Investing.com -- Shares of Trump Technology & Media (DJT) are seeing renewed investor interest as voting takes place across the United States.
Following a pullback last week, DJT shares rose 9% in premarket trade, building on the previous days gains.
The company's premarket rise reflects enthusiasm among pro-Trump retail investors, who view the stock as both a financial bet and a show of political support.
Investors are also anticipating that a favorable election result could lead to increased user engagement and growth across Trump Technology & Media's platforms, which are largely supported by a politically engaged user base.
Market analysts have noted that DJT's performance may remain volatile in the days following the election, with potential for further gains if there's clarity in the election result or alignment with the company's policy interests.
However, a contested election outcome or a prolonged vote count could add short-term uncertainty as investors assess the implications.
Trump owns nearly 57% of Trump Media, which operates the Truth Social platform. The valuation of Trump's stake recently surged as the stock gained ground, marking a dramatic recovery from late September when DJT shares dipped below $12.
In October, the stock reversed, aligning with a shift in the Republican nominee's favor on political betting platforms.