Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as Wall Street braces for election results
Published On Nov 5, 2024, 11:23 AM
U.S. stocks, including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, experienced gains as investors await the outcome of the presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The market is anticipating potential volatility due to the close race, with significant implications for monetary policy and economic direction. Despite short-term uncertainty, historical trends suggest that election outcomes rarely halt long-term stock market gains. Meanwhile, key earnings reports and Federal Reserve decisions are also expected to play a role in market movements.