Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX lose over $420 billion in combined market cap after midterms
Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX lose $420 billion in combined market cap after midterms
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Top Democrats call to rein in AI buildout after midterms sweep: 'National data center moratorium now'
Democratic winners and progressive lawmakers are calling for tougher limits on AI and data centers after the 2026 midterm elections.
California’s billionaire tax faces defeat, but Democrats plan higher taxes on the wealthy
The likely defeat of the California billionaire tax may energize Democrats in Congress to propose federal tax hikes on high earners, according to tax experts.
Trump's energy deals are about to face a wave of investigations by Democrats
Democrats are certain to scrutinize the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, administration mineral deals and the cancellation of previously fund energy projects.
Democrats to probe JPMorgan's relationship with Epstein when they take Senate control
Democrats are preparing to put a spotlight back on Epstein as part of sweeping investigations following their wipeout victories in Tuesday's midterm elections.
Democratic sweep puts crypto on defensive in Washington
Democrats in Congress could impose tougher rules on crypto and investigate President Donald Trump, ushering in a tougher era for the industry.
Voters rejected AI data centers over resource concerns. Here's why measuring water usage is hard
AI data centers are facing national outcry for draining local water and power supply. The truth about how they use water to stay cool is far more complicated.
Here's what the Democratic election rout could mean for the U.S. economy
The biggest forces shaping the economy aren't going to change just because the party in power did.
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.
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
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