Trump's Media Group: A Rocky Election Day and Mixed Earnings

On Election Day 2024, Donald Trump's Trump Media & Technology Group, the owner of Truth Social, had a rollercoaster ride. The company's stock, DJT, was halted three times after unexpected drops. The day ended with the release of the company's third-quarter earnings, showing a decrease in revenue and continuing losses. DJT stock has been unstable since going public, with shares tied closely to news about Trump, who holds about 57% of the company. The erratic stock movements have led to comparisons with meme stocks, which are influenced by online buzz rather than traditional financial metrics. The company's third-quarter results showed a 5. 6% drop in revenue compared to the same period last year. However, this was an improvement from the previous quarter when sales fell by 30%. The company lost $19. 2 million in the quarter, an improvement from the $26 million loss the year before. Revenue stood at $1. 01 million. On Election Day, DJT stock initially jumped by almost 19% before losing those gains and closing down by 1%. The New York Stock Exchange halted trading three times due to sudden price drops. Since its public debut in March, the stock has been volatile, mirroring news about Trump. After Vice President Kamala Harris entered the presidential race, the stock plummeted, but rebounded when Trump was favored to win by betting markets. In recent days, DJT stock has lost much of its recent gains, shedding 34% of its value since hitting a high of $51. 51 per share on October 29. Devin Nunes, the CEO of Trump Media, highlighted the quarter's achievements despite the financial challenges.