The U.S. stock market erupted with gains following Donald Trump&#8216;s victory in the 2024 presidential election and a potential Republican sweep of Congress. This sets the stage for what some analysts call <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color">a new &#8220;Roaring 2020s.&#8221;</a>



The S&amp;P 500 — tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — jumped 2.5% to fresh record highs on Wednesday, marking its best one-day performance in nearly two years and the strongest ever in a post-Election day.



Analysts and investors speculate that Trump&#8217;s planned corporate tax cuts and deregulation could fuel a prolonged rally in the stock market.



Notably, small-cap stocks, represented by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), surged 5.8%, reflecting investor optimism that domestic-focused companies could benefit most from protectionist policies expected under Trump&#8217;s administration.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Small Caps Jump Nearly 6% After Election Day</h4>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A ‘Roaring 2020s' Market Rally?</h3>



Veteran Wall Street investor Ed Yardeni described this post-election surge as &#8220;consistent with a Roaring 2020s scenario.&#8221; Yardeni believes that Trump&#8217;s policies could increase the odds of robust economic growth, strong corporate earnings, and an extended bull market.



&#8220;Stocks soared today on the widespread perception that Trump 2.0 will include a cut in the corporate tax rate and reductions in business regulations,&#8221; Yardeni wrote in a note on Thursday.



According to Yardeni, the conditions are shaping up for an economic boom similar to the 1920s — a period of rapid economic growth, technological advancement, and soaring stock prices. 



But the economic boom of the 1920s eventually led to a stock market crash in 1929 and the onset of the Great Depression.



Yardeni draws a parallel, quoting Mark Twain: &#8220;History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes.&#8221;



The expert assigns a 50% probability to the "Roaring 2020s" scenario, a 20% probability to a &#8220;1990s-style stock market meltup,&#8221; and a 30% chance of a "1970s-style geopolitical crisis with a possible U.S. debt crisis." 



Yardeni also indicates that he is considering increasing the probability of the Roaring 2020s scenario, given the likelihood of a more business-friendly environment under Trump.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How High Could The S&amp;P 500 Go?</h3>



Yardeni has bold projections for the S&amp;P 500 if the "Roaring 2020s" scenario materializes.



He estimates an average annual return of around 11% for the S&amp;P 500, including reinvested dividends. 



This forecast sharply contrasts with the one presented by Goldman Sachs last month, where analysts at the investment bank predicted a decade of modest gains for stocks, with the S&amp;P 500 averaging just 3% annually over the next 10 years.



In Yardeni&#8217;s view, stocks remain the best hedge against inflation, as companies can often pass on higher costs to consumers. 



Under his &#8220;Roaring 2020s&#8221; scenario, strong productivity growth and stable inflation rates could bolster corporate profits and sustain the market&#8217;s upward trajectory.



Yardeni expects the S&amp;P 500 could climb to 8,000 by the end of the decade, driven largely by rising corporate earnings rather than inflated valuation multiples.



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Trump Election Raises Odds Of 'Roaring 2020s Scenario,' Veteran Wall Street Investor Says: How High Could US Stock Market Rise?

Investors love a good landmark, and in the world of stocks, the 52-week high is an enticing one. For members of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">the Magnificent Seven</a> – the top tech titans by market cap – Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) stands out, with the most headroom to revisit its previous high. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), on the other hand, are already nudging at their own peaks.



But for savvy investors, the 52-week high isn&#8217;t a ceiling so much as a signal of momentum and investor confidence.



Here&#8217;s the data:



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>Symbol</td><td>Company</td><td>Price (Nov. 6 close)</td><td>52W Low ($)</td><td>52W High ($)</td><td>Price to 52W High Potential</td></tr><tr><td>MSFT</td><td>Microsoft Corp</td><td>$420.18</td><td>$357.63</td><td>$468.35</td><td>11.46%</td></tr><tr><td>GOOG</td><td>Alphabet Inc</td><td>$178.33</td><td>$129.4</td><td>$193.31</td><td>8.40%</td></tr><tr><td>AAPL</td><td>Apple Inc</td><td>$222.72</td><td>$164.08</td><td>$237.49</td><td>6.63%</td></tr><tr><td>META</td><td>Meta Platforms Inc</td><td>$572.05</td><td>$313.66</td><td>$602.95</td><td>5.40%</td></tr><tr><td>NVDA</td><td>Nvidia Corp</td><td>$145.61</td><td>$44.9</td><td>$146.49</td><td>0.60%</td></tr><tr><td>TSLA</td><td>Tesla Inc</td><td>$288.53</td><td>$138.8</td><td>$289.59</td><td>0.37%</td></tr><tr><td>AMZN</td><td>Amazon.com Inc</td><td>$207.09</td><td>$139.53</td><td>$207.55</td><td>0.22%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Microsoft Stock: Potential For New Heights On The Horizon</h2>



Microsoft's price of $420.18 leaves it with 11.46% potential to reach its 52-week high of $468.35 – a milestone that could still reflect the stock&#8217;s upward momentum rather than a cap. The tech giant's diversified growth in cloud, AI, and gaming, combined with its strong fundamentals, sets it apart from some peers that may have been more volatile or reliant on single catalysts. 



Investors eyeing Microsoft are likely attracted to its solid positioning, which could make it a contender not just for revisiting, but possibly surpassing its past high.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla, Nvidia, Amazon: Approaching Familiar Peaks</h2>



Tesla, Nvidia, and Amazon, on the other hand, find themselves tantalizingly close to their 52-week highs. Tesla, at $288.53, is just 0.37% shy of its previous peak, and Nvidia sits similarly close, with only 0.6% to reach its $146.49 high. 



While these milestones could hint at strong underlying sentiment, they don't limit the potential for further gains if market conditions, earnings, or tech advancements push them higher.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why The 52-Week High Is Only A Marker – Not The Limit</h2>



For investors, the 52-week high is a way to gauge how close a stock is to a recent peak – and how attainable that price might be. But it's far from a ceiling; instead, it reflects a level that has been reached before and could well be surpassed in the right environment. 



With Microsoft holding the most room among the Magnificent Seven to revisit its high, the stock may signal investors that there's a steady growth trajectory ahead.



