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HotMidterms
US equities climbed following the midterm election results, shifting the market sentiment gauge into the fear range. Crude oil prices dropped while most industry sectors posted increases.
Part of a series: Democrats win midterms, markets react
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HotMidterms
The Dow rose 1,556 points to 53,342.88 following a decisive Democratic midterm victory and a drop in oil prices. WTI crude fell 7.92 percent to $88.48, while the VIX index declined 19.35 percent to 16.80.
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Analysis of past elections indicates the S&P 500 typically rises over the year following midterms. Divided government outcomes have averaged a 15 percent gain, while single-party control averaged 11.5 percent.
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With midterm elections approaching, investors are bracing for political gridlock. One analyst describes the recent decline in technology stocks as a deeper issue than a standard market correction.
HotAsian Markets
South Korean markets paused trading on Thursday as semiconductor shares plunged. Asian equities remained mixed overall, with oil prices dropping after Democrats won the U.S. midterm elections.
HotEarnings
Equities advanced as companies reported strong results, with ADMA Biologics, Rapid7, and AppLovin leading the gains. The broader market was supported by positive earnings and raised outlooks.
Options Flow
Options activity shows $1 billion in selling on the S&P 500, $1.3 billion on Nasdaq futures, $1.6 billion on the Dow, and $1.8 billion on the Magnificent Seven.
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