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☆ Dixville Notch, New Hampshire: Harris and Trump tie in midnight vote to kick off Election Day
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jack Forrest | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have tied with three votes each in the tiny New Hampshire township of Dixville Notch, kicking off Election Day in one of the first places in the country to report its presidential preference. By tradition, all eligible voters gather at the now-dormant Balsams Hotel in Dixville Notch to cast their secret ballots once polls open at midnight. Once every ballot is cast, votes are tallied and results announced – hours before anywhere else, making it a destination for national reporters, who often outnumber the voters. In January, four registered Republican voters and two independents participated in the GOP primary, casting six unanimous votes for former South Carolina Gov. CNN’s Gary Tuchman, Eva McKend, Ethan Cohen, Molly English, Gregory Krieg and Eric Bradner contributed to this report.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Les Otten, that’s, ” Otten, “, haven’t, Aaron Sorkin’s “, ”, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Gary Johnson, Nikki Haley, Harris, Trump, Sen, Kelly Ayotte, Joyce Craig, Chris Sununu, CNN’s Gary Tuchman, Eva McKend, Ethan Cohen, Molly English, Gregory Krieg, Eric Bradner Organizations: CNN, Democratic, Trump, GOP, South Carolina Gov, Republican, Republican Gov Locations: New Hampshire, Dixville, Canada, New, American, White, Manchester

☆ Trump’s social media stock spikes as America goes to the polls
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Shares of Truth Social owner Trump Media & Technology Group spiked 13% on Tuesday morning. Trump Media is losing money and generates very little revenue. Its main product, conservative social network Truth Social, remains tiny. Trump Media, which trades under the stock ticker symbol “DJT,” has plenty at stake. If Trump loses the election, Trump Media has little to fall back on.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Trump, bitcoin, Matthew Tuttle, It’s, ” Tuttle, ”, it’s, Gene Munster, I’m Organizations: New, New York CNN, Social, Trump Media & Technology Group, Traders, Trump Media, Trump Trade, Geo Group, White, Tuttle Capital Management, CNN, Paramount Global, CBS, Venture, Trump Locations: New York, Trump’s

☆ How 'I Voted' stickers became an Election Day staple
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Janet Boudreau, who owned the election supply business Intab, designed an "I Voted" sticker in 1987. In recent years, some states have held "I Voted" sticker design contests with unusual winners. One of the earliest mentions of "I Voted" stickers dates back to a 1982 Miami Herald article about discounts offered to customers wearing the stickers, Time magazine reported. Even so, stickers were rarely given out on Election Day until 1987, when Boudreau took over Intab, her father's election supply business then based in Seattle. "I Voted" stickers.

Persons: Janet Boudreau, —, Boudreau, Intab, " Boudreau, Paul Bersebach, Getty Images Boudreau, Hudson Rowan, Jane Hynous, Kamala Harris, Amy Lemus Organizations: Service, Miami Herald, MediaNews, Orange, Getty Images, Getty Locations: American, Miami, Seattle, America, Ulster County , New, Pontiac

☆ It's a healthy market setup going into the election, says Charles Schwab’s Kevin Gordon
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIt's a healthy market setup going into the election, says Charles Schwab’s Kevin GordonNew York Life Investments' Lauren Goodwin, iCapital's Anastasia Amoroso and Charles Schwab’s Kevin Gordon, join 'Closing Bell' to discuss the markets and economy heading into the election.

Persons: Charles Schwab’s Kevin Gordon, Lauren Goodwin, iCapital's Anastasia Amoroso Organizations: Charles Schwab’s Kevin Gordon New York Life Investments

☆ Election 2024: Breaking down the sector winners of a Trump or Harris victory
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailElection 2024: Breaking down the sector winners of a Trump or Harris victoryBTIG’s Isaac Boltansky and Wolfe Research’s Tobin Marcus, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss the election day impact on sectors in the markets.

Persons: Trump, Harris, Isaac Boltansky, Wolfe Research’s Tobin Marcus

☆ The surge in election betting has catapulted Kalshi and Polymarket to the top of Apple's App Store
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Kalshi and Polymarket catapulted to the most downloaded free apps on the Apple App Store on Tuesday. Kalshi and Polymarket show Trump favored to win the Electoral College, with Harris expected to win the popular vote. AdvertisementKalshi and Polymarket zoomed to the top of the Apple App Store on Tuesday amid a surge in election betting in the waning days of the 2024 US presidential campaign. Kalshi's ascent in the Apple App Store rankings represented a key goal being reached for the company's CEO, Tarek Mansour. 1 for the entire App Store by Election Day, so the demand curve truly is exponential," Mansour told CNBC last month.

