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Election 2024 And Your Portfolio: How Harris Vs. Trump Race Impacts The Stock Market

Election 2024 is tomorrow, with former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris vying for the nation's top job.

Both Trump and Harris are laying out their visions for the nation's future in everything from taxes, antitrust and cryptocurrency. Investor's Business Daily is here with the latest to help you determine what the election means for your portfolio—and your choice at the ballot box this year.

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Bookmark this page to stay on top of the latest Kamala Harris and Donald Trump news from the perspective of how election 2024 might impact stock market indexes, growth stocks and your own portfolio.

Investors & Election 2024

If you're expecting a winner before going to sleep, bring coffee: In most contested states, roughly 70% or more of the total ballots cast will likely be counted by midnight Eastern. Mail-in ballot rules, meanwhile, are a key factor in how long the vote count will take. Click here to read more.

The deficit-funded plans of both candidates risk stalling progress: At stake: An economy that's seeing lowering inflation and a potential bond-market backlash. The honeymoon may not last long, no matter how Trump vs. Harris resolves. Click here to read more.

Which candidate is better for your taxes: Harris is proposing no tax hikes for households earning less than $400,000—but levies on the wealthy and on corporate America. Trump wants to extend a tax cut passed in 2017 for all, and proposes new cuts for individuals and companies. The one certainty: "both candidates have made big promises to taxpayers," according to this CalBay CIO. Click here to read more.

Treasuries rise on Trump bets: The 10-year Treasury yield continued its rise, extending a big, five-week run. Wall Street bets that Trump will reclaim the White House appear to be fueling the surge. Click here to read more.

Harris, Trump And Your Portfolio

Election 2024 on Nov. 5 will cap a tumultuous election cycle, including assassination attempts on Republican Party candidate Trump, President Joe Biden's abrupt exit from the race and the nomination of Harris to represent the Democratic Party. Get caught up on each candidate's investor-relevant policies and positions here.

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