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 - 5 hours ago

The stock market still leans to this candidate winning the presidential election

The Dow’s indication of who will win the U.S. presidency deserves to be taken seriously.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

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 - Yesterday

Stocks surge after Trump wins 2024 presidential election

The stock market reacted favorably to news of former President Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down how the U.S. economy ...

Why software stocks could see fresh shine after Trump’s presidential victory

Analysts see the potential for a friendlier merger climate and growth in IT budgets.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

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?

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

Election Betting Markets See Vindication in Trump Victory

Prediction markets, which surged to prominence during the presidential campaign, started reflecting a likely Trump win several weeks ago, even as opinion polls showed a tight race.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump tariffs would hit these stock-market sectors the hardest

S&P 500 could see a 4.7% decline next year, according to a Barclays analysis.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Trump Wins 2024 Presidential Election, Defeating Harris

He played on fears of immigrants and economic worries to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. His victory signaled the advent of isolationism, sweeping tariffs and score settling.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump tariffs: Why stock-market investors are underrating impact

Donald Trump’s most unconventional policy proposal is also one he’s been most consistent in promoting: universal tariffs.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

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.

The stock market hasn’t priced in a Trump win, Morgan Stanley strategist says

The chief U.S. stock-market strategist at Morgan Stanley says the fact that financial stocks are rallying has more to do with fundamentals than with the approaching election.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Trump’s win and the Fed’s rate cut are giving the stock market an open road

S&P 500 races ahead, and opportunities surface in solar power and crypto.

Business - MarketWatch - 20 hours ago

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 - 4 days ago

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 - Yesterday

Trump Media shares surge as Trump wins presidential election

Shares of former President Donald Trump's media company jumped as he won the contentious presidential election.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Why it would be difficult for Trump to reverse the 2024 election results

If Donald Trump or his allies tried to derail the electoral process, they would run up against an array of new guardrails this time around, legal experts say.

Why most healthcare stocks are falling with Trump’s win, with some exceptions

Investors are worried about what a Trump administration means for hospital operators and vaccine makers, but are optimistic about the fate of Medicare Advantage plan providers.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Foreign leaders react as Trump wins 2024 U.S. presidential election

From enthusiasm from Israel's leader to thinly veiled anxiety from some of America's oldest European allies, foreign reaction to Trump's election victory is rolling in fast.

Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to win 2024 presidential election

Republican nominee Donald Trump will defeat Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race, NBC News projects.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

NBC News projects Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election

NBC News is projecting that Donald Trump has won the 2024 election and will be the 47th president of the United States. NBC News' Chuck Todd breaks down the result.

Dogecoin and other memecoins surge as Trump wins presidential election

Dogecoin surged more than 30% at one point after bitcoin rallied to a new all-time high.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

World Reacts to Donald Trump’s Win in U.S. Presidential Election

Donald J. Trump has said he would transform America’s relationship with allies and adversaries. He has pledged to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours, increase tariffs and deport millions.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Donald Trump projected to win 2024 presidential election. Here's what to know

CBS News projects former President Donald Trump to win the 2024 presidential election, surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed. Trump won multiple battleground states, including Georgia and ...

Dow finishes at record high after Trump wins 2024 presidential election

The Dow Jones finished up over 1,500 points and the S&P and Nasdaq each hit fresh record highs on Wednesday after President-elect Trump won the 2024 race. Bank stocks were among the biggest risers ...

Late-night hosts react to Trump winning presidential election

Late-night hosts Desi Lydic, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and others share their take on President-elect Donald Trump's election victory.

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 - 4 hours ago

Stock market surges on Election Day

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

This stock-trading strategy can give you a win leading up to the presidential election

A plan to lock in a profit no matter how the S&P 500 reacts after Election Day.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Ramaswamy: Trump would win 'decisively' if election were tomorrow

Ex-GOP presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said in a Tuesday interview with Politico that former President Trump would win the upcoming election “decisively” if it were held now. “I'm ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

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