Meanwhile, those teetering near their highs may still have gas left in the tank, even if the next leg up requires new catalysts to drive them higher.



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President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s 2024 election victory has intensified China&#8217;s focus on economic stimulus, with significant plans expected to be announced soon.



During his campaign, Trump proposed raising tariffs on Chinese imports by as much as 60%. This potential increase could reduce Chinese exports to the U.S. by about $200 billion and shave one percentage point off China&#8217;s GDP, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/07/trump-win-and-threat-of-more-tariffs-raises-expectations-for-more-china-stimulus.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> former Chinese economic planning official Zhu Baoliang.



U.S.-listed Chinese stocks&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>),&nbsp;JD.com, Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;JD),&nbsp;Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ: )BIDU,&nbsp;NIO Inc (NYSE:&nbsp;NIO),&nbsp;Li Auto Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ: LI),&nbsp;and XPeng Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:&nbsp;XPEV)&nbsp;are trading higher Thursday, regaining <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/11/41773691/us-listed-chinese-stocks-like-alibaba-jd-nio-fall-after-trumps-win-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">from the selloff</a> after Trump&#8217;s victory.



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Amid signs of slowed growth and weak consumer spending, China&#8217;s parliament, the National People&#8217;s Congress, is meeting this week and will likely approve a stimulus package.



Expected measures may include over 10 trillion yuan ($1.39 billion) in financial support, mainly directed at local government debt and real estate, CNBC cites Yue Su from the Economist Intelligence Unit.



This move is seen as China&#8217;s response to anticipated &#8220;Trump shocks&#8221; on trade.



Following Trump&#8217;s win, Chinese stocks took a hit while U.S. markets rallied. Analysts expect Beijing to roll out gradual stimulus measures instead of a large package. According to Liqian Ren of WisdomTree, while



China might add around 2–3 trillion yuan annually in fiscal support, caution prevails due to uncertainties surrounding Trump&#8217;s potential tariff actions.



Liu Shijin, former deputy director of the State Council&#8217;s Development Research Centre, recently emphasized <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3285449/chinese-economists-push-reform-stimulus-takes-hold-trump-win-creates-uncertainty" rel="noreferrer noopener">to</a> SCMP the importance of boosting domestic demand through structural adjustments, urging for &#8220;short-term measures&#8221; to stabilize the economy immediately.



Other experts echoed the call for sustainable strategies during a forum in Hainan, especially after President Xi Jinping&#8217;s recent address hinting at economic stabilization.



Raymond Yeung, ANZ Bank&#8217;s chief Greater China economist, told SCMP China could meet its growth target without large-scale stimulus, pointing instead to improving economic indicators like the recent uptick in the manufacturing PMI.



Zhang Zhiwei, chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management, stressed to SCMP the need for a careful balance between reforms and stimulus, suggesting that a more significant fiscal deficit could help stimulate consumption and lift China from its deflationary pressures.



Price Actions: At the last check on Thursday, BABA stock is up 2.22% at $98.88 premarket. JD is up 3.08%, BIDU is up 2.12%, NIO is up 3.60%, LI is up 2.83%, and XPEV is up 6.02%.



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U.S. stocks could open in the green on Thursday after a strong post-election rally on Wednesday that saw former President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41768178/donald-trump-defeats-kamala-harris-to-win-2024-election">emerge victorious</a> after a long-drawn battle with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.



Futures of all three major indices edged up on Thursday, pointing to positive sentiment on Wall Street.



Shares of Trump's social media company, Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) will remain in focus once again on Thursday after surging nearly 6% on Wednesday.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Futures</td><td>Performance (+/-)</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>0.22%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>0.19%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>0.19%</td></tr><tr><td>R2K</td><td>0.35%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



In premarket trading on Thursday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) gained 0.22% to $592.42 and the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.26% to $506.87, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga Pro data</a>.



Cues From Last Session:



All three major indices registered strong surges as election results poured in on Wednesday, ending the session with major gains. The wider Dow Jones index surged by over 1,500 points, closing the day with 3.6% gains.



Oil prices continued to ease as Trump's win increased expectations of a stronger U.S. dollar.



Treasury yields continued to gain after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41765345/treasury-yields-pop-on-trump-victory-chances-10-year-benchmark-reaches-4-month-high">popping on Wednesday at the prospect</a> of a Trump victory.



All eyes will be on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Thursday as investors await signals on the path for rate decisions going forward.



Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, industrials, and financials stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday.



However, consumer staples and real estate stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Performance (+/-)</td><td>Value</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>2.95%</td><td>18,983.47</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>2.53%</td><td>5,929.04</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>3.57%</td><td>43,729.93</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>5.84%</td><td>2,392.92</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



It's not just equities that surged—top cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) continued to gain momentum, scaling a new all-time high of $76,460.15. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $74,967.38, up by 1.48% in the last 24 hours.



Insights From Analysts:



Veteran investor Mark Mobius, chairman of Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/">told</a> CNBC that a Trump victory would not just be good for the U.S. economy, but also for emerging ones.



A decisive Trump victory would lead to "lots of deregulation," according to Mobius, which would also be "very good" for emerging countries.



"One of the things [I observe] as I travel around the world, is the incredible impact of U.S. regulations on these countries regarding the transfer of funds, know your customer… hopefully, that will go down the drain and there will be much freer trade and much freer movement of currencies."



Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, highlighted that the U.S. equity markets have already hit new all-time highs 48 times in 2024, with nearly two months still to go.



Per Detrick's analysis, this could mean the U.S. markets could witness 56 all-time highs in 2024, which would make it the fifth most in history.



He is also bullish on the impact of a potential Fed rate cut on U.S. equities. He noted that when the Fed cut rates at a time when the S&amp;P 500 was near an all-time high, it resulted in stocks being higher a year later.



"They&#8217;ve done this 20 other times and a year later stocks were higher 20 times. As we&#8217;ve been saying all year, the Fed is a tailwind."



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According to CME Group's FedWatch tool, markets are currently anticipating a 100% chance of a rate cut. Powell's remarks in the press conference will be worth looking out for, though, as investors look for guidance on the future trajectory of rate action.



