CNBC reports that Amazon won't be making a bid for Electronic Arts.

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According to CNBC on Friday, Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) is not anticipated to make an offer for Electronic Arts Inc (EA.O).

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Citing sources, the article refuted a previous rumour that the online giant will launch a bid for the videogame publisher today.

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Following the article from USA Today on Amazon's acquisition offer for the owner of "FIFA" and "Apex Legends," EA shares increased 15% in premarket trading.

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Later, the stock's gains were cut back, and its final gain was roughly 6%.

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Amazon, which has a cash reserve of around $37 billion, has started to make acquisitions in an effort to expand outside e-commerce.

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and cloud under Andy Jassy's new CEO

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Its bids include one for Roomba manufacturer iRobot Corp. for $1.7 billion (IRBT.O)

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One Medical will receive $3.5 billion as a primary care provider (ONEM.O).

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