Jim Cramer On SpaceX's Wild Rally: 'This Stock Might As Well Be Called Elon Musk'

Jim Cramer argues that SpaceX's recent stock surge is driven more by Elon Musk's reputation than the company's fundamentals. Despite $18.5 billion in revenue, SpaceX recorded a nearly $5 billion loss last year. Cramer compares the stock to a 'meme stock' like GameStop, noting that traditional valuation methods fail to capture investor sentiment. SpaceX's shares have surged 25.38% since its IPO debut, with the stock climbing 3.15% on the trading day mentioned.

06/17/2026, 6:17 AM • Benzinga

S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Drop From Records As Rate-Hike Bets Build, Oil Climbs: Stock Market Today

U.S. stock markets retreated from record highs on Wednesday as stronger-than-expected economic data and rising Treasury yields revived concerns about potential Federal Reserve rate hikes. The S&P 500 fell 0.6%, the Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.5%, and the Russell 2000 underperformed with a 1.2% decline. Energy stocks led gains as oil prices climbed on Iranian tensions and falling U.S. crude inventories, while technology and financial sectors struggled. Bitcoin fell for the fourth consecutive session.

06/03/2026, 1:25 PM • Benzinga

GameStop Stock Pops On Q1 Results: Highest Quarterly Net Income Ever

GameStop reported Q1 earnings of $0.30 per share, beating consensus estimates of $0.16 by 87.5%. Quarterly revenue reached $835.3 million, exceeding Street estimates of $766.64 million and up from $732.4 million year-over-year. The company has $9.7 billion in cash and marketable securities, and approved a $2 billion share repurchase authorization. GME stock climbed 7.36% to $22.46 in after-hours trading.

06/02/2026, 5:01 PM • Benzinga

Why Robinhood Markets Stock Is Falling On Monday?

Robinhood Markets (HOOD) stock fell 4.47% on Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court intervened in a class-action lawsuit alleging the company misled investors about its IPO financials and dependence on meme stock trading. The lawsuit claims Robinhood failed to disclose how severely its prospects relied on temporary trading frenzies from GameStop and Dogecoin. Robinhood disputes the claims, stating its IPO documents made extensive risk disclosures. The decline offsets recent momentum from policy-adjacent initiatives.

06/01/2026, 12:53 PM • Benzinga

Roblox vs. GameStop: Which Gaming Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Roblox and GameStop as gaming investments for 2026. Roblox demonstrates strong revenue growth of 35.8% but operates at a loss with high debt levels and platform dependency risks. GameStop shows profitability with an 11.5% net margin and strong liquidity but faces declining sales due to the shift toward digital game downloads. The author recommends Roblox as the superior investment due to its growth trajectory and recent child safety improvements, despite GameStop's more conservative valuation.

05/26/2026, 3:25 PM • The Motley Fool

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Wants eBay, Says He'll Do 'Whatever' It Takes

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is pursuing an acquisition of eBay for $125 per share in a half-cash, half-stock deal, leveraging $9 billion in cash and $20 billion in financing commitments. Cohen argues eBay is underperforming and claims he can significantly improve profitability through $2 billion in cost cuts, drawing on his e-commerce experience from Chewy. Despite eBay's rejection of the proposal, Cohen remains committed to bringing the deal directly to shareholders.

05/13/2026, 2:27 PM • Benzinga

EXCLUSIVE: SpaceX Could Trade At 'Meme-Stock Velocity' — But With Real Fundamentals, Says Ex-JPMorgan Exec

A former JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs executive argues that a tokenized version of SpaceX could combine retail investor enthusiasm with solid fundamentals, unlike traditional meme stocks. Tokenization could unlock global demand by removing IPO bottlenecks like allocation restrictions and minimum purchase sizes. The broader tokenized real-world assets market has grown to over $27 billion as of April 2026, potentially blurring the line between public and private markets.

