What the US election means for stocks

In a week's time the US will have elected a new president. How will that affect stocks? Here, we reveal three companies likely to do well under Obama, and three that should prosper under McCain.

One week from today, America will elect its next president.

What was a hotly contested race a few weeks ago now appears to be swinging in favor of Democratic candidate Barack Obama, but that doesn't necessarily mean election night will be much less dramatic.

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