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Top story Democrats win control of Congress in historic midterm rout
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Democrats flipped seven Senate seats, roughly 30 House districts and five governorships, ending Republican control of both chambers.

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CNBCDemocrats flip dozens of GOP seats. Republicans haven't flipped a single oneFortuneHow the Democratic party flipped the House and Senate, in 12 chartsCbsnews2026 midterm election live updates as Democrats prepare to take Congress, GOP grapples with stunning lossesNprWhat's next for Democrats after the midterms. And, a look at the outstanding racesYahooTrump Team’s Secret Panic Over Looming Probes RevealedCnnDemocrats continue to stack wins in House as Republicans start blame game after midterm routThe New York TimesMidterm Elections Live Updates: Democrats Project Power as G.O.P. Reels in a Reordered WashingtonNbcnewsVoters reject Trump’s GOP as Democrats rack up winsReutersSeven numbers that explain Democrats' US midterm triumphForbesMidterm Election Results (Live Updates): Democrats Win Senate In Stunning RoutThe GuardianUS voters rebuke Trump as Democrats win control of Congress in ‘blue wave’ | US midterm elections 2026LatimesDemocrats’ historic rout was fueled by massive voter swing to the leftWashingtonpostTrump concedes Iran war angered voters, triggered Democratic landslideGwtodayBlue-nami: Inside the Democrats’ Historic Midterms Rout
Nasdaq tumbles 6% as AI chip rout deepens after Democrats' midterm sweep
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Post-election selling hit semiconductor names hard, with Qualcomm falling 9% after earnings and Arm slipping on soft guidance, even as AMD rose on its own results.

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WashingtonpostMore drops for Nvidia and other AI chip stocks erase Wall Street's rally from the day beforeLocal10More drops for Nvidia and other AI chip stocks erase Wall Street's rally from the day beforeCNBCQualcomm slides 9% after earnings, leading postelection chip stock sell-offGurufocusQualcomm (QCOM) Reports Mixed Quarterly Results, Stock DropsInvestingArm stock slips after hours as lack of blowout guidance offsets quarterly resultsMarketscreenerBig winner from the AI boom, AMD climbs after quarterly resultsMSNAlert: The Nasdaq composite drops 3% as AI chip stocks tumble on worries Democrats in Congress will restrict the industry
AI backlash threatens trillion-dollar data center boom, tech leaders warn
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Executives at the FT's Future of AI summit acknowledged the industry fueled hostility to its own expansion, as midterm results could slow planned capacity.

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FortuneAmericans hate data centers. Tech needs themCNBCVoters rejected AI data centers over resource concerns. Here's why measuring water usage is hardLinkedinAmazon's $1B answer to the data center backlashBrookingsData center backlash signals a fight over AI powerBbcA backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernautBloombergThe Race to Rethink Data Centers for AI’s Power SurgeGeekwireAmazon pledges $1B to data center communities, warns that local opposition threatens U.S. AI leadMarketwiseAI Data Center Backlash Turns Violent: What Investors Must Know NowThe New York TimesBill Gates Is Warning That A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will AdmitInvestorsThe Next Big AI Roadblock Is On Main StreetTom's HardwareIBM CEO warns that ongoing trillion-dollar AI data center buildout is unsustainable - says there is 'no way' that infrastructure costs can turn a profitBusiness InsiderMidterm AI data center backlash could help Amazon, Microsoft, Google
OpenAI proposes data center rules after voters rebuke AI expansion
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OpenAI pledged to cover grid costs, solicit community input and disclose water, energy and noise data for its data centers.

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Business InsiderOpenAI lays out new policy framework for data centersVentureBeatWhat the Democratic 'Blue Wave' in the 2026 U.S. midterm election means for the American AI industry and businessesFortuneHarvard scholar: the data-center backlash is just getting startedLivemintUS midterm election result: What a Democratic Congress could mean for AI giants like Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, and MetaBloombergOpenAI to Change How It Handles Data Center Efforts After Outcry
Bank of England raises rates for first time since Iran war, warns inflation near 5%
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The BoE lifted its key rate to 4.25% with one policymaker dissenting, as UK inflation pressure persists.

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YahooBank of England Raises Rates for First Time Since Start of Iran WarThe New York TimesBank of England Raises Rates for First Time in Three YearsReutersBank of England raises rates for first time since 2023, warns another move likelyIndependentBank hikes interest rates to 4% and warns more to come if Iran war continuesYahooBank of England expected to hike interest rates for first time in three yearsBusinesstimesBank of England raises rates for first time since 2023, warns another move likelyRadionewshubBank hikes interest rates to 4% and warns more to come if Iran war continuesThe GuardianBank of England raises interest rates to 4%, the first increase for more than three yearsBrentwoodweeklynewsBank hikes interest rates to 4% and warns more to come if Iran war continuesInyourareaInterest rates rise to 4% as Bank of England warns more hikes could followThetimesBank of England warns interest rate rise ‘likely’ if Iran war continuesFreemalaysiatodayBank of England holds rate, warns of hike if Iran war persistsMSNBank of England raises main interest rate a quarter point to 4% as Iran war stokes inflation
Crypto industry braces for tougher Washington after Democratic sweep
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Democrats in Congress could impose stricter rules on crypto and investigate President Trump's ties to the sector.

