By Krystal Hur
Shares of big tech stocks advanced in premarket trading after Republican Donald Trump reclaimed the White House.
Tesla-headed by Trump ally Elon Musk-was the best performer among the Magnificent Seven group of tech giants, with shares popping 12%. Shares of most other Mag 7 members were up more modestly. Meta Platforms was the outlier, with shares edging lower.
Trump has backed a more "hands-off" approach with artificial intelligence. That has led some investors to bet the AI industry could flourish further under a Trump presidency.
Investors are also questioning whether Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, who has spearheaded antitrust battles against tech behemoths, will stay in her post.
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