November 4, 2008
Posted: November 4th, 2008 11:46 PM ET

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - Global stocks traded higher and U.S. futures rose on Tuesday as Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was named the projected winner.

The Nikkei, the major index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange, rose 2.8 percent in early trading. The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong surged almost 6 percent at its open. The Australian All Ordinaries index was up nearly 2 percent.

Watch: A turning point in history

Americans turned out in record numbers to cast their votes for Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. At 11 p.m., CNN projected Obama as the winner over McCain in the electoral college.

Obama's substantial lead was providing optimism for global markets.

"From the world perspective, Obama is perceived as a better candidate and I think they are voting with their dollars," said Jack Ablin, chief investment officer at Harris Private Bank in Chicago.

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Fatal Blow   November 5th, 2008 2:43 am ET

Tuan

You were made irrelevant in 1965 after the civil rights legislation

You remind me of the saying "Empty barrels sound the loudest"

Keep up your hateful rhetoric, you may just burst a vein , or you can be on the side of progress..its up to you

You rhetoric is so old fashioned

Jones in Mayfield   November 5th, 2008 2:15 am ET

I'm disappoined in all of this racism and hatred for the man that has obviously given this country hope. Nobody is experienced when it comes to being president except for a former or 2nd term president. No matter what you've done in your lifetime, nothing prepares you for running the greatest in the world. I'm sorry, but that is something that is on the job training. I'm so proud to have helped make true history on this day by electing President Obama. Let's just hope that he doesn't end up a martyr like many greats before him. Like Young Jeezy said, "My president is black!"

Common Sense   November 5th, 2008 2:01 am ET

The Netherlands a strong allie of the United States would like to thank and congratulate the American people for choosing President Elect Barack Obama .He is an Inspirational person who has the ability to unite people from different backrounds and walks of life to a common goal. America and the rest of the world will benefit from his leadership.We have no doubt he will do great things not only for your country but also for the rest of the world.Today you have made history.

Harrison   November 5th, 2008 2:01 am ET

Am so happy that our heart is desire finally emerge. OBAMA MY PRESIDENT!!!

Dawn   November 5th, 2008 1:58 am ET

To all the people who helped us put are man in the white house thank you.. Congrats to Obama.. Change is needed and change is what we want and change is what we are going to finnaly get.. We saw through the republicans fake act and especially Palin's stupidty and ignorance of the facts and real politics... Obama deafeated the fake canidates who acually call themselves politicians, his oppenents should of never made it this far.. They were wrong on the issues and Obama was right, so to all thank you. Go Obama...

Nneka M   November 5th, 2008 1:51 am ET

I have never owned an American flag. Today that will change. For the first time in my 35 years I feel included, for the first time I know my vote counted. Thank you fellow Americans, not for voting for the African American candidate, but for putting our collective future first. Barak Obama, with our help, will get us back on track.
I would like to thank CNN for the amazing election night coverage. I found it to be informative and quite entertaining. Your usage of technology was amazing and your team is the best in the business!

Danielle , Switzerland   November 5th, 2008 1:49 am ET

Obama , change America if you will , but please stop talking about changing the world.
We are doing just fine without you and your rhetoric.
How could so many people fall for all that empty talk.

COLORADO   November 5th, 2008 1:42 am ET

World markets surged on the news of Obama winning the election. This fact is evidence that America voted for the right candidate. I love the U.S.A.

Hilary   November 5th, 2008 1:42 am ET

McCain supporters can bash all they want. Truth is though, they'll be scratching their heads four years from now wondering why things are so much better when they thought everything was supposed to go to hell.

Obama/Biden 08/12   November 5th, 2008 1:41 am ET

This is new hope for America and the world! I can finally say that I am proud this day to be an American!
President Obama!!!

Phoebe   November 5th, 2008 1:39 am ET

That's what real change is. I'm proud of President Obama.

republican   November 5th, 2008 1:39 am ET

I'm about as republican as you get but, enough with all the negativity. Stand behind our president....say YES WE CAN, believe it, live it , and this country's potential will be realized. As a whole the greatness of this country will shine!

