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How to watch for swings in markets as election returns come in
Nov 5, 2024

How to watch for swings in markets as election returns come in

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Reuters is reporting that there could be some big swings in currency markets as election results roll in later tonight.

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What markets are telling us so far

Stocks index futures are pointing to modestly higher markets this Election Day morning. The 10-year interest rate is steady today but is the highest it’s been since late July. We’ll be keeping an eye on currency markets, too.

New companies are coming to the Dow Jones

Nov 5, 2024
The chipmaker Nvidia will replace its rival Intel on the stock index. And the paint company Sherwin-Williams will sub in for the chemical giant Dow.
Getting subbed out of the Dow “is a real kick in the pants,” said Hilary Kramer of Greentech Research.
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Short-run Broadway shows bring in stars to try to turn a profit

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This season, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are coming to Broadway’s stages for limited runs. But can producers make money when a show can sell tickets for just a few months?
Patti LuPone, left, and Mia Farrow on the red carpet for opening night of "The Roommate."
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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
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