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US ELECTION 2020 News & Analysis

13 charts on the market's first-quarter performance
Markets
13 charts on the market's first-quarter performance
Investors face losses on stocks and bonds after a volatile quarter.
Lauren Solberg | 06 April 2022
A Democrat clean sweep and corporate America
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A Democrat clean sweep and corporate America
Morningstar's head of policy research Aron Szapiro explains what sort of changes a Biden government will make and how they will affect company...
Lex Hall | 15 January 2021
Capitol riot fallout for social media?
Stocks
Capitol riot fallout for social media?
The effects are likely to be minimal for the companies we cover, writes Morningstar US equity analyst Ali Mogharabi.
Ali Mogharabi | 12 January 2021
Democrats sweep in Georgia to win Senate control—now what?
Markets
Democrats sweep in Georgia to win Senate control—now what?
Corporate business taxes are set to rise, but not up to 2016 levels, writes Morningstar head of policy research Aron Szapiro.
Aron Szapiro | 07 January 2021
A 'wonderful hunting ground'
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A 'wonderful hunting ground'
Greg Dean of Cambridge Global Asset Management explains why the consumer services sector has yielded healthy returns.
Lex Hall | 25 November 2020
US election unlocks massive marijuana market
Stocks
US election unlocks massive marijuana market
The domino effect is now in play.
Andrew Willis | 16 November 2020
What could we expect from a Biden presidency?
Markets
What could we expect from a Biden presidency?
The Democrat's platform proposes major new spending programs, including healthcare, clean/renewable energy, infrastructure, and education, among...
Dave Sekera, CFA | 09 November 2020
Analysts see Christmas rally firming
Stocks
Analysts see Christmas rally firming
The rebound lasts an average 43 days and the market is climbing the wall of worry, writes Nicki Bourlioufas.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 08 November 2020
US election scenarios and what they mean for investors
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US election scenarios and what they mean for investors
A discussion of taxes, stimulus, regulation, and the likely market reaction as results from the 2020 poll come in. 
Morningstar Analysts | 05 November 2020
Will a Biden win be good for the Asian stock market?
Markets
Will a Biden win be good for the Asian stock market?
Reduced tariffs should be positive for sentiment but long-term challenges remain for Sino-US relations, says Morningstar regional director Iris Tan.
Iris Tan, CFA | 04 November 2020