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

Consider the implicit forecasts of the valuation indicators listed in the table below. Though they qualified for that table because of their ability to forecast the U.S. 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.

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?

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.

Since 1990, there have been 12 years in which the S &P 500 has gained 20% or more, Cox said. The stock market crossed that threshold last year, and is almost certain to do so when 2024 comes to an end. It will be difficult for the stock market to achieve that feat for a third consecutive year, Cox added.

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,