Wall Street Indices Surge Amid Post-Election Euphoria

Wall Street indexes surged near record highs following post-election gains and ahead of key economic data. Tesla's market valuation boost propelled consumer shares, while small-caps benefited from proposed tax cuts. Despite Nasdaq's retreat, financial and crypto stocks rallied significantly. Key focus is on upcoming economic indicators and Federal Reserve's policy outlook.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 11-11-2024 23:03 IST | Created: 11-11-2024 23:03 IST
Wall Street Indices Surge Amid Post-Election Euphoria
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Wall Street's main indexes hovered near record highs on Monday, capitalizing on post-election gains with anticipation building around upcoming economic data that may drive markets further upward.

Leading the charge, Tesla soared 7.4% after its market value hit a $1 trillion milestone, buoying consumer discretionary shares. The small-cap Russell 2000 surged 1.6%, reaching its highest point since last November, potentially benefiting from proposed tax cuts under President-elect Donald Trump.

Meanwhile, the Nasdaq pulled back slightly from record highs due to declines in megacap stocks, with information technology shares down 1% and chip stocks plummeting 3%. Financial stocks, however, reached a new peak, driven largely by banks, as crypto stocks also enjoyed a significant rally.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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