election day

Editor's Note: Updates have been made to include recent developments.On Tuesday, Wall Street futures edged lower as Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) made history in Virginia, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to become the state's first female governor in a closely watched race that...

Election Day is here. A win for Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris could move different market sectors. Here is a list of stocks to watch as the country waits for the final tally.  Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:DJT) shares are climbing on heavy trading volume on...

A French trader, who is among the largest bettors on the 2024 presidential election outcome on the prediction market Polymarket, said he made the trades to make money not due to a political agenda. What Happened: A prediction market for the 2024 presidential election has attracted over $2.39...

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as the market's "fear gauge," saw a sharp 34% increase in October, signaling intensified investor concern as the U.S. presidential election looms. This spike marks the third-strongest October VIX increase for an election year, with only 2008 and...

The U.S. economy grew at a robust 2.8% in the third quarter, but beneath the strong headline number, economists see diverging forces at play. While the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate marked a slight slowdown from the 3% pace recorded in the second quarter and came in also below the...

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are surging and the 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most contentious in history. But ask retail traders how it affects them and the response is, “meh.“ What Happened: According to the latest survey from Public, an investing...

With the U.S. Presidential election set for a rematch in November, many investors are wondering how the U.S. stock market might perform in the months that follow. While predicting the future is never easy, using history as a guide can be useful for understanding how markets might react to a Biden...

It's the final day of voting on a cannabis legalization initiative along with an amendment that would protect the right to abortion in Ohio’s state Constitution. Lines at a local Methodist church in a Cleveland suburb were steady and noisy since the polls opened at 6:30 a.m.,...

The upcoming Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, while a critical day for U.S. voters, is not a federal holiday. Banks, businesses and the stock market will all be open, though business operation hours may shift to allow for employee voting. In accordance with its holiday schedule, the U.S....

As voters endeavor to select the congressional candidates they believe would best assist the U.S. in navigating through historical issues it is currently facing, investors are wondering what's going to happen to equities. For the worried investor, don't fret. Historically speaking, markets...

Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE:GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF) reported a boost in revenue for the third quarter of 2020. Revenue jumped 31.3% quarter-over-quarter and 131.1% year-over-year to $157.1 million, according to the Chicago-based cannabis company's earnings report Wednesday....

After the five-state ballot initiative sweep, marijuana's momentum kipped up after receiving a minor gut check in September when the House of Representatives punted a vote on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act to the lame duck session. The lingering questions...

Last week, marijuana legalization initiatives passed in five states: Arizona, Mississippi, New Jersey, Montana, and South Dakota. Stocks such as Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) and Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY) absolutely surged in the days that followed. Many cannabis pros also...

Voters are considering a number of cannabis ballot initiatives nationally on their presidential election ballots. Voters in New Jersey, Arizona and Montana — where there are existing medical cannabis markets — will consider legalizing adult use. Mississippi may potentially become a...

With the election now just one week away, Americans are weighing the two presidential candidates and choosing which one will be best for the country over the next four years. One way they can do that is by looking back on the first term of President Donald Trump and reassessing the effectiveness of...