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

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

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 - 5 days 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 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

Tesla’s market cap hits $1 trillion after another Trump-fueled jump for the stock

Tesla Inc.’s market valuation hit $1 trillion on Friday, after a post-election rally lifted the electric-vehicle maker’s stock by more than 25% on hopes the incoming Trump administration could ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Here's what a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump win would mean for the stock market

The stock market has soared during the presidential campaign. Will it continue?

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

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

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. - 3 days ago

How the markets are reacting to Trump's 2024 election win

The markets are reacting to former President Donald Trump's presidential election win after his 2024 race against Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.

Trump weighs outsiders versus elected officials as he builds a new Cabinet

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares a return to the White House, advisers thinking about how to staff his administration are weighing the merits of stacking Trump’s future Cabinet with elected ...

Politics - NBC News - November 8

Why Trump’s Victory Is Fueling a Market Frenzy

Investors have been comforted by a clear election result and are anticipating tax cuts and deregulation from a second Trump administration.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

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

Williams-Sonoma’s stock rockets to all-time high as market-share gains fuel earnings beat

Williams-Sonoma Inc.’s stock was up 26% on Wednesday after the home-goods retailer reported improved sales and market-share gains, as well as stronger-than-expected profit, despite a “difficult ...

Business - MarketWatch - 20 hours ago

U.S. stock market hits record highs with boost from election results and Fed announcement

The Dow and S&P 500 have set new records as post-election optimism and a major Fed announcement drive a market surge. CBS News MoneyWatch's Kelly O'Grady explains what's behind the rise.

Stock market surges on Election Day

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

Stock-market investors have ‘no clear playbook’ for Harris election win. Here’s why.

A victory by Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald Trump next week might leave investors temporarily lost, says a closely followed Wall Street research analyst.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Harris says she's full of 'resolve,' urges supporters to accept election results

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the nation on Wednesday after losing the presidential election to former President Donald Trump.

2024 election updates: Obama criticizes comic's Puerto Rico remarks at Trump's rally

Trump criticizes the former first lady, said she made a 'big mistake' with her comments on the campaign trail.

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

Whether Trump or Harris, Pessimism Reigns in Russia Over U.S. Election Winner

Russian officials feel disrespected by the Democrats and betrayed by Donald J. Trump, who lavished praise on President Vladimir V. Putin but made decisions the Kremlin saw as benefiting Ukraine.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Election-betting odds are swaying some stock-market investors as Trump’s chances improve

Stock-market investors appear to be taking cues from shifts in betting markets that show a rising probability not only of Donald Trump winning the presidency on Nov. 5, but of Republicans also ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

'Trump Trade': Election news leads to biggest 1-day stock market gain in 2 years

The “Trump-Trade” was in overdrive Wednesday, making it one for the history books on Wall Street with record finishes for all three major stock indices.

What fueled Trump's victory and where Harris underperformed

President-elect Donald Trump's victory saw him win support from many different demographics, while Vice President Kamala Harris lost support among Latino voters. Major Garrett digs into the numbers.

How Harris and Trump are spending eve of Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are spending the last hours of the 2024 presidential race making their final pitches at rallies in several battleground states. CBS ...

WATCH: How Harris or Trump could win election

ABC News Political Director and Washington Bureau Chief Rick Klein breaks down the latest polling in the tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

How Harris and Trump are spending election night

Election Day 2024 is finally underway, and Americans are waiting to learn who will be the next occupant of the Oval Office. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Tony Dokoupil report on how Vice President ...

How Trump won — and Harris lost — the 2024 election

Democrats’ recriminations started immediately, but Trump’s victory was decisive enough that there may have been little Kamala Harris could have done.

Politics - NBC News - November 8

Losing Sleep Over Harris Versus Trump? This 1 Thing Will Win You Back Control, Says Harvard

Powerful emotions around the election are taking up too much space in your life. Here’s how to take back control.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Nvidia’s stunning 2024 return has all the makings of a stock-market dynasty

Similarities abound to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls — only this time for Nvidia bulls.

Business - MarketWatch - 20 hours ago

Interest rate cut expected from Fed, U.S. markets surge after Trump election win

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce an interest rate cut of 0.25 percentage points Thursday afternoon. That news comes as U.S. markets soar following the election of Donald ...

Biden calls Trump 'loser,' says election is about 'decency versus lack of decency'

President Biden described the current election cycle as “decency versus lack of decency,” and called former President Trump a "loser" during a campaign stop for Vice President Harris in the swing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

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