EA stock spikes 21% on news of colossal $55 billion buyout

Electronic Arts stock surged on news that the video game giant would be taken private. The stock extended gains logged in Friday's session, with shares up 21% in two days. The $55 billion deal would be the largest leveraged buyout ever. The move: Electronic Arts stock jumped as much as 5% on Monday. Shares hit an intraday high of $203.75, bringing the stock's two-day move to 21% from Thursday's closing price. Shares have risen 39% in 2025. The chart: Why: On Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported ...