Sony Is Going All-Digital—But Investors Should Watch This Instead

Sony announced plans to discontinue physical gaming discs by 2028, which could improve margins but fails to address the larger threat of rising memory costs facing the gaming industry. The move also raises consumer ownership concerns as it eliminates the second-hand market and gives Sony sole control over game pricing and availability. Sony stock remains down 17% in 2026 with limited upside potential despite recent technical improvements.

07/09/2026, 11:28 AM • Investing

Is the Clock Ticking on GameStop Stock?

Sony announced it will cease physical game disc production for new PlayStation releases starting in 2028, dealing a significant blow to GameStop's business model. While GameStop has shifted toward collectibles and maintains a cash-rich balance sheet with reasonable valuations, the industry's digital migration threatens its core revenue streams and scalability.

07/02/2026, 12:03 PM • The Motley Fool

Is GameStop the Next Berkshire Hathaway?

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has revived the struggling retailer and amassed nearly $7.4 billion in cash, leading to comparisons with Berkshire Hathaway. However, the article argues GameStop is not the next Berkshire Hathaway due to fundamental differences: GameStop lacks insurance float like Berkshire, and Cohen's activist investment approach differs from Buffett's long-term strategy. Cohen's attempted acquisition of eBay represents empire-building rather than Berkshire-style investing.

06/28/2026, 3:15 PM • The Motley Fool

eBay vs. Macy's: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares eBay and Macy's as consumer stocks for 2026. eBay operates a capital-light global marketplace focused on niche categories with strong margins (18.3% net margin), but faces legal risks from cyberstalking lawsuits and competition from AI-powered search tools. Macy's is undergoing a turnaround strategy with lower profitability (2.8% net margin) and vulnerability to consumer spending shifts. The author concludes neither stock is an attractive investment due to their respective risk profiles.

06/27/2026, 7:10 AM • The Motley Fool

What Investors Should Know About Wendy's Sudden Surge

Wendy's stock surged 42% this week due to a viral Reddit WallStreetBets rally, similar to GameStop and AMC meme-stock phenomena. While the spike is driven by social media momentum, the company has legitimate turnaround potential with new CFO Steve Cirulis (who previously helped turn around Potbelly) and expansion plans in China. However, the company faces challenges including declining foot traffic and prolonged same-store sales slumps, making long-term success dependent on execution rather than viral trends.

06/26/2026, 9:21 PM • The Motley Fool

GameStop vs. StubHub: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

GameStop and StubHub represent contrasting investment opportunities in the consumer sector. GameStop maintains strong financial metrics with a 11.5% net margin and $597.3M free cash flow, but faces declining revenue and dependence on physical retail. StubHub, recently IPO'd, reported a dramatic turnaround from a $1.9B net loss in FY2025 to $48M net income in Q1 2026, with 12% revenue growth. The analyst recommends StubHub over GameStop, citing stronger momentum and growth potential despite regulatory challenges.

06/23/2026, 4:08 PM • The Motley Fool

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