Election 2024

The Republican party is on the brink of securing control of the U.S. House of Representatives, a development that could significantly impact the legislative landscape when Donald Trump makes a White House comeback in January. What Happened: The Republicans are close to securing the majority in the...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that any tariffs or trade barriers imposed by the U.S. on Canadian goods could harm American workers. What Happened: During a press conference in Vancouver on Friday, Trudeau highlighted the deep-seated interconnectedness of the supply chains between...

On Election Day 2024, major U.S. indices ended on a positive note. As the election results began rolling in, Dow Futures jumped nearly 400 points. For the day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.02% to close at 42,221.88, the S&P 500 increased 1.23% to 5,782.76, and the Nasdaq climbed 1.4...

Singapore’s state-owned investment firm Temasek on Tuesday cautioned that a potential re-election of former President Donald Trump could lead to a slowdown in global growth, impacting U.S. companies and financial markets. What Happened: Rohit Sipahimalani, Chief Investment Officer at Temasek...

Caitlin Long, founder & CEO of Custodia Bank, recently shared her thoughts on the impact of the upcoming U.S. presidential election on integrating blockchain technology with traditional finance. Long, who is set to speak at the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event, provided insights into how...

As cannabis legalization spreads across the U.S., a conservative narrative is transforming the debate, turning cannabis into a tool for broader political battles. By linking it to divisive issues like immigration and gender rights, conservatives across states are shifting attention away from the...

Early voting results from Nevada suggest potential hurdles for Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party, according to a report. What Happened: More Republicans have cast their ballots than Democrats in the early voting and mail-in ballot count of a presidential election year, for the...

United States Department of State said earlier this week that it is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on any foreign person or entity who has engaged or is engaging in interference in the 2024 U.S. presidential election set to be held on Nov. 5. What Happened: The award will be...

Former President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on fellow billionaire Mark Cuban on Saturday, accusing him of being a “loser” and a “weak and pathetic bully.” What Happened: Trump escalated his public feud with Cuban after the latter’s criticism of the ex-...

Kamala Harris has pledged to remove unnecessary degree requirements for federal jobs and has urged the private sector to follow suit. What Happened: On Thursday, Harris, the current Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee, reiterated her commitment to eliminating degree prerequisites for...

As Pennsylvania’s legislative session heats up, one question stands out: why are Republican-controlled districts turning cannabis-friendly? Polling data reveals strong bipartisan support for cannabis legalization across key competitive districts. What’s driving this change?  A deeper...

Cannabis Legalization Draws More Ad Dollars Than Presidential Race As the 2024 election season heats up, Florida’s presidential ad spending has taken a sharp decline, with cannabis legalization emerging as the dominant issue in the state.  According to media tracking firm AdImpact, just...

Elon Musk, the CEO of X and Tesla Inc., joined former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, to criticize the Democratic Party. What Happened: Musk shared the stage with former President Trump at his rally on Saturday. Musk made accusations against Democrats, claiming they aim...

As the 2024 elections heat up, a look at the data reveals that publicly traded companies are indirectly supporting cannabis legalization efforts by funneling millions of dollars into Democratic candidates’ campaigns.  This alignment could prove significant for the industry, particularly...

Former President Donald Trump has hinted at possible legal repercussions for Google, accusing the tech behemoth of meddling with the forthcoming election by skewing search results. What Happened: Trump has alleged that Google was intentionally showcasing negative stories about him while...