Darrell & Janet Myles TEXAS   November 5th, 2008 1:38 am ET

WE Celebrate the country living up to it's creed, We were those little kids told we could be anything we wanted to be when we grew up. That hope and dream is finally realized in Mr. Obama, Help for us little people, We Hope and Pray it won't be marred by Hated and violence.......

Jim D. in Costa Mesa   November 5th, 2008 1:36 am ET

President Barak Obama.(man, that feels GOOD!!!) The smart money's on him!

Heike, Germany(greetings to all!)   November 5th, 2008 1:34 am ET

Congratulations America! Yours is democracy in action – a beacon to the whole world!

God Bless Israel, God bless America!

Rick K   November 5th, 2008 1:27 am ET

What will all you angry people do if he turns out to be a good president?

Will you even be happy for your own children's future?

Harry, IL   November 5th, 2008 1:25 am ET

President Obama, I do not believe that stock markets can go up because your economic agenda will hurt everybody. I challenge you.

TekaBoo   November 5th, 2008 1:24 am ET

This is my first time voting and I am so happy that I could be apart of this election. I am a African American woman, Years ago this would not have been allowed. My generation has seen alot already, and at 18 I am prepared for the CHANGE that Obama is about to put forth, so that myself and my peers can see much more

Darrell   November 5th, 2008 1:21 am ET

Two recent comments demonstrate the fundamental problem that plaques the repulican party (i.e., a comment by someone named Darrell and U huh). As stated by Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, "It's essentially become a party that lacks ideas. In fact, ... Gingrich said Republicans need to worry less about what's good for the party and more about what's good for the country." President Elect Obama's brilliance lies in the fact that his ideas are transformational and that he's not afraid to consult with individuals whom hold different points of views. These traits will serve him well. Finally, it's absurd to suggest that he lacks experience (with a Harvard law degree and experience in the U.S. Senate and Illinois Senates), and only people who lack independent judgement would articulate these ridiculous and crude statements.

Rainy   November 5th, 2008 1:20 am ET

Thanks to all Americans who gave not only the USA a great new leader but also gave the world a leader to look up to.

Don't slam the door on your way out Bush. But thank god you are finally leaving.

And the best part of it all.....no more Caribou Suzy.

Thank you...thank you....

Uh huh   November 5th, 2008 1:17 am ET

JD – when you wake up in the morning and take your aspirin because your head is pounding and your mouth is all full of cotton and you can't keep any food in your stomach, I want you to read what you wrote – "Think you world we are the united ststes of america" – and ask yourself the following question – "Do I really want the world to see this message?". God Help Us!

K.Sharma   November 5th, 2008 1:17 am ET

This is just the beginning. Under an Obama Admin. America is going to thrive and regain its prestigious rank in the world.

Congratulations to President Obama and Vice President Biden!!

Rob indetroit   November 5th, 2008 1:16 am ET

president Obama is the man and Michell is the first Lady,deal with it.
all haters go to sleep.

Laurie   November 5th, 2008 1:15 am ET

That is enough. Take your racist garbage to Fox or preferably choke on it. The better man won. We are a better country for it.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   November 5th, 2008 1:14 am ET

TO ALL THOSE OBAMA NON SUPPORTERS, GET ON BOARD. THE WORLD HAS BEEN WAITING AND WATCHING FOR US TO MAKE A BETTER TRANSITITION OF LEADERSHIP IN THE WORLD. THOSE OF US WHO SUPPORTED OBAMA KNEW THAT THE WORLD MARKET WAS GOING TO CHANGE FOR THE BETTER. MAKE THE CHANGE, EMBRACE CHANGE AND ACCEPT CHANGE AND LET'S ALL MOVE FORWARD IN MAKING OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FAMILIES PROSPEROUS. IT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN WITHOUT ALL OF US, THAT MEANS YOU, ME AND EVERY AMERICAN. MONEY IS GREEN.

Uh huh   November 5th, 2008 1:13 am ET

Nina – we're not haters, we're not racists, we're not terrorists, we're concerned citizens of the United States who don't believe your candidate has what it takes to lead this country out of the trouble we're in and indeed believe we may end up farther down with his presidency. It's ok. We're allowed to disagree with you. At least for now, you can't kick us off the plane or never speak to our news organization again but must deal with the fact that millions of us exist and we aren't going away. Believe me, I for one am praying for the one who made the kool-aid you so readily drank. Because I still want this country to be around in 4 years as I've become rather fond of it. So relax, we want your saviour to do well, we're just incredibly concerned, that's all. Love and peace.