On the economic data front, U.S. mortgage applications fell by 10.8% from the previous week in the week ended Nov. 1.



U.S. crude oil inventories increased by 2.149 million barrels in the week ended Nov. 1, compared to market estimates of a 1.8 million gain.



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Upcoming Economic Data



While Powell and Fed will be the stars of Thursday's economic calendar, here's all the activity investors will be watching today:



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<li>Initial jobless claims data and preliminary productivity numbers will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>



<li>Wholesale inventories data will be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>



<li>FOMC will announce its rate decision at 2 p.m. ET.</li>



<li>Fed Chair Powell will address a press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:



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<li>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) shares plunged nearly 20% in premarket trading on Thursday.</li>



<li>Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) shares <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41799780/why-lyft-shares-are-trading-higher-by-over-21-here-are-20-stocks-moving-premarket">popped over 22% </a>after the company raised its outlook amid a surge in sales and ridership.</li>



<li>Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) beat Street expectations and extended its share buyback program. Qualcomm shares rose over 7% in premarket trading.</li>



<li>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) shares are in focus after Baird downgraded the lender's stock from neutral to sell.</li>



<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>), Halliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>), and Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>) today.</li>
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Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:



Crude oil futures eased in the early New York session, falling by 0.92% as Trump's return to the White House has led to a stronger U.S. dollar.



The 10-year Treasury note yield surged to 4.433%.



Most Asian markets ended Thursday on a positive note, but Japan's Nikkei 225 index ended the day 0.25% lower. European stocks showed strength in early trading.



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Wedbush Securities predicts Tesla Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) artificial intelligence initiatives could see major gains under a Trump presidency, despite potential headwinds for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41768178/donald-trump-defeats-kamala-harris-to-win-2024-election">broader electric vehicle sector</a>. 



What Happened: Dan Ives, a leading analyst at Wedbush Securities, projects that Donald Trump&#8216;s return to the White House could significantly boost Tesla&#8217;s AI ambitions, potentially unlocking &#8220;$1 trillion of incremental AI valuation&#8221; for the electric vehicle maker over the coming years.



However, the outlook for the broader EV industry appears mixed. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who actively campaigned for Trump, has acknowledged that the incoming administration would likely eliminate EV subsidies and tax credits, as discussed during Tesla&#8217;s second-quarter earnings call.



&#8220;We believe Trump in the White House changes the landscape for Elon Musk and Tesla,&#8221; Ives said during an appearance on CNBC&#8217;s Squawk Street. The analyst characterized Musk&#8217;s alignment with Trump as a &#8220;major strategic bet&#8221; that could prove &#8220;very bullish for Tesla&#8217;s AI/autonomous story.&#8221;



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Why It Matters: The firm projects Tesla&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41766869/trump-win-biggest-positive-for-elon-musks-tesla-tech-bull-says-it-could-boost-ev-gi">stock could see a $40-$50 price increase under a Trump presidency</a>, representing a potential upside of 16% to 20% based on current trading levels. Analysts attribute this positive outlook to Tesla&#8217;s established market position and manufacturing capabilities.



&#8220;We believe a Trump presidency would be an overall negative for the EV industry as likely the EV rebates/tax incentives get pulled,&#8221; Wedbush analysts wrote on Tuesday. &#8220;However, for Tesla, we see this as a potential positive with some caveats.&#8221;



Beyond Tesla, Ives anticipates significant AI initiatives that could benefit other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41766869/trump-win-biggest-positive-for-elon-musks-tesla-tech-bull-says-it-could-boost-ev-gi">major tech players</a>, including Microsoft Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s Google, and Palantir Technologies Inc.



The analysis comes as Trump prepares to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41768178/donald-trump-defeats-kamala-harris-to-win-2024-election">assume office as the 47th president of the United States</a>, marking a period of potential transformation for both the technology and automotive sectors.



Price Action: Tesla Inc. showcased a standout performance on Wednesday, closing up 14.75% at $288.53, marking a significant single-day gain that brought its year-to-date rise to 16.15%. 



In contrast, key U.S.-based EV competitors struggled considerably, including Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) and Nio Inc. (NYSE: NIO). Rivian dropped 8.31% to $9.71, extending its challenging 2024 trajectory with a year-to-date decline of 53.98%. Nio fell 5.30% to $5.00, with a year-to-date slide of 40.62%.



Chinese EV maker Xpeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) and leading Chinese hybrid-electric giant BYD Company (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>) also experienced losses, albeit to a lesser extent. Xpeng closed down 3.98% at $12.30, while BYD dropped 4.53% to $71.93, though BYD remains a strong performer overall, up 33.95% year-to-date.



On the ETF side, Tesla&#8217;s momentum mirrored that of Simplify Volt RoboCar Disruption and Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCAR#NYSE">VCAR</a>), which surged 18.48% on Tuesday. However, the broader EV sector showed mixed results, with the SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAIL#NYSE">HAIL</a>) increasing by only 1.23%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.



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A leading economist warns that U.S. consumers may rush to purchase big-ticket items in the fourth quarter, anticipating President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/11/41774549/trumps-big-tech-policies-what-gop-victory-means-for-apple-google-microsoft">proposed 20% tariff on imports</a>.



What Happened: &#8220;I wonder whether we are going to see a burst of spending on consumer durables in Q4, as people pull forward spending on big ticket items ahead of the tariffs. I&#8217;m already hearing anecdata of this,&#8221; economist Justin Wolfers wrote on X following Trump&#8217;s victory in the 2024 presidential election.



Wolfers&#8217; observation comes as Trump secured a decisive win over Democrat Kamala Harris, capturing 277 electoral votes and 51% of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41768178/donald-trump-defeats-kamala-harris-to-win-2024-election">the popular vote</a>, according to Associated Press figures. The president-elect has promised to implement broad tariffs, including a 10% levy on all imports and higher rates on Chinese goods.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I wonder whether we are going to see a burst of spending on consumer durables in Q4, as people pull forward spending on big ticket items ahead of the tariffs. I&#39;m already hearing anecdata of this.&mdash; Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinWolfers/status/1854301761651024056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s victory, marking the first non-consecutive second term since Grover Cleveland in the 1800s, sets the stage for significant economic policy shifts. Beyond tariffs, his agenda includes extending the 2017 tax cuts and exempting Social Security payments, tips, and overtime income from taxation.



