The 2024 US elections could significantly influence various stock market sectors, depending on whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins. A Trump victory may boost energy, defense, finance, and automotive stocks, while a Harris presidency could favor clean energy, healthcare reforms, and infrastructure investments. Each candidate's policies will shape market dynamics and investor sentiment across different industries.
Weaker crude prices and refining margins are pushing four of the five supermajor oil companies to borrow funds for $15 billion in share buybacks this quarter, raising concerns about the sustainability of these payouts. Exxon Mobil, Chevron, TotalEnergies, and BP are projected to see a 12% decline in earnings, totaling $24.4 billion, leaving them unable to cover dividends and buybacks with free cash flow, which is expected to drop by 30% year-over-year. Only Shell is expected to manage its payouts without borrowing.
The 2024 US elections could significantly influence stock market sectors depending on whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins. A Trump presidency may boost energy, defense, and finance stocks, while a Harris victory could favor clean energy, healthcare reforms, and infrastructure spending. Each candidate's policies will shape the market landscape in distinct ways.
On September 10, Oracle's stock surged 11% following strong quarterly results, contributing to a 1.5% rise in the Information Technology sector, which was the second-best performer after Real Estate. The S&P 500 gained 0.5%, while bonds rallied, with the 10-year yield dropping to 3.65%, the lowest since June 2023. Energy stocks struggled as crude oil prices fell to their lowest close since late 2021.
The 2024 U.S. elections could significantly influence stock market sectors based on the candidates' policies. A Trump victory may boost energy, defense, and finance stocks, while a Harris win could enhance clean energy, healthcare, and infrastructure investments. Each outcome presents distinct opportunities and challenges for various industries.
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