Stock market today: Dow leaps 400 points to fresh high as Wall Street cheers Trump's pick of Scott Bessent
Published On Nov 25, 2024, 4:00 PM
US stocks experienced a strong rise on Monday, largely due to optimism following President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 400 points, setting a new record, while the Russell 2000 index also approached record highs. Key companies to watch include Nvidia, which saw a decline despite the overall positive market sentiment, and MicroStrategy, which announced significant Bitcoin purchases. The market is anticipating the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures index this Wednesday, expected to provide insights on inflation and Federal Reserve policy.