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SpaceX

Space exploration stocks fall as Musk political ties draw scrutiny

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.

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  1. SPCX+3.6%SpaceX$141.31
  2. ASTS+2.3%AST SpaceMobile$37.15
  3. RKLB+4.5%Rocket Lab$54.43

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Market Strategy

Analyst says split government is worst for S&P 500 returns

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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Midterm Elections

Dollar hits one-month low as Democrats gain in midterm races

The U.S. dollar fell to a one-month low and Asian tech stocks dropped after early results showed Democratic wins in Georgia and North Carolina. Investors worry the shift may slow AI spending and complicate crypto policy.

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