| Donald Trump and Kamala Harris concluded one of the most tumultuous and dramatic presidential campaigns in modern political history with dueling rallies late last night. After a bruising campaign, polls showed the race deadlocked both nationally and across swing states. Even midnight voting in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, ended in a tie. We'll be crunching the numbers as they come in—and for as long as it takes. Keep up to date here or sign up for our election alerts. Been hiding under a rock until today? Here's our list of must reads to catch you up on the showdown. It's not just about Trump v. Harris, of course. Check out the key races in the close fight for control of Congress. Meanwhile, key ballot initiatives include controversial policies like rent control, homelessness policing, Big Weed and tipping. Financial markets are bracing for a rollercoaster. For now, it looks like US stocks will open higher. Hedge funds are placing bets that will profit from a weaker dollar if Harris wins. And some investment pros are game-planning for a scenario that's specific to a Trump victory: Elon Musk in the White House.  Elon Musk awards $1,000,000 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Photographer: Samuel Corum/Getty Images Speaking of gambling, Musk's daily million-dollar voter giveaway survived a challenge by Philadelphia's district attorney who said it was an illegal lottery. But predictions-betting platform Polymarket may be in hot water after it paid US-based social media influencers to promote election betting on the site—even though that's not allowed in America. | 
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