Author: Chris Katje
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Benzinga’s ‘Stock Whisper’ Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don’t Talk About Yet
in IdeasEach week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information…
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Trump Vs. Musk: DJT Stock Worth More Than Latest X Valuation Thanks To 2024 Election Run-Up
in NewsA media company co-founded by former President Donald Trump is now worth more than Elon Musk‘s X. What Happened: Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) currently boasts a market capitalization of roughly $10.3 billion. According to the latest valuation metric from Fidelity, X is worth $9.4 billion. That’s a significant decline from its $44 billion…
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Apple Set To Adapt Oregon Trail Video Game Into Movie With Musical Numbers — But Hopefully No Dysentery
in NewsOne of the most beloved children’s computer video games is getting a movie adaptation. “The Oregon Trail” is sparking an action-comedy movie featuring songs, adding to the lineup of game adaptations in the works by big studios and streaming companies. What Happened: The 1970s educational computer game “The Oregon Trail” is being adapted into a…
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Elon Musk, Tesla Accused Of Stealing Ideas From ‘I, Robot’ Movie For Cybercab, Robovan: ‘Can I Have My Designs Back Please?’
in NewsA movie director and the public are noticing similarities between the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) robotaxi, now known as Cybercab, the company’s Robovan, and the Optimus bot, and the technology featured in the 2004 film “I, Robot.” What Happened: When it comes to vehicle design inspiration, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is known to look to some of his…
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UFOs And Aliens? Elon Musk Dismisses Rumors: Billionaire ‘Will Immediately Post’ On X If He Sees Evidence
in NewsBillionaire Elon Musk is known for his passion for the space sector and his belief that humans can someday get to Mars. When it comes to aliens and UFOs, Musk is skeptical that humans have seen any. What Happened: Musk, in a recent sit-down interview with Tucker Carlson, said he doesn’t believe that anyone has…
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Mark Cuban Compares Donald Trump, Small Businesses To Hammers And Nails: ‘Do You Want To Be Underneath A Hammer?’
in NewsPresident Donald Trump‘s threat to put a 200% tariff on Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) products has billionaire Mark Cuban riled up. What Happened: On CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Cuban debated CNBC host Joe Kernen who said there has not been a manufacturing boom since the Inflation Reduction Act was passed, citing the Institute of Supply Management.…
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Musk, Zuckerberg, Cook, Cuban Or Thiel: Who’s The Most Influential Tech Leader In 2024 Election? Benzinga Readers Respond, And It’s Not Even Close
in NewsEndorsements or commentary by key business leaders can affect undecided voters’ choices in the 2024 presidential election. Here’s a look at which business leader could have the biggest influence on the 2024 election. What Happened: A new Benzinga reader poll shows that Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2024 election might have had the biggest…
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How Apple Stock Could Gain From Friday’s S&P 500 Rebalancing: What Investors Should Know
in IdeasApple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the stocks that could be volatile Friday with S&P 500 and several market indexes rebalancing along with the quarterly triple witching event that sees the expiration of stock options, index futures and index options. What Happened: The S&P 500, tracked by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), will complete a quarterly…
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EXCLUSIVE: Which Magnificent 7 Stock Could Best Weather A Recession? Benzinga Readers Split On Pick, With A Tie For The Win
in IdeasA large drop in the market on Monday sparked fears of a recession. While the stock market has recovered in the days since, investors are factoring concerns of a recession and high valuations for stocks including the Magnificent 7 members. What Happened: The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), which follows the S&P 500 Index,…
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Nancy Pelosi Loads Up On More Nvidia Shares, Sells Part Of Microsoft Stake Before Q4 Earnings
in NewsNancy Pelosi remains one of the most followed members of Congress when it comes to the disclosure of stock and options trades. The former House speaker disclosed the purchase of more NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares this week. What Happened: Pelosi disclosed two stock trading positions during the week, with the purchase of additional Nvidia shares…