SPACs

A SPAC merger to bring Donald Trump’s media company and social media platform public has faced delays and setbacks, and its approval remains tentative. A prominent hedge fund manager who has been critical of the merger and company since the deal was announced is removing the stock from his...

Social Capital Founder Chamath Palihapitiya has made waves with his sharp criticism of both venture capitalists and the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hikes. In his annual letter to investors, Palihapitiya commented on how the market has been impacted by the rising interest rates, calling...

One of the most talked about SPAC mergers of all time saw shares surge in valuation and demand and brought interest back to the SPAC market. A filing shows some provisions for the SPAC merger based on its well-known namesake leader. What Happened: Trump Media & Technology Group announced a...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday brought insider trading charges against two individuals for allegedly using non-public information to profit from at least seven merger announcements involving special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). What Happened: Sean Wygovsky,...

Investors are on the hunt for undervalued, underfollowed and emerging stocks when it comes to spotting opportunities. Retail traders have countless methods at their disposal to uncover new information. For some, this may be overwhelming. Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of...

A SPAC merger plans to bring former President Donald Trump’s new social media platform and media assets public. The SPAC saw a huge increase in its share price in 2021 after the deal was announced. A member of the U.S. Congress was one of the people who bought shares of the SPAC. Here’s...

A SPAC merger to bring Donald Trump’s media company and social media platform public has faced delays and setbacks and remains up in the air getting approval. A new report highlighted an investigation into the target company over money laundering. What Happened: In October 2021, Trump...

Content creator and image marketplace Getty Images Holdings (NYSE: GETY) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close Monday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Getty Images reported fourth-quarter revenue of $231.5 million, down 3.2% year-over-year. The revenue total...

Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya was one of the most followed people in the financial world from 2019 to 2022 thanks to his role in the growth of SPACs as investment vehicles to take companies public. Palihapitiya recently reflected on SPACs, the valuation of private companies and other...

Investors are on the hunt for undervalued, underfollowed and emerging stocks to spot opportunities. Retail traders have countless methods at their disposal to uncover new information. For some, this may be overwhelming. Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and...

Football fans are charged up for Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, but investors of a SPAC that included a former NFL quarterback certainly weren't cheering in 2022. The SPAC was close to locking down a deal, but instead fell apart at the hands of the quarterback. What Happened:...

Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021 and continued through 2022, with new traders looking for the next huge move. High short interest and a high cost to borrow are among the common traits that could lead to a short squeeze. Here’s a look at the top five short squeeze candidates...

Investors are on the hunt for undervalued, underfollowed and emerging stocks to spot opportunities. Retail traders have countless methods at their disposal to uncover new information. For some, this may be overwhelming. Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary...

Leading ride-share company Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) recently filed several trademarks that could suggest an expansion of the company’s business to a new sector. The filings come years after the company exited the same business line. Let’s dive in. What Happened: Uber is well known...

A SPAC merger plans to bring former President Donald Trump’s new social media platform and media assets public. The SPAC saw a huge increase in its share price in 2021 after the deal was announced. A member of the U.S. Congress was one of the people who bought shares of the SPAC. Here...