The potential consumer response highlights the broader economic implications of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41772701/trumps-historic-return-7-ways-his-second-term-could-impact-the-us-economy">Trump&#8217;s trade agenda</a>. ABN Amro senior economist Rogier Quaedvlieg cautioned that &#8220;a full-scale implementation of Trump&#8217;s tariffs will increase inflation and put the U.S. in a recession.&#8221;



JPMorgan analysts estimate the proposed trade policies could push inflation up by 2.4% in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41772701/trumps-historic-return-7-ways-his-second-term-could-impact-the-us-economy">worst-case scenario</a>, potentially triggering a surge in consumer spending before the tariffs take effect. 



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Leading cryptocurrencies gave a thumbs up to Donald Trump's presidential victory in anticipation of a friendlier White House.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 7:30 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td><td>+6.15%</td><td>$75,185.83</td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+9.67%</td><td>$2,706.00</td></tr><tr><td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+8.18%</td><td>$0.1941</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



What Happened: Bitcoin bettered its previous all-time high established in March with a handsome rally that pushed it above $75,000 for the first time.



The apex cryptocurrency's fourth-quarter gains increased to 18.74%, with history showing average returns of 83%.



Ethereum jumped to levels last seen in late August, while Dogecoin spiked over 8%.



Ethereum also encountered heavy sell-offs, while Dogecoin outperformed the market with over 8% gains in the last 24 hours.



Bearish leveraged traders witnessed a bloodbath, with nearly $400 million in short positions getting wiped out in the last 24 hours.



Bitcoin's Open Interest surged 9.30%, indicating a significant rise in speculative interest. Most top traders on the cryptocurrency exchange Binance leaned toward bullish positions, as the Binance Top Trader Long/Short Ratio was 1.48 as of this writing.



Market sentiment snowballed to "Extreme Greed," as per the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index, raising concerns of a correction.



Top Gainers (24-Hours)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 7:30 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>First Neiro On Ethereum (NEIRO)</td><td>+59.56%</td><td>$0.002222</td></tr><tr><td>Ethena (ENA)</td><td>+36.18%</td><td>$0.5015</td></tr><tr><td>Bittens (TAO)</td><td>+32.70%</td><td>$1.32</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



The global cryptocurrency stood at $2.47 trillion, following an increase of 5.55% in the last 24 hours.



Stocks erupted in a frenzy on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,508.05 points, or 3.57%, to a record close at 43,729.93.&nbsp;



The S&amp;P 500 lifted 2.53% to end at 5,929.04, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite gained 2.95% to close at 18,983.47. Both of these indexes notched a new record as well.



The benchmarks were helped by a 14.8% rally in the shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), the tech behemoth whose CEO Elon Musk geared up for a potential role in the new Trump administration.



Trump-owned Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) also lifted nearly 6% during the session.



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Analyst Notes: Popular on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant noted that Bitcoin was still not overvalued, despite leaping to new highs.



"The MVRV ratio shows BTC is still far from peak levels. The price is also close to the purchase cost of traders, indicating it's not overheated. This hints at a potential for further growth," the firm said in an X post.



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Arthur Azizov, CEO of cryptocurrency payment provider B2BINPAY, said in a statement to Benzinga that Bitcoin might correct sharply by the end of this week or early next.



"The Bitcoin chart shows significant uncovered liquidity below the current price, while liquidity above has already been absorbed, indicating that a downward movement is needed to support sustainable future growth. Additionally, the Federal Reserve's rate announcement on Thursday is expected to bring further price volatility," Azizov added.



Furthermore, he expected BTC to range between $80,000 and $90,000 by year-end.



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Editors Note: This story has been updated to include a response from a Rocket Lab USA spokesperson. 



The social media account of&nbsp;Peter Beck, CEO of&nbsp;Rocket Lab USA Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), was hacked, leading to a fraudulent post about a new crypto-based token.



What Happened: On Wednesday, the unauthorized post from Beck&#8217;s X, formerly Twitter account, promoted a new Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)-based token to fund space-related projects, reported Reuters.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06202850/Screenshot-2024-11-07-at-6.54.15%E2%80%AFAM-935x1024.png" alt="" class="wp-image-634096"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Screenshot from Peter Back&#8217;s compromised X Account</figcaption></figure>



At the time of writing, the above post from Back&#8217;s account was removed.



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A major player in the small satellite launch market valued at $6.5 billion, Rocket Lab was working with the platform to regain control of the account.&nbsp;



&#8220;Peter&#8217;s account has been compromised,&nbsp;so this is not an&nbsp;official tweet. We are working&nbsp;with X to restore it,&#8221;&nbsp;a company spokesperson confirmed in an email to Reuters.



Rocket Lab responded to Benzinga&#8217;s email updating about the account&#8217;s restoration. The company&#8217;s CEO also took to X, to share this information.



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Why It Matters: On Tuesday, Rocket Lab announced the successful launch of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41750137/whats-going-on-with-rocket-lab-stock-tuesday">54th Electron mission</a>, deploying a single satellite to Low Earth Orbit for a confidential commercial customer.



Last month, Rocket Lab&#8217;s shares saw a boost following the Joe Biden administration&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41392734/rocket-lab-stock-climbs-as-biden-administration-plans-to-ease-export-restrictions-on-space-companies">plans to ease export restrictions</a> on U.S. commercial space companies.



Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Consumer Tech coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.



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Longer-dated U.S. Treasury bonds, tracked by the popular iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>), saw their steepest decline in over a year on Wednesday, plummeting more than 2.6%, as investors offloaded fixed-income assets amid rising expectations of wider budget deficits and higher inflation, spurred by Donald Trump&#8216;s victory <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">in the presidential election. </a>



This bond sell-off comes one day before a pivotal Federal Reserve interest rate decision scheduled for 2 p.m. ET Thursday.



The Federal Reserve is broadly expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 4.5%–4.75%, a move fully priced in by market participants, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.



