Josh Gottheimer

A ban on buying and selling stocks and options by members of Congress continues to heat up with a new bill proposed and several notable figures, including President Donald Trump, supporting the effort. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) is also in favor of a ban according to recent comments...

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock soared in 2024 after Donald Trump won the presidential election. The rising price helped boost the wealth of CEO Elon Musk and may have helped boost the wealth of members of Congress. Here's a look at members of Congress who bought and sold Tesla stock since the 2024...

One of the most active members of buying and selling stocks in recent years has been U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), who recently disclosed dozens of new transactions as reported by Benzinga's Government Trades page. What Happened: The trading activity of members of Congress has come under...

A threat to impose a 200% tariff on John Deere products by former President Donald Trump could hurt publicly traded Deere & Co (NYSE:DE) and the investors who hold the stock, including members of Congress. What Happened: Trump recently said he would place a hefty tariff on John Deere products...

Over the weekend, Iran launched a drone attack on Israel, which came in response to an airstrike of an Iranian embassy in Syria. The attack is the latest in an escalation of tensions in the Middle East, which could lead to further involvement from the U.S. and potential funding for defense...

Several leading semiconductor companies have benefitted from increased use cases for artificial intelligence. Semiconductor companies are also benefitting from a push to expand operations in the United States, with the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act helping to provide funding for expansion in the...

Edward Snowden highlighted Warren Buffett’s impressive investment record in a post on X, formerly Twitter, and contrasted it with the stock-picking prowess of members of Congress. What Happened: On Thursday, Snowden took to Twitter to highlight the investment prowess of Warren Buffett, the...

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, and her husband, venture capitalist Paul Pelosi, saw increased attention, recently disclosed the purchase of call options in cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:PANW) before and after recent second-quarter financial...

The topic of whether members of Congress should have the right to buy and sell stocks and options while in office is increasingly gaining attention from the public, media, investors, and congressional representatives themselves. A new report shows that several members of Congress beat the overall...

Members of Congress are free to buy and sell stocks and options as long as they report the transactions promptly. Many questionable trades come with potential conflicts of interest. Senators have even called for a ban on elected officials being able to trade stocks. News of a large transaction by...

Politicians trading the markets is nothing new. For decades, our elected officials have tried to make smart investments, just like the rest of us. Tracking trades made by politicians can offer a glimpse into their financial strategy and potentially provide some insight into market trends. Let's...

A member of the U.S. Congress could find himself in hot water for some questionable trades around bank stocks prior to the takeover of a collapsed bank by the FDIC and the declining price of many stocks in the sector. What Happened: Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) has been one of the most prolific...