2024 Election Shake-up: Trump Wins, Stocks Skyrocket

In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump secured a landslide victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, flipping key battleground states and catching even his closest supporters off guard. Markets reacted enthusiastically, with the Dow jumping over 3% and hitting a new all-time high. Companies expected to thrive under a Trump administration saw their stock prices soar, while solar energy stocks took a nosedive. "It's time to mend our nation, " Trump declared late on election night. "We're going to tackle all our country's issues. " He emphasized the magnitude of his win, with Republicans also projected to control the Senate and likely retaining their House majority. Harris called Trump to congratulate him the next day and officially conceded the race. In a passionate speech at Howard University, she rallied her supporters to "get to work" and prepare for the future.