Chris Katje

Chris Katje

Benzinga Staff Writer

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Chris Katje is a writer and content creator for Benzinga. After working full-time in restaurants for more than a decade and writing part-time about the financial markets, Katje joined Benzinga full time in 2020. Covering all areas of the stock mar...
Michael Cohen Says He Was 'Knee-Deep Into The Cult Of Donald Trump' When He Admired, Lied For Former President: 'I Violated My Moral Compass'
Michael Cohen admitted to lying to protect Donald Trump and making payments to Stormy Daniels on behalf of the former president during testimony Tuesday.
5 Ways The GameStop, Meme Stocks Rally Could Fizzle: Stock Offerings, Boredom And More
The current rally in meme stocks echoes a movement started in 2021. Several factors led to that rally ending and could provide caution to investors this time around.
Roku Dives Deeper Into Live Sports: Is New MLB Partnership A Home Run?
Streaming company Roku could become a player in the live sports market and has landed a deal with Major League Baseball.
Rumble Q1 Earnings Highlights: Revenue Miss, EPS Miss, Lawsuit Filed Against Google
Rumble shared their Q1 financial results and shared a lawsuit filed against Google.
Robert F. Kennedy Sues Meta Platforms, CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Accuses Social Media Giant Of Suppressing Third-Party White House Campaign
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing social media company Meta Platforms alleging first amendment violations.
Dave Portnoy Buys $250K GameStop Stock, $250K AMC Stock: 'I Wish I Bought More'
Dave Portnoy invested half a million dollars in GameStop and AMC and wishes he had bought more for the current meme stock rally.
GameStop Option Traders Active Before Roaring Kitty's Tweets, Might Have Made Millions
Options activity in GameStop began picking up in late April and increased last week, ahead of a return to social media by Roaring Kitty.
Michael Cohen's Testimony Wins Over Political Experts: 'This Is The Day That Donald Trump Looked Most Like A Criminal'
Michael Cohen will take the witness stand again in the hush money criminal trial against Trump on Tuesday.
GameStop's David Vs. Goliath Rematch: Shorts Face $1.4B Loss In 2024 As Roaring Kitty Returns
Data shows that short sellers lost $1 billion with GameStop's increased share price on Monday. Here's a look at how much short sellers are down on GameStop year-to-date and how AMC could be next up.
If You Invested $1,000 In GameStop Stock When 'Dumb Money' Was Released In Movie Theaters, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
"Dumb Money" was released in theaters in 2023 telling the story of Keith Gill and others involved in the GameStop short squeeze. Months later, Gill returns on social media as Roaring Kitty.
Trump Vs. Biden: New Swing State Poll Reveals Winner, One Key 2024 Election Issue Could Influence Result (Updated)
A new 2024 election poll of swing state voters shows Donald Trump with a commanding lead. One key factor could be determining the race in these markets.
Trump's Erstwhile Lawyer Testifies To Former President's Involvement In Hush Money Payment: 'Don't Worry Michael, You Will Get Paid Back'
Michael Cohen testified to making payments on behalf of Donald Trump to keep stories of affairs from becoming public.
Rumble Q1 Earnings Preview: Analyst Estimates, Cloud & Advertising Platform Monetization Efforts
Rumble stock is up over 50% year-to-date in 2024. Could a strong first quarter highlight monetization efforts and boost the stock further?
Disney+ To Live Stream Caitlin Clark's WNBA Debut: How To Watch Indiana Fever Opening Game, Betting Odds
Disney+ will broadcast the WNBA debut of Caitlin Clark; Indiana Fever has the fifth-best odds to win the 2024 WNBA Championship at +2,500.
Home Depot Q1 Earnings Preview: 'Well Positioned For Share Gains' — Will Consumers Doing Home Repairs Over Buying Homes Help?
Earnings preview with key items to watch and estimates for first quarter report for Home Depot.
Tesla Defies Auto Industry Trends With 0.99% APR Model Y Financing Offer
Financing a new Model Y vehicle from Tesla could come with a 0.99% offer for a limited time.
Michael Cohen Says He Never Wanted To Go Into Law, Was Offered $375K To Work For Donald Trump: 'Going To Be A Lot Of Women Coming Forward'
Michael Cohen began testimony Monday in the criminal trial against former President Donald Trump.
Who Is Roaring Kitty? Why Does His Return To Social Media Matter For GameStop Stock?
Roaring Kitty was one of the central figures in a short squeeze in GameStop stock in 2021. A social media post that could mark Roaring Kitty's return is going viral.
If You Bought Your Mom $100 In Apple, Microsoft And Tesla Stock For Mother's Day Last Year, Here's How Much She'd Have Now
A look back at buying shares of Apple, Microsoft and Tesla for mom last Mother's Day and their one-year return.
Congressman Calls For Ban On Stock Trading In Congress, Yet Discloses 25 Pages Of Trades. What Is Going On?
A congressman called for banning stock trading by elected officials, then promptly disclosed multiple stock transactions.