Persons: Kalshi, Trump, Harris, —, Tarek Mansour, we're gunning, Mansour, Polymarket, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Organizations: Apple, Electoral, Service, CNBC, Electoral College Locations: Polymarket

☆ Massachusetts Question 5 Election Results 2024: Increase Minimum Wage of Tipped Employees
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Leanne Abraham | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

This proposal would gradually raise the tipped minimum wage over a five-year period, starting with an increase to 64 percent of the state minimum wage on Jan. 1, 2025 and ending with a match to 100% on Jan. 1, 2029.

☆ Perplexity AI in final stages of raising $500 million round at $9 billion valuation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Hayden Field | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Perplexity AI, the artificial-intelligence search engine startup, is in the final stages of raising $500 million in funding at a $9 billion valuation, a source familiar with the situation told CNBC. Perplexity most recent valuation was $3 billion in June. Perplexity started the year with a roughly $500 million valuation. Despite the AI boom, Perplexity has been embroiled in controversy due to accusations of plagiarizing content from media outlets. WATCH: Perplexity unveils AI election hub: Here's what you need to know

Persons: Perplexity, OpenAI, Microsoft's Bing, Der Spiegel, Dmitry Shevelenko, Shevelenko Organizations: CNBC, Google, Institutional Venture Partners, New York Times, Media, The Texas Tribune, WordPress Locations: ChatGPT

☆ Moreno will defeat Brown in Ohio, CNN projects, in key pickup for GOP
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Simone Pathe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Republican Bernie Moreno will defeat Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, CNN projects, a key pickup for the GOP in a state that’s been trending its way and putting the GOP one step closer to securing the Senate majority. Moreno emerged as the GOP nominee earlier this year after Democrats helped prop him up in the primary, believing he’d be the weakest opponent. Moreno’s GOP allies also tried hitting Brown over transgender athletes in an effort to cast the senator as too liberal for the state. (Brown and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee went up with a response ad on the issue that says the senator agrees with GOP Gov. But Moreno had significant outside firepower from GOP groups that helped boost his candidacy in the fall.

Persons: Bernie Moreno, Democratic Sen, Sherrod Brown, Moreno, Donald Trump, he’d, Brown, —, Kamala Harris, Mike DeWine, ”, Ohioans Organizations: CNN, Democratic, GOP, Buckeye State, Republican, Senate, Democratic Senatorial, Gov Locations: nonjudicial, Buckeye, Cleveland

☆ Housing affordability weighs on voters during election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHousing affordability weighs on voters during electionCNBC's Diana Olick joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss how housing affordability may impact voter sentiment.

Persons: Diana Olick

☆ Georgia Presidential Election Results 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Nate Cohn | Chief Political Analyst | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

How votes compare with 2020The map below shows how votes cast in this race compare with votes cast in the 2020 presidential election in the same area. Only areas that have reported almost all of their votes are shown.

☆ Investor Cathie Wood: Election could accelerate shift to transformative tech
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailInvestor Cathie Wood: Election could accelerate shift to transformative techCathie Wood, ARK Invest CEO, chief investment officer & founder, joins 'Fast Money' with the traders to discuss what the election means for Big Tech and growth stocks.

Organizations: ARK Invest, Big Tech

☆ Cyclical and defense stocks fluctuating on Trump vs. Harris win, says UBS' Maxwell Grinacoff
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCyclical and defense stocks fluctuating on Trump vs. Harris win, says UBS' Maxwell GrinacoffMaxwell Grinacoff, head of U.S. equity derivatives research at UBS, weighs in on the impact of the U.S. election on stock markets.

Persons: Harris, Maxwell Grinacoff Maxwell Grinacoff Organizations: Trump, UBS

☆ Trump win is good for stocks, Harris win isn't good for risk assets, says Strategas' Jason Trennert
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTrump win is good for stocks, Harris win isn't good for risk assets, says Strategas' Jason TrennertJason Trennert, Strategas chairman, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the election, Fed and how it all will impact the markets.

Persons: Harris, Strategas, Jason Trennert Jason Trennert Organizations: Email Trump

☆ Watch CNBC’s full interview with ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC’s full interview with ARK Invest CEO Cathie WoodCathie Wood, ARK Invest CEO, chief investment officer & founder, joins 'Fast Money' with the traders to discuss what the election means for Big Tech and growth stocks.

Persons: Cathie Wood Organizations: ARK, ARK Invest, Big Tech

☆ Rudy Giuliani’s apartment was emptied weeks ago, victims in defamation case say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Katelyn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

They are also trying to take possession, at the court’s direction, of Giuliani’s 26 luxury watches and a 1980 Mercedes-Benz he kept in Florida. The expensive furniture Giuliani had used in real estate photos of the property earlier this year was moved out four weeks ago, he said. Josh Ritchie/Bloomberg/Getty Images“We note that broadcasts, such as those described above, currently provide Mr. Giuliani’s only source of earned income,” Giuliani’s attorney, Kenneth Caruso, told the court. Moss and Freeman’s team have already complained to the judge about Giuliani using the car on Tuesday, submitting to the court the photos. Separately, Giuliani’s lawyers say the property that was in the Manhattan apartment is now in a storage facility on Long Island, but Freeman and Moss’ team say they are struggling to get access to the items there, too.