While the rate decision itself is almost certain, investors will be more focused on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks, which may offer crucial insights into the Fed&#8217;s stance on the evolving inflation and fiscal policy.



Fed watchers are keen to highlight if a potential shift in fiscal policy under Trump could prompt the Fed to modify its approach.



Economists broadly agree that tariffs and tax cuts are likely to drive up inflation, potentially leading to a more hawkish response from the Federal Reserve. JPMorgan analysts estimate that universal tariffs, coupled with domestic tax cuts, could increase U.S. inflation by as much as 2.4%. 



Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius suggests that Trump's policies might keep core inflation above 3% by 2025, well above the Fed's 2% target. Hatzius highlighted that these factors &#8220;might delay cuts that would otherwise come more swiftly.&#8221;



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fed Expected To Cut Rates In November, But All Eyes Are On What Comes Next</h3>



"We expect a 25-basis-point cut in November, with Powell likely to maintain an optimistic tone," said Bank of America rates analyst Mark Cabana. He explained that softer-than-expected jobs data for October, combined with downward payroll revisions, were key factors solidifying the case for this November rate cut.



Bank of America also indicated that these labor data trends increase the likelihood of another rate cut in December.



Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle highlighted that recent inflation data has eased concerns about inflation reaccelerating. &#8220;Better inflation news has alleviated fears of sticky inflation from earlier in the year,&#8221; he said. He also emphasized strong Q3 GDP growth as a sign of resilience in the U.S. economy, despite a cooling labor market.



Goldman Sachs now forecasts four additional cuts in the first half of next year, bringing rates down to 3.25%–3.5%.



Mericle acknowledged "uncertainty about both the pace and final rate" of future cuts, noting that the Fed&#8217;s path forward will depend heavily on evolving economic data.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will Trump Pressure Powell on Interest Rates?</h3>



During Thursday&#8217;s Q&amp;A, Powell will likely face questions on whether the Fed plans to act preemptively or reactively in response to changing fiscal dynamics.



Investors are eager to understand if the Fed will proactively address anticipated inflation or wait for economic data to reflect any significant change.



Powell, whose term expires in 2026, could also be questioned about the Fed's independence. In his previous term, Trump frequently pressured the Fed to lower rates and has hinted that, if re-elected, he would not renew Powell's term. 



During Trump's first presidency, he issued over hundreds of tweets criticizing Fed policy, often urging for lower rates, according to data shared by the Brookings Institution. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How Could Markets React To November Fed Meeting?</h3>



Market data suggest a 70% probability of another 25-basis-point cut at the Fed's Dec. 18 meeting, down slightly from 77% the previous day.



If Powell delivers dovish remarks that reinforce expectations of a December rate cut, risk assets could rally. The S&amp;P 500, represented by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), might respond positively, while small-cap stocks, tracked by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), may extend gains following Wednesday's rally.



Conversely, if Powell signals hesitation about further rate cuts, particularly in December, and indicates a potential inclination toward addressing rising inflation expectations, investors could be disappointed, potentially putting downward pressure on the markets.



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What To Know: According to <a href="https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/tracking-hurricane-rafael-us-gulf-of-mexico-caribbean">a report</a> from Fox Weather, Hurricane Rafael made landfall in the Cuban province of Artemisa with sustained winds of 115 miles per hour, making it a Category 3 hurricane. The storm is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday night and residents along the coast from Florida to Texas will be watching the storm's path.&nbsp;



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What To Watch: Hurricanes affect people, homes and companies in their paths and spread wide-reaching effects on various sectors and industries. Insurance companies see an influx of claims resulting from damage to property and vehicles. Homes will have to be repaired and rebuilt driving sales of lumber, windows and sheetrock higher. Power outages cause consumers to seek portable generators as an alternative way to power their homes.&nbsp;



Home improvement stores like Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) and Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) could see a pop in sales as people rush to secure their homes before the storm and repair damage after. 



Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>) designs and manufactures standby generators and portable generators and often sees its shares rise before and after major weather events. 



Shares of insurance companies tend to drop after natural disasters and investors may want to keep an eye on Allstate Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>), Travelers Companies, Inc.(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) and Chubb Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>) in the days and weeks following a potential landfall from Hurricane Rafael. 



Power companies including Duke Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>) and Southern Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>) could face increased labor costs and additional costs to repair infrastructure after the storm.



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In a concession speech at Howard University on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed supporters with a message of resilience <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/democratic-party">and commitment to democracy</a>.



Reflecting on the election outcome, Harris urged her supporters to remain hopeful and continue fighting for the nation's values. 



"The outcome of this election is not what we want, not what we fought for, not what we voted for," Harris said. "But hear me when I say, the light of America&#8217;s promise will always burn bright."



Emphasizing the importance of unity, Harris expressed gratitude to her campaign team and the American people. She said her campaign, which focused on "building community and building coalitions," aimed to bring "people together from every walk of life and background, united by love of country with enthusiasm and joy in our fight for America&#8217;s future."



Harris also highlighted the importance of respecting the election's outcome, describing it as a core tenet of democracy. 



"We must accept the results of this election," she said, sharing that she had called President-elect Trump earlier in the day to congratulate him and offer assistance with the transition.



"I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power,&#8221; she added. 



Why It Matters: Harris's message underscores a commitment to American democratic principles and a stark contrast to Trump, who never conceded his 2020 loss. 



"A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results," she said. "That principle, as much as any other, distinguishes democracy from monarchy or tyranny."



<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/harris-expected-call-trump-concede-race-rcna178931">According </a>to NBC News, Harris's call for unity comes after President Joe Biden also reached out to Trump, inviting him to the White House to discuss the transition process. 



With Trump securing 292 electoral votes to Harris&#8217;s 226, the 2024 election was a resounding win for the Republican candidate. Harris, who launched her campaign in July, faced challenges as she sought to build support while promoting policies focused on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/11/41718664/3-million-new-homes-harriss-40-billion-proposal-takes-aim-at-housing-costs">economic opportunities</a> and <a href="https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x97hx8s">healthcare affordability</a>.



Trump, meanwhile, emphasized his experience in managing economic issues and international conflicts, ultimately securing key battleground states, NBC News reports.



