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Crypto stocks are seeing a surge in activity, with Coinbase’s shares soaring 12% as investors anticipate a more supportive regulatory environment for cryptocurrency businesses under a potential second Donald Trump presidency. MicroStrategy, known for its high-beta play on the bitcoin price, also saw an 11% gain as bitcoin surged to a new all-time high.
Banking stocks are on the rise as well, with Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America all posting gains in premarket trading following Donald Trump’s victory. Investors are optimistic about the sector potentially facing less regulation under a Trump administration.
In the realm of media, Trump Media & Technology, majority-owned by Donald Trump, saw its shares skyrocket more than 32% after the Republican secured a second presidential term. Despite Truth Social’s surprise earnings statement showing a $19.2 million loss in the third quarter, investors remain bullish on the company.
CVS Health also made waves, with shares rising 7.5% after the company posted mixed third-quarter results. The pharmacy giant cited higher medical costs impacting net income but surpassed revenue forecasts.
On the flip side, clean energy stocks took a hit amid concerns that a Trump second term could jeopardize efforts to fight climate change. Companies like Plug Power, SunRun, FirstSolar, and Enphase Energy all saw declines.
Moving onto other sectors, Novo Nordisk, a Danish maker of diabetes treatments, experienced a nearly 3% increase in U.S.-listed shares after reporting strong sales of its weight-loss drug Wegovy. Private prison companies like GEO Group and CoreCivic also saw gains as Trump’s promises of a crackdown on illegal immigration resonated with investors.
The electric vehicle sector had a mixed day, with Tesla’s shares rising 12.9% on bets that a Trump win would benefit CEO Elon Musk. Analysts speculate that Tesla could reach a $1 trillion market value under a Trump presidency.
In the cannabis industry, Tilray Brands took a hit after a Florida ballot measure to legalize marijuana was rejected by voters. U.S.-listed shares of Aurora Cannabis and Canopy Growth also saw declines.
Lastly, Super Micro Computer reported preliminary first-quarter results that sent its stock down nearly 18%. The company is working to become current again with its financial reporting.
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