stockshares from qj too? XD

by WiiCool - 2008-09-15 13:49
» stock market problems

This probably has very little to do with the actual company. Most companies in the stock market are down right now. Lehrman brothers is bankrupt, Meryll Lynch getting bough by BoA. The economy has hit its lowest point since 2001 overall.

by RommelTJ - 2008-09-15 14:37
» Hmm

Yeah sure. If you are still interested, I'll tell you how to start. I am self taught though, so you might want to check with an expert anyways. Hit me with an email: rommelirico@hot mail.com

by SolidXnake - 2008-09-16 00:39
» Low is not the word!

is the worst closest to the Great Depression - twice under the same government. Oh I forgot he is a C average student - dont expect him to do satisfactory in math. LOOL



Meryl Lynch felt under BoA. AIG is going the same way. So brace yourself. It's now the time to start buying shares for those who want to start on the stock market.

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