Despite the loss, Harris's speech called on Americans to move forward with a shared commitment to democratic ideals, saying, "We owe loyalty, not to great presidents or a party, but to the Constitution."



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Kamala Harris Concedes: Calls For Unity, Commitment To Democracy

Former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, winning a return to the White House and helping boost a media stock associated with him <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41767200/trump-media-stock-djt-jumps-33-77-in-pre-market-as-ex-president-inches-closer-to-white-house-vic">along the way.</a>



Here's a look at Trump's growing wealth in recent months.



What Happened: Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41768178/donald-trump-defeats-kamala-harris-to-win-2024-election">victory in the 2024 election</a> sent shares of Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) soaring late Tuesday and early Wednesday.



The company, which was co-founded by Trump and is the owner of the Truth Social platform, saw volatile trading in its stock in the months before the 2024 election.



The stock often traded higher or lower related to Trump's odds in election polls and prediction markets and has also been highly volatile related to major news events around the former president like court cases and assassination attempts.



Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/09/40943414/donald-trump-can-cash-out-his-trump-media-technology-stock-keep-company-control-heres-how-ma">owns around 57% </a>of the company and is free to sell his shares, although he has said he doesn't plan on doing so.



With Trump Media &amp; Technology Group shares trading at $36.05 Wednesday, Trump's stake of 114.75 million shares is worth $4.14 billion. Earlier Wednesday morning with shares trading at $45.77, Trump's stake was worth $5.25 billion.



The increase in the share price of Trump Media &amp; Technology Group has provided a bump to Trump's net worth.



Forbes <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2024/11/06/donald-trumps-net-worth-adds-nearly-300-million-after-election-win-as-trump-media-shares-surge/">estimates </a>Trump is worth $6.3 billion. Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">estimates </a>Trump is worth $6.49 billion as of Tuesday.



Trump is the wealthiest president of all time and will likely return to the White House as a billionaire.



The United States president is <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-much-is-the-president-paid/">paid </a>an annual salary of $400,000, paid out on a monthly basis. The position also comes with a $50,000 allowance for expenses, $100,000 allowance for travel and $19,000 allowance for entertainment.



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What's Next: Trump Media &amp; Technology Group will be closely watched after the election and could continue to serve as a proxy to Trump's time in office.



The social media company<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41760961/djt-stock-volatile-on-election-day-donald-trumps-media-company-reports-q3-earnings-growth-initiativ"> reported quarterly financial results</a> Tuesday ahead of the 2024 election with revenue declining on a year-over-year basis. The company laid out several plans for future growth.



Truth Social's exclusivity with Trump calls for the president-elect to post non-political items on the social media platform first. The exclusivity deal can be terminated by Trump with 30 days prior written notice beginning Feb. 2, 2025.



Trump has been using social media platforms like X and Facebook to share political ads and posts.



Investors will be closely watching to see how Truth Social is used going forward and if it is the home of Trump&#8217;s non-political posts and sees increased interest during his time in the White House.



While Trump posting more on X could help his friendship with Elon Musk and reach a wider audience, it could hurt DJT shares and likewise the president&#8217;s wealth. 



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Donald Trump's Wealth Soars With 2024 Election Win: Here's How Much President-Elect Is Worth, How Much He'll Make In White House

With Donald Trump clinching a second term in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, markets are turning their attention to his potential impact on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41772701/trumps-historic-return-7-ways-his-second-term-could-impact-the-us-economy">the economy and markets. </a>



While past performance doesn't guarantee future results, it can still provide valuable insights for investors looking for clues about what to expect from the new administration.



Here's a detailed look at how the 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors fared during Trump's first term.



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500 Sector Performance During Trump's First Term (November 2016- November 2020)</h1>



Although Trump wasn't sworn in as president until January 2017, financial markets began reacting to his potential policies immediately after his election.



Trump's first term, which spanned from Nov. 8, 2016 — the day he won against Hillary Clinton — to Nov. 3, 2020 – when he lost versus Joe Biden — brought varied performances across S&amp;P 500 sectors.



Technology and consumer discretionary sectors led the rally, while energy was the clear laggard, with the only negative return among sectors over those four years.



Tech stocks were buoyed by the spectacular rise of Magnificent Seven giants. An equally weighted basket of Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) delivered a remarkable 380% return from November 2016 to November 2020. That return is nearly double the performance of the Magnificent Seven during Biden&#8217;s term.



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Regarding the energy sector's poor performance, that wasn't solely a result of the COVID-19 pandemic-driven oil price collapse.



Despite Trump's pro-fossil-fuel policies, energy stocks faced persistent headwinds throughout his term, even before 2020, with the global shift toward renewables putting continuous pressure on traditional oil and gas investments. 



Surprisingly to many, solar stocks — tracked by the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) — were among the top-performing industries during Trump's first presidency, soaring by an impressive 267% between November 2016 and November 2020.



Below is a table and chart showing the performance of S&amp;P 500 sectors under Trump&#8217;s first term. 



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th>Sector ETF</th><th>Performance Nov. 8, 2016 – Nov. 3, 2020</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td><td>+138.56%</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td><td>+86.70%</td></tr><tr><td>Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td><td>+53.58%</td></tr><tr><td>Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td><td>+40.29%</td></tr><tr><td>Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td><td>+37.81%</td></tr><tr><td>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td><td>+31.52%</td></tr><tr><td>Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td><td>+24.31%</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td><td>+21.99%</td></tr><tr><td>Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td><td>+20.20%</td></tr><tr><td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td><td>+15.84%</td></tr><tr><td>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td><td>-57.40%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="501" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06115547/image-55-1024x501.png" alt="" class="wp-image-633249" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06115547/image-55-1024x501.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06115547/image-55-300x147.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06115547/image-55-768x376.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06115547/image-55-1536x752.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06115547/image-55.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Financials Were Early Winners In Trump's First Term</h1>



In the first three months following Trump's 2016 election, financials stocks saw significant gains. 



The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) rose by 17.2% between Nov. 8, 2016, and Jan. 10, 2017, outpacing all other sectors. The rally was driven by anticipation of deregulation and tax cuts, which boosted investor confidence in banks and other financial stocks.



