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A top analyst argues that a Republican president paired with a Democratic Congress is the worst scenario for equities, citing historical S&P 500 averages of 4.9 percent for that setup versus 15.1 percent for gridlock.
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Midterms
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.
Markets
Morgan Stanley analysts project a 9 percent decline in the S&P 500, arguing that an AI sector pullback will not end the current bull run.
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The Nasdaq index rose 0.83 percent on November 4, 2026, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell. Aehr stock surged 26 percent and Apple shares declined, with the market sentiment gauge staying in extreme fear territory.
SpaceX
Shares of SPCX, ASTS, and RKLB declined amid renewed examination of the Tesla-SpaceX merger due to Elon Musk's political connections. Morgan Stanley valued SpaceX below the S&P 500 based on 2028 earnings projections.
Election Night
AI-related equities reduced their declines on election night. Arista Networks and AMD posted gains following earnings, while CoreWeave, SpaceX, and Tesla rebounded from earlier lows.
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Dow futures declined while technology shares dropped following the election, with CoreWeave, SpaceX, and Tesla among the affected names. AI stocks generally slid despite gains for Arista Networks and AMD.
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