Rob indetroit   November 5th, 2008 1:09 am ET

to all the haters Barack Obama is president and Michell is first Lady!.

Uh huh   November 5th, 2008 1:06 am ET

Right on No Hillary = No Obama. They're still a bit afraid of women, I believe. It's ok. Let 'em cheer, let 'em fall. Let Hillary pick 'em up and dust 'em off in 2012. All I really wonder is which foreign leader Biden's gonna piss off first!

Amazed   November 5th, 2008 1:05 am ET

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!! I have been waiting for this day..this moment for so long. I'm am so proudl! Tears stung my eyes as I watched Obama make his acceptance speech, and to see the love in their eyes as Michelle and Barack hugged..what a beautiful family. I'm so happy right now and above all....HOPEFUL!

Sumi, CA   November 5th, 2008 1:05 am ET

You need to keep Tuan off of the blog... Unity not division... Enough with white against black or minorities against whites. WE ALL are a part of this beautiful nation! More ingrediants in the pot, the better the outcome. This is a reflection of what today's America looks like!

some 1 votein 4 obama   November 5th, 2008 1:03 am ET

good job obama u did it congrads and see every 1 in my family was voteing for you we belived in you and we always will congradulations!!

felecia   November 5th, 2008 1:01 am ET

this is historic a night. i hope the republicans learn a lesson from this. it's time for sarah to go home.

Uh huh   November 5th, 2008 1:00 am ET

Eric – I understand but it wouldn't have matter who ran – the news and the elitists and the kids were bound and determined to put this man in office and neither Romney nor anyone else was going to stop it – this race wasn't run on logic – it was run on race.......I mean history. Seriously. Logic had nothing to do with it – emotion did. But you're right – now we all get to pay for it. I frankly think the African Americans of this country will one day bemoan the fact that they allowed (or helped) such a poor example of their magnificent history to become President. Because if he fails, as he will almost surely do, (inexperience never lies) they will have a terrible time when a truly qualified (and they're out there now) African American makes the attempt. For now, God help us ALL!

Darrell   November 5th, 2008 12:59 am ET

This is the beginning of a dark new future for America, no puns intended. Senator Obama lacks the experience needed to be the leader of our great nation, as well as having some questionable people close to him early in his campaign. Were those ties severed for personal reasons or for the race for the Presidency? We may never know. As things now stand, get ready to kiss your God given rights goodbye, starting with the second amendment. Obama's Senate voting record shows a strong dislike for private firearm ownership. Always remember, a disarmed people are subjects to whatever the Gov't may impose. May God grant Mr. Obama the wisdom to make the right choices as our leader.

Yah, right...   November 5th, 2008 12:58 am ET

...and ebonics will now be our main language.

Nina in Orlando   November 5th, 2008 12:55 am ET

Are the haters still awake? Go away.

PRESIDENT OBAMA 08!

Lisa T   November 5th, 2008 12:53 am ET

Yes we did! Congrats to the Obama family! You truly are our representative for a better tomorrow! Peace, prosperity and good will! We turned Florida blue this year!

Lisa T.
Lake Wales, FL.

Kim   November 5th, 2008 12:53 am ET

Congratulations to President-elect Barack Obama! We expect great things from you. That being said, we must expect great things of ourselves. May God bless us ALL – all around the globe. Peace and love to all my sisters and brothers.

Uh huh   November 5th, 2008 12:53 am ET

The market always rises after an election because even bad news is known news and that's better than the unknown. It's been proven that there is absolutely no known connection between WHO becomes president, just that a decision has been made. My guess is it won't last for long (traditionally through December) and then when the novice becomes prez officially and starts with the taxing of companies and folks over $250k and putting harsh limits on coal plants which operate 50% of the electrical grid in the U.S., well, that's when we'll see the real reaction to this inexperienced dolt.

maurice   November 5th, 2008 12:52 am ET

im sorry but barbra you really need to get out with a more positive crowd...or perhaps find a male friend if ya know what i mean.(wink wink) also i proudly voted mcain

Angel   November 5th, 2008 12:52 am ET

yes we did

Steve in Las Vegas,NV   November 5th, 2008 12:52 am ET

Well Dr King's dream finally has been realized with this incredible election. I know that his Grandmother, Dr.King and all those who gave their all, some their lives are watching President-Elect Obama finally achive the dream.
Now the rest of the world will have hope in the future!
The world has finally changed for the better!

