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SpaceX, Tesla stocks fall over 4% on Democrats big win
AI data center stocks came under pressure as Democrats — seen as proponents of moratoriums on the buildout — won big in midterm elections and in key technology hubs like Texas.Markets were already anticipating the Democrats to win the…
A blue wave sends futures into the green
This is CNBC's Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Hello, this is Leonie Kidd with today's edition of Morning Squawk. A blue wave means green for markets. Wall Street is on track to open…
Elon Musk suffers political setback in 2026 midterms
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attends the Golden Age of American Innovation Summit at the Institute of Peace on Oct. 8, 2026 in Washington, DC.Win McNamee | Getty ImagesDemocrats' sweeping midterms victory marked a major rejection of…
Gold, silver and precious metals jump as Democrats take Congress
Argor-Heraeus' CEO Robin Kolvenbach holds one kilo bars of silver and gold at the plant of refiner and bar manufacturer Argor-Heraeus in Mendrisio, Switzerland, July 13, 2022. Denis Balibouse | ReutersPrecious metals saw strong gains on…
Americans have said ‘NO TO WAR,’ Iran speaker says of U.S. midterms
In this handout image provided by ICANA, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf meets with Pakistan's Army Chief Syed Asim Munir (not in frame) on May 23, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.Hamed Malekpour | Getty ImagesIran's speaker of…
Democrats win Congress, challenging Trump foreign policy
US President Donald Trump speaks at a midterm campaign rally at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina on Oct. 29, 2026. Kent Nishimura | AFP | Getty ImagesWith Democrats taking control of Congress, U.S.…
Tech billionaires suffer horrible night as Democrats drub Republicans
Democrats took control of Congress Tuesday night, delivering a stinging rebuke to President Donald Trump and his economic record as voters voiced deep frustration with rising prices, government corruption and the AI data center…
U.S. midterm elections in pictures: Democrats, Republicans, Trump
Democrats scored sweeping victories in the U.S. midterm elections on Wednesday, flipping key Republican-held seats in Congress and securing historic wins in traditionally conservative states, as voters delivered a setback to President…
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries addresses nation
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Democratic leaders are expected to hold a press conference Tuesday night as Democrats are projected to win a comfortable majority.Jeffries will likely become the first Black House…
Treasury yields fall as Democrats win big in U.S. midterm elections
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during morning trading on Aug. 24, 2026 in New York City.Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty ImagesTreasury yields fell as investors sought shelter from a sell-off in equity futures…