Conversely, consumer staples and utilities — traditionally defensive sectors — were the weakest performers in that initial period, with losses of 2.39% and 2.3%, respectively.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th>Sector</th><th>Return (Nov. 8, 2016 &#8211; Jan. 10, 2017)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Financials (XLF)</td><td>+17.21%</td></tr><tr><td>Industrials (XLI)</td><td>+8.07%</td></tr><tr><td>Materials (XLB)</td><td>+7.15%</td></tr><tr><td>Energy (XLE)</td><td>+6.91%</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer Discretionary (XLY)</td><td>+6.00%</td></tr><tr><td>Health Care (XLV)</td><td>+4.58%</td></tr><tr><td>Technology (XLK)</td><td>+4.20%</td></tr><tr><td>Real Estate (XLRE)</td><td>+0.42%</td></tr><tr><td>Utilities (XLU)</td><td>-2.30%</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer Staples (XLP)</td><td>-2.39%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="501" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06120523/image-56-1024x501.png" alt="" class="wp-image-633276" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06120523/image-56-1024x501.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06120523/image-56-300x147.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06120523/image-56-768x376.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06120523/image-56-1536x752.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06120523/image-56.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reaction To Trump's 2024 Victory: Financials And Industrials Lead Again</h1>



On November 6, 2024, the day after Trump's re-election was confirmed, market activity showed a familiar pattern with financials and industrials posting the strongest gains. 



Financials climbed by 5.6%, followed by energy and industrial, each more than 3.5%, suggesting renewed optimism for deregulation and potential infrastructure investment as investors previously had in the first three months following his election in 2016. 



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th>S&amp;P 500 Sector ETF</th><th>% Change (Nov. 6, 2024)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Financials (XLF)</td><td>+5.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Energy (XLE)</td><td>+3.8%</td></tr><tr><td>Industrials (XLI)</td><td>+3.6%</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer Discretionary (XLY)</td><td>+2.6%</td></tr><tr><td>Technology (XLK)</td><td>+2.4%</td></tr><tr><td>Communications (XLC)</td><td>+1.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Materials (XLB)</td><td>+1.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Health Care (XLV)</td><td>+0.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Utilities (XLU)</td><td>-1.1%</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer Staples (XLP)</td><td>-1.6%</td></tr><tr><td>Real Estate (XLRE)</td><td>-3.4%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="501" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06122651/image-58-1024x501.png" alt="" class="wp-image-633331" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06122651/image-58-1024x501.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06122651/image-58-300x147.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06122651/image-58-768x376.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06122651/image-58-1536x752.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06122651/image-58.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What Could Be Similar — And What Might Change — in Trump's Second Term?</h1>



Trump's return to the White House could bring back some familiar market dynamics, but the economic and geopolitical landscape in 2024 is notably different from 2016. 



Investors should be prepared for a mix of potential tailwinds and headwinds that may shape sector performance in unique ways.



Trump's expected emphasis on tax cuts, deregulation and support for traditional energy sources could once again boost sectors like financials, industrials and consumer discretionary. Financial stocks, in particular, might benefit from any renewed push to ease regulatory restrictions, while industrials could get a lift from a possible infrastructure spending package.



As in his first term, Trump's focus on "America First" policies could support domestic manufacturing and sectors tied to infrastructure, including industrials and materials.



Trump's pro-fossil-fuel stance could give the energy sector some breathing room. Traditional energy companies may benefit if there's a shift in focus back toward oil and gas, though this will depend on global energy market dynamics.



Global trade dynamics have shifted significantly since Trump's first term, with ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China.



If Trump reintroduces tariffs on Chinese imports, it could impact tech and industrials sectors, which rely on international supply chains and components.



Last but not least, even if Trump policies seem to prioritize fossil fuels, the private sector&#8217;s commitment to renewables could still drive growth in solar and clean energy stocks.



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How Did S&P 500 Stock Sectors Perform During Trump's First Term? Could This Time Be Different?

An &#8220;everything rally&#8221; powered Wall Street on Wednesday after the 2024 election results, with Donald Trump emerging as the clear presidential winner. The Republican Party reclaimed control of the Senate, while the House of Representatives leans Republican <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41778433/s-p-500-dow-hit-record-highs-after-trump-win-fear-index-drops-20">but remains undecided.</a>



The major U.S. equity indices – the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq 100 – surged to record highs in early trading, as investor optimism grew on expectations of more favorable tax policies. 



The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow posted gains of 2.3%, 2.4%, and 3.3%, respectively.



However, the real standouts were small caps and bank stocks, with investors turning to domestic businesses and U.S. banks in anticipation of potential tariff protections and further financial deregulation. 



The Russell 2000 jumped 5.5%, marking its largest single-day increase in two years. 



Large-cap bank stocks climbed 6%, while regional banks tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) soared 13%—both seeing their biggest one-day gains since November 2020, when the first COVID-19 vaccine was announced.



Clean energy stocks were among the day's worst performers, with the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) plunging 11% for its steepest drop since March 2020, as investors braced for potential rollbacks on green initiatives under the Trump administration.



In the foreign exchange market, the U.S. dollar initially rallied nearly 2% before paring gains to 1.4% as traders awaited a Federal Reserve interest rate cut on Thursday.



Treasury yields spiked as expectations rose for larger budget deficits under Republican fiscal policies and higher inflation due to potential tariffs. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed 14 basis points to 4.41%, reaching a four-month high.



Gold prices fell 2.8%, silver dropped over 4%, while natural gas rose 3.8%. Oil prices remained steady.



