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Stock market’s fierce rally since the election faces a big CPI inflation test
Inflation took center stage during the 2024 presidential election. It isn’t gone, yet.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
US stocks stage rally as global markets await election result
Wall Street prepares for ‘a long night for volatility’ as investor mood remains febrileBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
This election result could pour fuel on stock-market rally — but watch out for this wild card
Of the three most likely outcomes of the U.S. presidential election, two of them would likely point to further gains for the stock market, but there’s a major wild card.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Why it’s good for the stock market that retail investors didn’t chase the post-election rally
Analysts at Vanda Research, who track retail stock-market activity, found buying relatively muted compared to the gains in the stock market.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
Big Tech stocks rally, as tech now drives S&P 500 more than on Election Day 2016
Big Tech stocks rallied Tuesday as Americans cast their vote for the next U.S. president, fueling the S&P 500’s sharp gain.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Stock market surges on Election Day
Major stock indexes and large tech firms showed gains on Tuesday.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
The Fed hasn’t tamed inflation — and the stock market has yet to figure that out
Stocks can handle moderate inflation as long as economic growth persistsBusiness - MarketWatch - November 2 -
New inflation data shows increase, days after election
Inflation accelerated in October, snapping a streak of six consecutive months of cooling inflation.Top stories - ABC News - November 13 -
Big Tech Carries the Entire Stock Market — and Nvidia Fuels Big Tech
The Magnificent Seven have doubled the returns of the S&P 500 in 2024, but much of the outperformance can be chalked up to chip giant Nvidia.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Coinbase's big election bet is about to be tested
Coinbase emerged as a top corporate donor this election cycle, backing candidates the company viewed as supporting its pro-crypto agenga.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
As the election winds down, worries of 'bond vigilantes' and inflation hit markets
Investors are preparing for a conflicting scenario in the event that Donald Trump prevails in the presidential race.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Stock Market Rallies to Its Best Week in Over a Year
President-elect Donald Trump’s win, coupled with a quarter-point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, pushed major stock indexes into record territory.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Fate of postelection stock-market rally may be in the hands of bond traders
Stock investors absorbed a sharp midweek, postelection spike in Treasury yields and sent equities to record highs on Friday. Now the question is whether they can endure a further climb in ...Business - MarketWatch - November 10 -
The Fed interrupted the stock market’s Trump rally. What comes next?
The stock market rally takes a breather. Now it’s at the mercy of the bond market as investors weigh Donald Trump’s economic plans and what they mean for interest rates.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Trump’s win sparked stocks for this surprising reason — and it’s fueling the market rally
Investors hate uncertainty; the U.S. election result was quick and orderly.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Bitcoin’s rally is making some investors nervous about the stock market
Bitcoin’s run toward $100,000 has helped unleash massive gains for shares of a handful of cryptocurrency-adjacent companies. But it’s also raising questions about what it might mean for the rest of ...Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago -
7 big clues that a recession is going to clobber the stock market
“I would be well below my maximum equity allocation,” investment strategist Doug Ramsey cautions.Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
This is what history shows after big stock-market jumps like this one
There have been eight instances of 36%+ S&P 500 rallies over 52 weeks since 1995Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Chip stocks are ready for a big rally, based on this ‘truly unusual’ data point
History suggests it’s highly likely that chip stocks will outperform their software rivals over the next several months.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Elon Musk is $26 billion richer after Tesla's best day on the stock market since 2013
Tesla shares soared 22% on Thursday, lifting the world's richest person's net worth by roughly $26 billion.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Sticky inflation might make it more tricky for Fed rate cuts, CPI could show
A rapid slowdown in the rate of U.S. inflation appears to have lost steam, potentially raising questions about how aggressively the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
Markets set for rally after U.S. elections, Barclays says
Markets will likely experience a ‘mild relief rally’ in the wake of the vote as a smooth transition starts to come into sightBusiness - MarketWatch - October 28 -
ATP Finals faces up to life without big three for first time since 2001
Djokovic pulls out of Turin finale with unspecified injury Nadal will retire from tennis at Davis Cup next month Novak Djokovic has announced his withdrawal from ATP Finals due to an unspecified ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Trump Versus Harris: How the U.S. Election Is Fueling Stock Market Returns
The S&P 500 has only seen two negative election years in the last seven decades.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Stock-market investors should treat Trump and Harris election playbooks with caution
Wall Street makes trading elections sound as easy as falling off a log. Reality often disappoints.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
What the stock market typically does after the U.S. election, according to history
Stocks typically rise after a presidential election, but investors need to be prepared for some short-term choppiness first, history shows.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
The election result investors fear historically is the best for the stock market
Evercore strategists led by Julian Emanuel crunched the numbers and it turns out unified government actually is the best for the stock market.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
How Stock, Bond and Currency Markets Could Respond to the Election
Investors are considering the candidates’ policies and historical trends to bet on where stocks, bonds and currencies are headed.Business - The New York Times - November 5 -
How ‘Trump 2.0’ could push this ‘Roaring 2020s’ stock market into the 2030s
Relaxed regulatory environment and lower corporate and income taxes under “Trump 2.0” should boost stock prices, economist Ed Yardeni says.Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
Why the stock market failed to see that Trump would win the presidential election
The Dow’s strong gain this year favored the Democrats and Kamala Harris. But Wall Street is increasingly disconnected from Main Street.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
Stock-market investors cheered the end of election uncertainty. Policy uncertainty remains.
Investors asked themselves whether the postelection rally could continue, and if Trump is really as good for the market as some think.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
What Trump Trade? The Stock Market Is Back to Pre-Election Levels
The November rally has reversed course with major indexes responding to an uncertain Fed outlook.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Corporate insiders cash in on post-election US stock market surge
Insider sales reach all-time high as executives from Goldman Sachs to Tesla lock in equity gainsWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
On Election Day, Trump-linked Phunware’s stock slides
Phunware shares are down 3% as America heads to the polls.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Post-election stock rally fizzles as interest rate concerns grow
Stocks tumbled on Friday as the post-election rally fizzled and investors fretted over the path of interest rates.Top stories - NBC News - November 15