Stocks Soar After Trump Win: Dow Hits 44, 000

Wall Street celebrated Donald Trump's presidential win with a bang! The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed over 44, 000 for the first time, while the S&P 500 broke the 6, 000 barrier. Investors were thrilled about the possibility of a Republican sweep in Congress, hoping for business-friendly policies. The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut on Thursday also boosted stocks. The Dow gained 342 points on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also seeing gains. A "Red Sweep" by Republicans in the House and Senate could make it easier for Trump to push through his plans.Lower corporate taxes and deregulation are expected to benefit businesses. However, concerns about inflation from proposed tariffs kept the 10-year Treasury note yield high. Consumer sentiment hit a seven-month high, especially among Republicans. Not all companies were winners, though. Airbnb and Pinterest shares dropped due to disappointing financial reports, and Chinese companies listed in the US also fell.