The Business News Headlines 5 November 2024

It was a wild day on Wall Street as the three major indexes combined for some record increases. To be sure, this is something that happens after most presidential elections. Why? One thing the market hates is uncertainty which is where we've been at for weeks. Following the election, no matter who wins, the markets react positively. That bit of news is first.  Meanwhile,  if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Stocks surge after the election and why;
• But there is a but...
• Elon Musk is a happy guy and why;
• Best small SUV's for city driving? We have a list;
• A court says a Colorado law banning gun sales to minors can stay;
• What's the future look like for a rate cut by the Fed? Our thoughts;
• More auto worker layoffs happening in Ohio;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Amazon defends it's Return to Office or Else policy.

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