Thanksgiving Is Great for the Stock Market. Just Look at History

Dating back a century, the week of Thanksgiving and the stretch through New Year’s tends to be positive for stocks.

Business - Inc. - 20 hours ago

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

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 1995

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

The stock market may be facing more than just a ‘lost decade’

The stock market’s prospects over the next decade are mediocre at best.

Business - MarketWatch - 21 hours ago

Trump is the most pro-stock market president in history, Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says

"President-elect Trump is the most pro-stock market president we have had in our history," Siegel said Monday on CNBC's "Squawk Box."

Business - CNBC - November 11

Why ‘Trump trades’ and ‘Harris trades’ could be just regular stock-market bets

Here’s what the S&P 500 sectors are really saying about their presidential election preference.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

It’s not just election betting: Why one expert thinks prediction markets will become bigger than stocks

Event contracts give markets a way to price in an uncertain future, says Interactive Brokers founder Thomas Peterffy.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Indigenous scholars reclaim the true history of Thanksgiving

NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah visits Plymouth, Massachusetts, the site traditionally associated with the origins of Thanksgiving. Indigenous scholars are reclaiming what they describe as the true ...

A look into the history of presidential cabinet scandals

As President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his cabinet selections, NBC News' Gadi Schwartz takes a look back at previous cabinet scandals and problematic nominees.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Stock market surges on Election Day

Major stock indexes and large tech firms showed gains on Tuesday.

Don't just pardon turkeys — use Thanksgiving to spare lives on death row

This Thanksgiving, governors should use their sovereign power to put down the executioner’s axe.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Looking to Travel Around Thanksgiving? There’s Still Time to Snag a Deal.

Cheap flights. Fewer crowds. November can be one of the most affordable months for international travel, and travelers can still snag a choice deal.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

JD Vance: 'We just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history of the USA'

JD Vance thanked Donald Trump for placing his trust in him and hailed "the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America."

Donald Trump just won the greatest jury verdict in American history

The 2024 election saw a rejection of lawfare, with Democratic prosecutors' efforts to prosecute Donald Trump failing to make a significant impact on the outcome.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Beyoncé Just Became the Most Nominated Artist in Grammy History

The 2025 Grammy Award nominations led Beyoncé to set a new a record.

Business - Inc. - November 10

Milei Looks for Trump's Help to 'Make Argentina Great Again'

The Argentine leader hopes the U.S. president-elect will help unlock billions of dollars in new loans to finance the capitalist makeover of his country.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 18

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano Look to Make Women’s Boxing History (Again)

Fierce rivalries are a cornerstone of boxing. But Taylor and Serrano, who will fight for a championship title on Netflix on Friday, are going about it differently.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Firewatch-Inspired Game Two Falls Offers Players A Look At Indigenous History

The 2024 release calendar is slowly coming to a close, but there are still games worth paying attention to, especially those flying under the radar. Developed by Unreliable Narrators, Two Falls ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

Four reasons the bull market for stocks can continue

Also: Apple and more Big Tech earnings, bond ETFs and some easy Medicare savings.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Stocks and the Dollar Jump After Trump Wins Presidential Election

Bitcoin hit a record, Tesla stock soared and a wide range of markets around the world moved sharply as Donald J. Trump claimed victory.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Trump election win spurs US stocks to strongest week in a year

S&P 500 breaks through 6,000 for first time

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Analyzing the stock market surge after Trump's victory

The stock market hit pause Tuesday on its record-setting spike after President-elect Donald Trump's victory, but what comes after the honeymoon? CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...

Will Nvidia’s earnings report signal a stock-market pullback?

Also: Trump’s cabinet choices, a possible extension for the bitcoin rally, and how cars destroy wealth

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

European stocks fall as Ukraine war escalation unsettles markets

US Treasuries rally as investors sell equities and seek safe assets

Business - Financial Times - November 19

How long will Trump’s honeymoon with the stock market last?

Equities investors seem unfazed by the risk that tariffs and tax cuts will push up inflation and deficits. But fears are rising

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Jim Cramer warns of market 'excess' as stocks surge

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday described signs of "excess" he sees across market sectors.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Don’t let the stock’s selloff fool you. Nvidia had a great week.

Big cloud companies aren’t backing down from their AI spending, which bodes well for Nvidia.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Viking Therapeutics’ weight-loss pill shows ‘great outcome’ in trial

The stock, which enjoys the unusual position of having all buy ratings from the 13 analysts offering coverage on FactSet, has been on a tear this year, gaining 270% to date in 2024.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

We're buying more of this industrial stock that's fallen despite a great quarter

The company's stock has given up its post-earnings gains, despite positive news.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Great movies can play fast and loose with history. But not Gladiator II with its rhinos and cafe culture | Charlotte Higgins

It’s hard to know where to begin when presented with the full, lavish spread of historical inaccuracy offered by this sequel. Does accuracy in a movie set in the past actually matter? When one ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

US adds just 12,000 jobs as storms and strikes hit labour market

October figure far below average forecast of 100,000 job gains and comes just four days before US election

Business - Financial Times - November 1

China’s market targets are ‘just psychological’, says former regulator

Frank remarks by onetime securities commission chief give rare insight into Beijing financial policymaking

Business - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Markets look past Trump tariffs, but they could be ‘life or death’ for some companies

Donald Trump’s most consistent policy commitment is to tariffs, or taxes paid by U.S. importers of foreign goods.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Bond-market investors look to Fed minutes for a crucial rate clue

Investors should brace for more volatility until the Fed provides more clarity on what the “neutral” policy rate might look like: DSW

Business - MarketWatch - 17 hours ago

40% of investors are considering this money move after the election: It may cost them 'really great gains,' says market strategist

Making decisions about your portfolio based on the election will likely cost you, experts say. Here's how to keep anxiety from hurting your finances.

Business - CNBC - November 5

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