05/13/2026, 1:52 PM • Benzinga

What's Going On With eBay Stock Tuesday?

eBay's board rejected GameStop's $55.5 billion unsolicited takeover bid ($125 per share), calling it 'neither credible nor attractive.' The rejection cited financing uncertainty, valuation concerns, and execution risks. eBay shares fell 0.90% in premarket trading to $107.16, while GameStop shares dropped 4.19% to $22.20. eBay's stock remains up 56.35% over the past 12 months with bullish technical indicators.

05/12/2026, 7:20 AM • Benzinga

eBay Rejects GameStop's Massive $56 Billion Bid, Says Offer Is 'Neither Credible Nor Attractive'

eBay's board has definitively rejected GameStop's $56 billion acquisition proposal, calling it 'neither credible nor attractive.' eBay Chairman Paul Pressler cited concerns about financing uncertainty, leverage, operational risks, and GameStop's governance structure. eBay reaffirmed its commitment to standalone growth and confidence in its current management team.

05/12/2026, 6:45 AM • Benzinga

Deal Dispatch: J.M. Smucker Considers Strategic Review, Meta Buys Assured Robot Intelligence, Buzzfeed On Brink Of Bankruptcy

Multiple companies announced strategic reviews and M&A activity. J.M. Smucker hired Goldman Sachs for a portfolio review amid activist pressure, potentially leading to a Hostess sale. Meta acquired Assured Robot Intelligence for AI robotics development. Meanwhile, BuzzFeed faces bankruptcy risk after missing a $5 million debt payment with a May 18 deadline. Other notable deals include GameStop's $55 billion non-binding proposal for eBay, Angelini Pharma's $4.1 billion acquisition of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, and Ametek's $5 billion purchase of Indicor's instrumentation businesses.

05/08/2026, 2:10 PM • Benzinga

Does GameStop's Proposed Acquisition of eBay Make Sense for Its Stock?

GameStop has proposed a $56 billion acquisition of eBay, a company nearly 4x its size. While the deal makes strategic sense operationally—leveraging GameStop's collectibles expertise and eBay's marketplace—the financing structure is concerning. The deal would saddle the combined entity with $25 billion in debt against ~$2.5 billion in annual operating cash flow, essentially creating a highly leveraged eBay with physical stores. The acquisition also benefits CEO Ryan Cohen's compensation package significantly.

05/07/2026, 5:03 AM • The Motley Fool

Could Opendoor Stock Hit $10 in 2026?

Opendoor Technologies stock surged from under $1 to $10.87 in late 2025 due to speculative investor enthusiasm and positive business developments, but has since fallen to $5.46. While the company is implementing AI cost-reduction strategies and leadership improvements, analyst expectations show continued losses, the housing market recovery remains uncertain due to elevated interest rates, and shareholder dilution from recent financing activities could limit further stock appreciation.

05/06/2026, 7:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Only One Congress Member Has Bought GameStop Stock Since 2022, But She Sold Her eBay Stock Too Soon

Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) is the only Congress member to buy GameStop stock since 2022, purchasing $1,000-$15,000 worth in June 2025. However, she sold her eBay shares just a week after buying them at a loss or minimal profit, missing out on significant gains as eBay stock has since risen to $105.26. The potential GameStop-eBay merger could create a collectibles powerhouse to compete with Amazon.

05/05/2026, 6:42 PM • Benzinga

GameStop's $2 Billion Cost-Cut Bet Is Doing All The Heavy Lifting In Its eBay Pitch

GameStop's proposed $55.5 billion acquisition of eBay relies heavily on $2 billion in annual cost reductions to justify the deal's valuation. The entire EPS accretion story—lifting eBay's diluted GAAP EPS from $4.26 to $7.79—depends almost entirely on cost cuts rather than revenue growth, leaving little margin for error if execution falls short within the tight one-year timeline.

05/05/2026, 11:06 AM • Benzinga

GameStop's eBay Deal Hinges On 'Highly Confident' Money — Not Committed Capital

GameStop's $55.5 billion bid for eBay relies on a $20 billion 'highly confident letter' from TD Securities, which signals intent but does not lock in committed financing. This leaves the deal conditional on debt market conditions, pricing, and demand, making it dependent on market cooperation rather than guaranteed capital.

05/05/2026, 9:37 AM • Benzinga