The midterms could fuel the K-shaped AI trade
U.S. midterm results could slow data center development, raising the value of existing AI capacity while increasing pressure on debt-funded neoclouds.
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OpenAI pledges to pay for data center power after election highlights AI concerns
OpenAI pledged to solicit community input around AI data centers, publish construction plans and protect ratepayers.
What the Democratic midterms sweep changes for U.S.-China relations
Analysts note the growing risks around U.S. President Donald Trump's ability to maintain a fragile trade truce.
Russia, China may be more aggressive if they feel Trump is on "his way out": Brookings
Russia and China may be more aggressive if they feel that U.S. President Donald Trump is on "his way out" after the Democratic Party flipped the midterms.
Democrats flip dozens of GOP seats. Republicans haven't flipped a single one
Democrats have flipped seven Senate seats, nearly 30 House districts, five governorships and up to 12 state legislative chambers in a historic 2026 midterm rout.
Jim Cramer warns investors may be reading too much into Wall Street's post-election rally
Cramer warned that Wall Street may be getting ahead of itself following the midterm elections.
What Wall Street billionaires are saying about Democrats' midterm sweep
Billionaire political spending met criticism from ... billionaires in the wake of Tuesday's blue wave election.
Prediction markets cement their status after forecasting Democratic sweep of Congress
Prediction markets projected election results well before media outlets in an effort to position themselves as fast, reliable news sources.
Every stock that moved because of the election
Some companies took at hit after the election, while others rallied. Here are the biggest names making moves on Wednesday.
What was really behind Wednesday's monster rally? Trump quickly making peace
The stock market skyrocketed after a decisive sweep for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, a move that Trump's reaction added to.
Crude oil prices fall below $90 a barrel as Vance blames GOP election defeat on Iran war
Crude oil prices tumbled Wednesday after Vice President JD Vance blamed the Republicans' steep midterm election losses on the Iran war.
Democrats take Congress in a blue wave. Here's what it means for your money
Blue wave gives Democrats control of Congress. Here's how their agenda could affect your money, from health care and taxes to student loans and Social Security.
Hyperscalers and Apple surge after election results remove investor uncertainty
Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft stock was up after the midterms, while stocks tied to Trump advisor Elon Musk and data centers fell on Wednesday.
The post-election rally masks a sharp split in the AI trade. Who stands to win?
Investors are making divergent bets on AI stocks Wednesday.
Voters rebuff data centers in every ballot measure except one during the 2026 midterms
Voters in the states at the heart of the AI data center boom pushed back on the buildout on Election Night.
Democrats map out an agenda to address affordability and corruption after midterm sweep
In control of Congress, Democrats are preparing to pursue legislation to address affordability, while also trying to rein-in President Donald Trump
Jim Cramer says this bank stock is a buy after its post-election pullback
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.
What Republicans' huge loss means for Trump
Trump's handling of tariffs, the Iran war and an array of Washington-area construction projects are sure to face sudden pushback from newly empowered Democrats.
Analysis: The Democrats have one chance to extract concessions from Trump. Markets will hate it
The next debt-ceiling confrontation could reverse Washington's traditional political roles, raising the possibility of spending concessions, market volatility and a damaging default.
Elon Musk’s record election bet backfired. The backlash may reach beyond one billionaire
Elon Musk's $474 million election gamble falters as Democrats threaten his Texas empire.
SpaceX, Tesla fall around 4% on Democrats' big win; AI data center stocks slide
AI fortunes were mixed as premarket trading opened on Wednesday.
Gold, silver and precious metals prices jump, dollar dips as Democrats take control of Congress
Precious metals saw strong gains on Tuesday morning, as investors digested a Democratic sweep in the U.S. midterm elections.
Midterm Takeaways: Tech billionaires suffer horrible night as Democrats drub Republicans
Elon Musk's spending may have become a liability as voters in exit polls raised concerns about government corruption and the growing influence of billionaires.
Americans have said 'NO TO WAR,' Iran speaker says as Democrats take Congress
Ghalibaf said that "Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message."
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