Following Donald Trump's re-election, U.S. financial markets have experienced significant gains, with the S&P 500 reaching a historic milestone by crossing 6,000 points for the first time. The index has recorded 51 all-time highs in 2024, reflecting a year-to-date increase of 26%, marking the best performance in an election year since 1936. Investors are optimistic about Trump's anticipated pro-business policies, including tax cuts and deregulation, which are expected to benefit banks and dealmakers. Major banking stocks such as Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs have surged as a result of this optimism. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw a substantial increase of 1,503 points post-election, while the Nasdaq Composite rose nearly 3%. Analysts predict that the incoming administration's approach may boost mergers and acquisitions activity, although the impact of Trump's tariff plans remains uncertain.