In the less than two months since the election, there have been four separate occasions when Republican messiness affected the markets

How will Chief Executive Elon Musk’s foray into politics will play out? And how fast and seamless will Tesla’s new projects, including a cheaper EV and vehicle redesigns, come to market?

A recent survey by CNBC found that most investors believe the stock market will flourish in a second Trump term. But that sentiment could be nostalgic thinking at work because many remember the S&P 500's gains during much of Trump's first four years in office.

A reevaluation of which stocks and sectors have, will, or could potentially in the future see outsized gains due to the re-election of Donald Trump. Read what investors need to know.

The stock market climbed to record highs in 2024, extending banner gains achieved the previous year. The tech-heavy Nasdaq leapt a staggering 34% over that period; while the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 16%.

History offers mixed insight. On one hand, the S&P 500 performed very well during Trump's first presidency, and some analysts anticipate strong returns in his second term driven by deregulation and tax cuts. On the other hand, the S&P 500 currently trades at an expensive valuation, which hints at turbulence in the coming months and years.

The U.S. stock market has defied expectations once again in 2024, with the S&P 500 surging nearly 25% and setting nine all-time highs throughout the year. This marks the second consecutive year of significant growth for the index,