On November 6, 2024, U.S. stock markets closed with significant gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 3.57%, the NASDAQ increased by 2.95%, and the S&P 500 climbed by 2.53%.
In sector performance, the electric vehicle (EV) sector saw notable movements. Tesla Motors surged by 14.75% following Donald Trump's election victory. CEO Elon Musk, who supported Trump during the campaign, anticipates a favorable regulatory environment for Tesla, potentially strengthening its market position in a non-EV subsidy environment. Shares of competing EV companies dropped significantly following the election news.
The cryptocurrency sector also experienced significant gains. Coinbase Global Inc. soared by 31.11% as Bitcoin briefly topped $75,000. MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital Holdings Inc also saw substantial increases, rising by 13.17% and 18.97%, respectively.
Bank stocks surged as analysts predicted friendlier regulations under a second Trump presidency. JPMorgan Chase rose by 11.54%, and Goldman Sachs increased by 13.10%. Bank of America also saw a significant rise of 8.43%.
In contrast, clean-energy stocks faced declines due to concerns about Trump's stance on renewable energy. First Solar dropped by 10.13%, and Enphase Energy also experienced a decline.
NVIDIA Corp rose by 4.03%, becoming the most valuable company in the U.S., surpassing Apple. Microsoft increased by 2.10%, and Alphabet saw a rise of 4.04% after Loop Capital raised its price target from $170.00 to $185.00.
Super Micro Computer Inc tumbled by 18.05% after issuing a disappointing business update. Several analysts adjusted their price targets, with Barclays lowering it from $42 to $25 and maintaining an equal-weight rating.
Overall, the stock market exhibited significant movement in response to Trump's election victory, with notable gains in the EV, cryptocurrency, and banking sectors, while clean-energy stocks faced declines.Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.
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