Persons: CNN — Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump, Ruby Freeman, Shaye Moss –, Giuliani, –, ” Freeman, Moss, Aaron Nathan, haven’t, Nathan, ” Nathan, Judge Lewis Liman, Giuliani’s, New York can’t, Rudy Giuliani, Josh Ritchie, ”, Kenneth Caruso, “, Mike Lindell, Lauren Bacall, Freeman, Ted Goodman Organizations: CNN, Benz, Mandel Community, Bloomberg, Getty, Republican National Convention, Trump, Mercedes, Hollywood, Fire Department of New York, Yankees Locations: Florida, New York, Manhattan, Palm Beach, Palm Beach , Florida, Madison, Long

☆ Trump still has 4 criminal indictments waiting for him — here's what happens if he wins or loses
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementNot only is the presidency on the line for Donald Trump in the 2024 election, but so are his four criminal indictments. Here's what will happen with Trump's four criminal cases — two federal and two state — if he wins or loses this year's presidency. AdvertisementDonald Trump confers with hush-money defense lawyer Todd Blanche before New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan. If reelected president, Trump could ask his attorney general to fire Smith. In July, the US Supreme Court issued a landmark opinion that provides presidents with broad protection from being prosecuted for their official acts.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, —, Kamala Harris, Neama Rahmani, Todd Blanche, Juan Merchan, Jane Rosenberg, Stormy Daniels, he's, Michael Dorf, it's, Rahmani, Jack Smith, Jonathan Ernst, Smith, Dorf, Michel Paradis, Paradis, Steven Cheung, Crooked Joe, Witch Hunts, Dana Verkouteren, Citizen Trump, Aileen Cannon, Smith's, Fani Willis, John Bazemore, Willis, Nathan Wade, Wade Organizations: Trump, Service, Democratic, Business, New, Cornell Law, West, Trial, Reuters, Department, Columbia Law School, Justice Department, Witch, DOJ, Citizen, Supreme, White, Appeals, AP Locations: New, New York, Manhattan, York, Washington , DC, Fulton County, Georgia, Atlanta

☆ US embassies are holding off on election watch-night parties, fearing they could get awkward
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Some US embassies in Europe are skipping traditional election-night viewing parties. Similarly, Politico spoke to then-Ambassador Anthony Gardner, who hosted a 2016 viewing party at the US Embassy in Brussels. A senior diplomat in Europe, who was not named, told Politico that the 2016 embassy events had been "calamitous." There's another, more practical reason some embassies may be forgoing a traditional viewing party. AdvertisementSimply put, the outcome may not be clear on election night — it could drag on for days or possibly weeks.

Persons: —, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Samantha Power, Madeleine Albright, Gloria Steinem, Hillary Clinton, Anthony Gardner, Trump, There's Organizations: Service, Politico, United Nations, UN, HBO, Trump, White Locations: Europe, London, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Rome

☆ Here is the most important thing investors can do ahead of the presidential election outcome
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

With Election Day upon us, many investors are wondering how to, or if they even should, position their stock portfolios ahead of knowing who the next president will be. Indecision will hurt the stock market, not destroy it, but bruise it because the only thing markets really hate is uncertainty." Jim also wrote Sunday that the stock market will more than likely be just fine no matter who wins the presidency. Bottom line A quick and decisive presidential election outcome — one way or the other — is what's best for the stock market. Combination with Former President and Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump (L), and Vice President and Democratic Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, That's, Joe Biden, Jim Cramer, Jim, we've, Barack Obama, Biden, George W, Bush, Richard Nixon, Jim Cramer's Organizations: NBC News, Democratic, Republican, Trump, JPMorgan, Dow, Nasdaq, Federal Reserve, Jim Cramer's Charitable, CNBC

Voting has now wrapped up in all seven swing states and most others. But no swing states have been called, and the race will hinge on their results. Bomb threats roiled polling places in swing states, including Georgia, Arizona and Michigan. Though the election is by no means over, Mr. Trump is showing strength, winning states like Texas and Florida easily. Democrats will have to run the tables in the Republican states of Ohio and Montana to maintain their one-seat control of the Senate.