YES WE CAN!!!

La Raza   November 5th, 2008 12:51 am ET

I told you so. Goodbye Sarah Palin!

JC4OBAMA   November 5th, 2008 12:50 am ET

HOOOOOOOOOH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH OBAMA PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. I'M SO PROUD OF HIM. I'M GLAD AMERICA HAS OPENED HER EYES AND SEE THE TRUE. THANK YOU AMERICA MAY GOD PROTECT MR PRESIDENT OBAMA

HouseDiva   November 5th, 2008 12:48 am ET

i never thought that i would live to see this day...maybe my kids...but not me.

tonight we showed the world that america wanted a change....this is a young country compared to many...this is a HUGE step forward.

Big Al   November 5th, 2008 12:47 am ET

hey cnn ya got your boy huh
and now you're censoring you blog
figures

CLINTON   November 5th, 2008 12:44 am ET

OBAMA BETTER PREPARE TO WORK & WORK FOR AMERICA'S MONEY OR MARKETS WON'T CHEER MUCH BECAUSE OF THE RECESSION

Tiaunia - DALLAS, TEXAS   November 5th, 2008 12:42 am ET

OOOOOOOOHHH MY GOD!!! THANK YOU AMERICA! THANK YOU AMERICA!

WOOOO HOOO!!!!
BARACK AND JOE YOU ROCK!

Darth Vadik, CA   November 5th, 2008 12:33 am ET

dave,

Get real, the last thing the radicals wanted for us to cut off their best recruiting program, us attacking the middle east.

Who are the great leaders of our time?

Ghandi, JFK, Martin L. King, Dali Llama, etc, all peace lovers.

See where the past and current warmongers are, maybe a light bulb will go off in your head.

Muchembe   November 5th, 2008 12:33 am ET

Am inspired,Obama truly a gift to the world and lets embrace it gladly.

tuan   November 5th, 2008 12:30 am ET

suggested home depot will have a 50 percent off for all black paint from here untill jan 2009.. so all obamas fans will have a chance to repaint their house in black to celebrate obama innaguration..

Darth Vadik, CA   November 5th, 2008 12:30 am ET

We kept telling you conservatives this, but you never listen.

jd   November 5th, 2008 12:27 am ET

Think you world we are the united ststes of america

David Jordaan   November 5th, 2008 12:23 am ET

This is very very good!!!!!! Who would imagine that in this day and age that a black person in the USA of all places will be elected as President of the United States of America . Congratulations Mr President elect. Obama for the world!!!!!

dave   November 5th, 2008 12:11 am ET

I'm sure all the radicals in the middle east are freaking estatic!

No Hillary = No Obama   November 5th, 2008 12:10 am ET

Can you imagine the world cheering for a woman President? Then you will know history was truly made, not manipulated.

WAKE UP! NO MORE TRICKS!   November 5th, 2008 12:09 am ET

The whole world knew Obama is it! YES WE DID!

Nancy   November 5th, 2008 12:09 am ET

YES. if the whole world could vote...this is how. OBAMA 2008

Tony DeMaria   November 5th, 2008 12:08 am ET

"congratulate you and your good bride."

Definition:
bride -Noun-a woman who has just been or is about to be married

Obama has been married to his wife for over 14 years.

As usual what is Bush talking about?

Hooray for Marx!   November 5th, 2008 12:06 am ET

"From the world perspective, Obama is perceived as a better candidate and I think they are voting with their dollars."

Yeah, about that... come visit us a year from now when we'll be sporting double-digit inflation, unemployment and interest rates, and then we'll see how well your statement holds up.

On a positive note, Obama is the greatest gift God could bestow upon Jimmy Carter... he'll no longer be the poster boy of America's socialist failures.

pwang   November 5th, 2008 12:05 am ET

what's going to happen 2 d world w/ morgan freeman as president of the us and mr. bean as prime minister of uk?

