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Stocks Surge After Democrats Sweep Congress in Midterm Elections
Wall Street is rallying sharply after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. But why are stocks climbing despite the prospect of political gridlock? With the Dow surging more than 1,000 points and the Nasdaq jumping over 2%, investors are weighing the election results, reduced market uncertainty, and potential consequences for major technology companies.
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti explain what's driving the post-election rally, why Tesla and SpaceX are falling despite broader market gains, and how a divided government could affect taxes, tariffs…
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