Persons: Lisa Blunt Rochester, Angela Alsobrooks, Donald J, Trump, Kamala Harris, Jonathan Weisman, Harris, —, Ms, Rick Scott, Larry Hogan, Jim Justice, Joe Manchin III, “ Organizations: Electoral, Mr, Republican, Senate, Republicans, Democratic National Committee, Washington , D.C Locations: Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Montana, — Arizona , Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina , Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Mar, Washington ,

☆ What we learned from 15 months talking to America’s most crucial voters
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( John King | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

If the former president wins, Caparra’s “my version of this country” comment could be instructive. Economic concerns dominateIf Trump wins, voters like Joseph Knowles and Brian McMutuary will be part of his comeback math too. CNNIf Harris wins, women will be the foundation of her coalition. Many Trump voters echo their candidate in saying the only way for Harris to win is through fraud. Attorney Joan London is another Haley voter turned Harris voter.

Persons: Pennsylvania CNN — Shannon Elliott, Kristin Caparra, “ I’m, ’ ’, Elliott, “, ” Caparra, Kamala Harris, ”, Caparra, Drexel Hill, Donald Trump, ” Elliott, Joe Biden’s, Caparra’s, Diehard Trump, Nikki Haley, Trump, Harris, ” Ebersole, Joseph Knowles, Brian McMutuary, Knowles, Biden, “ We’ve, –, ” Knowles, John King, CNN McMutuary, McMutuary, Tamara Varga, Suresh Sharma, ‘, ” John King, Lakeysha Hallmon, ” Hallmon, ” Shannon Elliott, ’ ” Elliott, Michael Pesce, Haley, Angela Lang, Chris Mudd, ” Trump, “ He’s, ’ ”, Pesce, Pennsylvania Haley, Joan London, she’s Organizations: Pennsylvania CNN, Trump, Drexel Hill, Democratic Socialist Party, Swarthmore, Drexel, South Carolina Gov, Republicans, CNN, Republican, Republican Party, Biden, White, Democratic, Black, Communities, Reagan Republican, GOP Locations: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Swarthmore, Delaware County, Washington, Iowa, Michigan, Macomb County, Milwaukee, “, Tucson , Arizona, Georgia, Atlanta, Bucks County, New Tripoli , Pennsylvania, Cedar Falls , Iowa, London

☆ Solar stocks tumble overnight as Trump leads in election results
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Solar stocks sold off overnight as investors see Donald Trump leading in the U.S. presidential election. Solar stocks are falling on fears that a possible Trump victory would spell trouble for the Inflation Reduction Act, which has fueled a clean energy boom in the U.S. through tax credits to expand solar energy. The benchmark Invesco Solar ETF was down 7% in overnight trading on brokerage Robinhood. The solar panel manufacturer First Solar tumbled 8% overnight. Residential solar stocks Sunrun and Sunnova fell 6% and 2.6%, respectively.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Sunnova, Nextracker, Joe Biden's, Kamala Harris, Jen O'Malley Dillon Organizations: U.S, Green New, NBC News, Trump, Republicans Locations: U.S, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin

☆ Trump Media shares gain on Election Day as traders bet potential GOP candidate win will boost business
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump reacts at a rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. September 13, 2024. Shares of Trump Media & Technology rose on Election Day Tuesday, with traders betting a second Trump presidency would give the business prospects of the Truth Social operator a boost. Year to date, Trump Media, which is majority-owned by Trump, has nearly doubled. However, it has struggled recently, as Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to gain momentum heading into Election Day. Trump Media shares have seen huge retail trader inflows in the week's leading up to the election and has been the most-discussed stock on Reddit page WallStreetBets, which gained popularity during the GameStop fueled stock meme fad of 2021.

Persons: Donald Trump, Donald Trump's, Trump, Kamala Harris, Jay Woods, Woods, Harris, Kevin Breuninger, Alex Harring Organizations: Republican, Wall, Trump Media & Technology, Trump Media, Trump, Gamestop, Freedom Capital, CNBC, GameStop, NBC Locations: Las Vegas , Nevada, U.S

☆ Nebraska Second Congressional District Election Results 2024: Bacon vs. Vargas
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( June Kim | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Representative Don Bacon, a Republican, is facing a rematch challenge from Democrat Tony Vargas, a state senator, whom he beat by just 6,000 votes in 2022, to represent Omaha and the surrounding suburbs ⎯ a swing district in an otherwise solidly red state. Mr. Bacon, a retired Air Force general, is considered a moderate, but Mr. Vargas has attacked him for his conservative stances, such as opposing abortion rights.

Persons: Don Bacon, Tony Vargas, Bacon, Vargas Organizations: Republican, Air Force Locations: Omaha

☆ Treasury yields little changed as the U.S. prepares to vote
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

One basis point is equivalent to 0.01%. ET the 10-year Treasury yield was down by less than one basis point to 4.3029%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury was also less than one basis points lower at 4.1681%. U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Tuesday as investors readied themselves for the presidential election. The U.S. will head to the polls on Tuesday for the hotly anticipated presidential election.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Dow Jones Organizations: Treasury, U.S, NBC, PMI, Census, Federal Reserve, Traders Locations: U.S, Washington

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