The Mack's of Lithonia   November 5th, 2008 12:04 am ET

Congratulations!! To God Be The Glory!
November 4, 2008

From TX   November 5th, 2008 12:02 am ET

I knew the minute he was elected you would start reporting the economy is turning. The economy has been recovering for two weeks.

Eric   November 4th, 2008 11:57 pm ET

"were not" not "were" sorry

Eric   November 4th, 2008 11:56 pm ET

I would certainly hope that the markets were purposely being dumbed down for a presidential election.

I concede that I did not vote for Obama, but I definetely did not like Palin as a VP. I still to this day think that Mitt Romney would have been a better Pres. Candidate or at the very least VP. His business expertise is what the economy really needs.

All of this being said, if we are still in poor shape in 4 years, Democrats will have to blame themselves. You have 100% control of this country now, anything less than a great overall will be deemed failure.

President Barack Obama   November 4th, 2008 11:56 pm ET

YEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

President Obama & Vice President Biden!!!!!

YEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeff from Jersey   November 4th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

That's because the world has seen that our country has raised itself out of the gutter and for the very first time,we can "put our money where our mouth is" when it comes to equal and human rights".

That message has been sent loud and clear to the "good 'ole boys" as well.Shape up or ship out!

Barbara in NC   November 4th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

The Ice Empress has her clothes reposessed.

I love President Barack Hussein Obama.

Google Hussein – it's not a nasty word. You'll be surprised.

God has shone on this country and the world.

Anon X   November 4th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

OBAMA! MY PRESIDENT!

arthur   November 4th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

Today the people of these United States cast the second most important vote in our history. The first was July 2, 1776 when the Continental Congress ratified a decleration that proclaimed to the world "We hold these truths to be self evident."

E Harris   November 4th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

I think it is now appropriate for Neal Boark to issue a formal apology for his comments about President Obama going to Hawaii to change is birth certificate and further more get off the air and stop spreading division and hate or face the fact this is a diverse nation built by the sweat of all its citizentry and we have all spoken.

Shiranee Sinnathamby, Melbourne, Australia   November 4th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

Congratulations! What a magnificient win. May you go from strength to strength President Obama.

Barbara in NC   November 4th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

NO MORE SARAH THE LIAR

Obama is what the whole world wants and needs – unity, not division. Love, not hate.

NO MORE LIARS

Turner, GA   November 4th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

The race is over. Barack is our president. God Bless America...

S. Boatman   November 4th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

Things Are Looking Better Already!

Jeff from Jersey   November 4th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

That's because the stock of our country has raised itself out of the gutter and,for the very first time,we have the real possibility of "putting our money where our mouth is" and live up to our talk of equal and human rights!
Good ole boys you'd better get the message that the rest of the country just sent you as well!

jbaby   November 4th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

Look at that, making money already, "WITHOUT TAX INCREASES"!

Democrat in TN   November 4th, 2008 11:51 pm ET

This is the change we have been waiting for. Words cannot begin to express my excitement right now...8 years of this awful mess. Now its our turn!!!!!

Peter (CA)   November 4th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

Interesting!
You mean all those right wingers foaming at the mouth on these blogs may not be right? That the world believes Obama may be able to turn this around?

Let's hope the right wingers join in.

Chuck, Tennessee   November 4th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

I guess they really haven't paid much attention to the policies Obama is proposing. Policies that will further weaken the US, and thus the world, economy. They just like him better

Chris   November 4th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

Congratulations to President elect, Barack Obama. He has come a long way and has broken that barrier that any thing is possible.

Obama Supporter   November 4th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

He's already proving to be a positive leader!

Hopeful   November 4th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

A new time begins in the US. God bless America and President Obama!!

Chris   November 4th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

Geeze CNN, can you at least be professional. I hear the interference of your commentators cell phones constantly pinging the cell towers on the broadcast. Can you be more unprofessional? Make them turn off their phones.

The A   November 4th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

Congratulations to President Obama. Yes we can!!!

Bob Indianapolis, IN   November 4th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

HELLO WORLD! AMERICA IS BACK!

NO MORE COWBOY "DIPLOMACY"!!!!

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