2024 Presidential Election

A new Benzinga reader poll shows a mixed opinion on whether users are headed for the exits of social media platforms in the months since the 2024 presidential election. While many users are staying on social media platforms, here's a look at which companies could be most impacted. What Happened: A...

As 2024 draws to a close, it leaves behind a series of impactful and memorable news stories that defined the year. When looking for information on top news stories, many people around the world turned to Google, the search engine owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), where they...

Popular podcaster Joe Rogan hosted Donald Trump, J.D. Vance and Trump ally Elon Musk in separate interviews on his popular podcast during the campaign season, which may have helped Trump win the presidential election. But a proposed podcast between Rogan and presidential candidate Kamala Harris...

Billionaire Elon Musk may have been one of the central figures in the 2024 presidential election and Republican voters now view him more favorably than a year ago after Donald Trump won the election. What Happened: Musk endorsed Trump in the 2024 presidential election and campaigned for the...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has soared since Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election and Benzinga readers think that the momentum could carry into 2025 for the electric vehicle company. What Happened: Tesla CEO Elon Musk endorsed Trump for president in the 2024 election and helped campaign for...

The S&P 500 Index has traded higher and posted new all-time highs since the 2024 presidential election was won by Donald Trump. Benzinga readers expect the momentum to continue, with the index nearing impressive election year milestones. What Happened: The 2024 presidential election win by...

The stock market and cryptocurrency sector have soared since Donald Trump won the 2024 election with major U.S. stock indexes hitting record highs. While a Trump win could be good for many companies and the overall stock market, there could be plenty of losers including companies that have...

Donald Trump‘s 2024 presidential election win put several sectors in the spotlight, including alcohol stocks. What Happened: Some people watched the outcome of election night on television from their home. Others likely scrolled along with social media on their phone. Some attended watch...

A contest announced by Elon Musk to giveaway $1 million per day to voters in swing states ahead of the 2024 election has drawn pushback and a lawsuit in Pennsylvania. Another lawsuit is coming with a Michigan voter filing a lawsuit related to the lack of randomness in picking contest winners. What...

Donald Trump's 2024 presidential win could prompt his hush money trial sentencing to be dismissed before the scheduled Nov. 26 date. What Happened: Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsified business records in May in a New York trial known as the hush money trial. Key witness testimony from...

Following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, top tech executives have congratulated him and expressed their willingness to work with his administration. What Happened: On Wednesday, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), SpaceX, and Neuralink CEO Elon Musk, a key ally to Trump during his campaign,...

Tapping into voters’ dissatisfaction with the economy, among other issues, Donald Trump won the popular vote in the presidential election on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, bond traders on Wall Street dubbed “bond vigilantes” remain worried about long-term economic prospects under a...

Former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, winning a return to the White House and helping boost a media stock associated with him along the way. Here's a look at Trump's growing wealth in recent months. What Happened: Trump's victory in...

Stocks and cryptocurrencies saw heavy action during the after-hours trading session during the 2024 election thanks to the expansion of 24-hour trading at companies like Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD), which sees the extended hours as a key user growth item moving forward. Here's a look at the top...

Among the biggest winners Wednesday morning are prison stocks Geo Group (NYES: GEO) and CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW), moving positively to the news that Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. While prison stocks could benefit from Trump back in office and policies to expand private prison and...