In the cryptocurrency market, risk appetite thrived, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rising over 8% to reach a record high of $75,000. Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) gained 10%, and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) surged 14%, the strongest performance among the top 10 cryptocurrencies.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, Sectors</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>Major Indices</td><td>Price</td><td>1-day % chg</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>2,388.20</td><td>5.6%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>43,739.86</td><td>3.6%</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>20,740.09</td><td>2.5%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>5,922.98</td><td>2.4%</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th>Sector</th><th>1-day % chg</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Financials</td><td>6.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Energy</td><td>4.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Industrials</td><td>3.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Cons. Discretionary</td><td>2.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Technology</td><td>2.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Communications</td><td>1.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Materials</td><td>1.8%</td></tr><tr><td>Health Care</td><td>0.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Utilities</td><td>-0.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Cons. Staples</td><td>-1.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Real Estate</td><td>-3.3%</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>



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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 2.4% to $590.30.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rallied 3.5% to $437.05.</li>



<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) soared 2.5% to $504.69.</li>



<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) spiked 5.6% to $236.23.</li>



<li>The Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) outperformed, rising 6%. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) lagged, down 3.3%.</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>



Stocks reacting to earnings reports were: 



<ul>
<li>Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>), up 2%, </li>



<li>Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>), up 1.8%, </li>



<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), down 22%, </li>



<li>CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), up 12%,</li>



<li>DBA Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>), up 5.8%, </li>



<li>American Electric Power Company Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>), down 3%, </li>



<li>Cencora Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>), up 5.5%, </li>



<li>Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>), up 10.7%, </li>
</ul>



Major companies moving in reaction to election results were: 



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<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), up 14.8%, </li>



<li>Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), up 14.4%, </li>



<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), up 13.1%, </li>



<li>Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), up 13.1%, </li>



<li>The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), up 12.9%. </li>
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The rallies in the stock and crypto markets drove shares of Robinhood Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) up by 18% and 26%, respectively.



Major losers among clean energy stocks included Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) and First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), down 16.7% and 10.5%, respectively. 



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Trump's Win Sends Indices To Record Highs; Financials, Small Caps Surge, Bitcoin Tops $75,000: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

The S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to record levels on Wednesday after Donald Trump was elected as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">the 47th U.S. president.</a>



In Congress, Republicans clinched a majority in the Senate, while the House race remains close. As of Wednesday morning&#8217;s tabulations, Republicans held 198 seats versus 180 for Democrats.



The S&amp;P 500 index, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), climbed 2% to 5,900 points, while the Dow soared over 3% to 43,500 points. The blue-chip index, monitored through the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), marked its biggest single-day gain since November 2022.



The financials and industrials sectors were the top performers, up 5.2% and 3%, respectively.



The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 witnessed smaller gains, up 1.8%, while small-cap stocks skyrocketed, with the Russell 2000 index spiking over 5%. 



The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often called the &#8220;fear gauge,&#8221; plummeted 22%, indicating waning investor concerns amid post-election optimism.



Investors are responding positively to the prospect of more lenient tax policies under the upcoming Trump administration, though inflation risks and potential shifts in Federal Reserve policy highlighted by economists seem to be largely overlooked by the market for now.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economic Implications Of A Trump Presidency, Goldman Sachs Weighs In</h3>



&#8220;If Republicans secure a narrow House majority, this would likely enable a full extension of the 2017 tax cuts, set to expire in 2025, potentially with some reinstated business investment incentives,&#8221; wrote Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sachs&#8217; chief economist.



A Republican-controlled Congress may also drive increased federal spending, particularly on defense, Goldman Sachs indicated.



"We would expect Trump to impose additional tariffs averaging 20% on imports from China," Hatzius added, highlighting that this policy could provide a &#8220;one-time boost to core PCE inflation&#8221; and &#8220;a modest drag on GDP.&#8221;



Goldman Sachs projects that the incoming Trump administration would likely pursue a more relaxed approach to regulation, especially in energy, financial services, and labor. 



However, while antitrust oversight may soften somewhat, scrutiny of the tech sector is expected to persist.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top-Performing S&amp;P 500 Sectors After Trump Secures Election Victory</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th>Sector</th><th>ETF</th><th>1-day Change (%)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Financials</td><td>Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td><td>5.15%</td></tr><tr><td>Industrials</td><td>Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td><td>2.99%</td></tr><tr><td>Energy</td><td>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td><td>2.68%</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer Discretionary</td><td>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td><td>2.60%</td></tr><tr><td>Technology</td><td>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td><td>2.22%</td></tr><tr><td>Materials</td><td>Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td><td>1.66%</td></tr><tr><td>Communications</td><td>Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td><td>1.54%</td></tr><tr><td>Health Care</td><td>Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td><td>1.08%</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer Staples</td><td>Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td><td>-0.42%</td></tr><tr><td>Utilities</td><td>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td><td>-1.23%</td></tr><tr><td>Real Estate</td><td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td><td>-1.29%</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 9.45 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Gainers, Losers Within The S&amp;P 500 Following Trump&#8217;s Win</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th>Name</th><th>Last</th><th>Chg %</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>)</td><td>187.37</td><td>23.39%</td></tr><tr><td>Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)</td><td>193.69</td><td>16.64%</td></tr><tr><td>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td><td>65.93</td><td>16.03%</td></tr><tr><td>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td><td>288.40</td><td>14.70%</td></tr><tr><td>Nucor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>)</td><td>164.96</td><td>14.07%</td></tr><tr><td>Trimble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMB#NASDAQ">TRMB</a>)</td><td>69.97</td><td>13.55%</td></tr><tr><td>Charles River Laboratories International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>)</td><td>214.16</td><td>13.51%</td></tr><tr><td>CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>)</td><td>62.76</td><td>13.40%</td></tr><tr><td>Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td><td>72.43</td><td>13.05%</td></tr><tr><td>Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>)</td><td>149.73</td><td>10.38%</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 9.45 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th>Name</th><th>Last</th><th>Chg %</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)</td><td>21.01</td><td>-24.15%</td></tr><tr><td>Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>)</td><td>74.05</td><td>-17.67%</td></tr><tr><td>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td><td>181.42</td><td>-15.97%</td></tr><tr><td>D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>)</td><td>161.70</td><td>-6.68%</td></tr><tr><td>The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</td><td>14.50</td><td>-6.51%</td></tr><tr><td>Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>)</td><td>166.31</td><td>-6.19%</td></tr><tr><td>Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>)</td><td>199.41</td><td>-6.01%</td></tr><tr><td>Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)</td><td>87.26</td><td>-6.01%</td></tr><tr><td>American Tower Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>)</td><td>201.33</td><td>-5.86%</td></tr><tr><td>Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>)</td><td>63.15</td><td>-5.42%</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 9.45 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>



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