Equities rallied and oil tumbled as investors bet a divided government and hopes of winding down the Iran war would temper policy risk, though some analysts warned the move was overdone.
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The sweep hands Democrats control of Congress and sets up fights over affordability, taxes, foreign policy and oversight of President Trump.
Voters in key AI infrastructure states and newly elected Democratic governors are pushing back on data center expansion, though analysts say funded projects may not unwind.
The chipmaker beat estimates but guided lower, with the loss of Apple business and higher memory costs pressuring sales.
The drop follows price increases tied to soaring memory costs, a key test of demand for Nintendo's flagship console.
The shortfall in revenue and daily active users adds pressure on the social platform's turnaround efforts.
AMD's results reinforced its position as a primary beneficiary of AI infrastructure spending.
Heavy political spending by tech executives and Elon Musk failed to stop a Democratic wave driven partly by anger at AI and data centers.
Investors focused on the cost of delivering more AI features at the same price rather than the quarterly beat.
The Oregon startup's Wall Street debut tests public appetite for humanoid robotics despite a tough path to profitability.
The chip designer's results were solid but guidance fell short of the outsized expectations set by the AI boom.
Insufficient player commitments scuppered the bailout, putting the Saudi-backed league's future in doubt.
The stake purchase signals continued appetite for Asia-Pacific data center capacity even as US buildout faces political risk.
The Guinness maker's unexpected growth offers relief for a spirits sector under pressure from weaker demand.
Broad-based growth across the cosmetics maker's portfolio drove a stronger-than-expected quarter.
The postponed proceeding extends the legal fight over Trump's attempt to remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor.
The 2026 worst performer in the S&P 500 saw relief after results that investors read as a turning point.
Analysts say the retail pharmacy and other units may now be strong enough to stand alone after a roughly two-year turnaround.
The move highlights intensifying competition for product talent among leading AI labs.
Growing competition for chip engineers is fueling legal and corporate battles over proprietary technology.
The AI voice startup's timeline offers a rare public-market signal from a fast-growing AI unicorn.
Hiring held steady across sectors in the month before the midterm elections.
The chain is overhauling its menu to deliver a clearer value proposition as rivals escalate promotions.
Falling visits to the property portal reflect weaker homebuyer activity in a rate-locked market.
Hackers raised temperatures in storage refrigerators, escalating concerns about cyber risk in critical infrastructure.
The election outcome strengthens the case for betting markets as fast, reliable sources of live results.
Foreign ownership of Indian equities has fallen to an all-time low of 14%, prompting policy relief talk.
BP and Baker Hughes executives pointed to rising energy demand alongside uncertainty from war and price swings.
The theater chain set all-time highs for quarterly revenue and adjusted EBITDA.
The Latin American e-commerce and fintech group fell short of profit expectations for the quarter.
The plant-based meat maker's continued losses underscore the sector's difficult demand environment.
The CRM and marketing software vendor delivered stronger profit than analysts expected.
The online travel group reported earnings as travel demand is tested by a softer consumer backdrop.
The payments company topped profit expectations for the quarter.
Models previously known internally as Watermelon, Avocado and Mango will get new naming as the company recasts its AI lineup.
The logistics executive cited the pandemic, Ukraine war and 2025 tariffs as reasons to build resilience.