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TheblockDemocratic sweep of Congress forces crypto industry to rethink Washington strategyCoindeskU.S. midterms results won't halt crypto's momentum as 85% of activity is abroad, Grayscale saysNypostDems’ midterm sweep could spur Wall Street crackdown as lefty leaders target AI data centers, prediction marketsDecryptBitcoin Rebounds After Democratic Midterm Sweep, But Crypto Faces Tougher Fight in WashingtonThestreetDemocratic sweep leaves crypto bill weeks to liveYahooClarity Act In Doubt As Democrats Take Control Of U.S. CongressBloombergBitcoin Slips as Democratic Sweep Bets Threaten Crypto AgendaReutersMarkets cheer Democratic win, betting divided Washington means fewer policy shocksBitcoinmagazineBitcoin Price Soars Above $79,000 After Democratic Sweep Of CongressShatteredBitcoin Slips to $75,630.57 as Clarity Act Hangs [2026]TradingviewLIVE – Bitcoin Price Slides, Washington’s Political Balance Shifts, Trump’s Crypto Agenda at RiskCryptonewsDemocratic sweep of Congress forces crypto industry to rethink Washington strategyStraitstimesBitcoin slides as Democratic sweep bets threaten crypto agendaBusinesstimesBitcoin slips as Democratic sweep bets threaten crypto agenda
Fed's Barkin sees gradual rate hikes ahead amid inflation concerns
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The policymaker said monetary policy will need to adjust as price pressures build.

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MpamagBoE hikes rates for the first time in over three yearsYahooFed officials make case for rate hikes amid ongoing inflation concernsPluangRichmond Fed's Barkin signals more rate hikes l...StocktwitsGold, Silver In Spotlight After GLD Hits 52-Week Low, SLV Sinks To 11-Month Low – Peter Brandt Sees Signs Of A Potential BottomTmgmGold recovers from three-month low but risks remain amid Fed rate rise betsBloombergFed’s Williams Says No Obvious Direction Ahead for RatesCryptobriefingFed’s Barkin sees stable inflation, no immediate policy changesMSNRichmond Fed's Barkin says he expects more rate hikes but unsure about how many or when
European stocks overtake Wall Street for the year after Democratic sweep
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The Stoxx 600 moved ahead of the S&P 500 as US stocks fell and investors bet White House policymaking will be constrained.

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The Wall Street JournalU.S. Stocks Jump After Democrats Sweep CongressYahooAI stocks fall, oil bounces back after 'blue wave' dropReutersWorld shares advance as Democrats' victory eases political uncertaintyCbsnewsHow Wall Street analysts think the midterms could affect the stock marketThe GuardianUS stocks rise, dollar slides as investors digest Democrats’ midterm victoriesThe New York TimesStocks Rise as Democrats Flip Control of CongressTrendingtopicsMidterms 2026: Democrats Win Senate and House, AI Stocks and Dollar FallBloombergUS Midterms Test Trump as Voters Focus on Cost of LivingYahooEuropean shares jump to 2-month highs following U.S. midterms; Novo surgesEconomictimesDemocratic victory in midterm elections adds a new twist to stock markets' Iran war, AI, and debt worriesGulfnewsWall Street wobbles, then recovers after Democratic sweepCnbctv18US Midterm Elections: The biggest stock winners and losers of the Democrat sweepThearmchairtraderHow will a Democratic sweep in the mid-terms affect stocks?
Moonshot AI turned to Europe for Nvidia Blackwell access amid US curbs
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The Chinese AI lab sought leasing deals with European neoclouds as US export controls restrict chip imports to China.

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TradingviewChinese AI Lab Moonshot Turned To Europe For Nvidia Blackwell Access Amid U.S. China Curbs - CNBCTechbuzzMoonshot AI Bypasses U.S. Chip Curbs Via Europe Neocloud DealFourweekmbaMoonshot Sought Europe’s Nvidia GPUs; 30-50% Premium FloatedTradersunionMoonshot AI seeks Nvidia chip access in Europe as U.S. curbs tightenMSNChinese AI lab Moonshot turned to Europe for Nvidia Blackwell access amid US China curbs, sources tell CNBC
Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion takeover proposal from Peltz's Trian
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The burger chain said the offer undervalues gains from its turnaround strategy.

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ReutersWendy's rejects Trian-led $1.4 billion buyout offer, adopts 'poison pill' planThe Wall Street JournalWendy’s Rejects Trian’s $1.4 Billion Takeover OfferCbsnewsWendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid, saying it undervalues the companyBloombergWendy’s Rejects Takeover Bid From Trian to Take It PrivateQsrmagazineWendy’s Rejects $1.4 Billion Takeover Bid, Adopts Poison PillYahooWendy's rejects buyout bid from activist investor and adopts 'poison pill' planNypostWendy’s rejects $1.4B takeover bid - ‘substantially undervalues’ company, adopts ‘poison pill’ planBarronsWendy’s Rejects Peltz Takeover Bid. It Believes ‘Dave’s Way’ Will Revive Sales.ChainstoreageWendy’s rejects $1.4 billion takeover offer; adopts ‘poison pill’Abc6onyoursideWendy's rejects buyout bid from activist investor and adopts 'poison pill' planUaWendy’s rejects Trian’s $1.4 billion buyout offer - CNBCBreakingthenewsWendy's rejects Trian-led $1.4B takeover offerYahooWendy's Rejects Takeover Bid From Trian to Take It PrivateTheglobeandmailWendy’s rejects Trian-led buyout offer, adopts ‘poison pill’ plan
Maersk shares tumble after earnings and guidance disappoint
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The shipping giant's results and outlook fell short of expectations.

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YahooMaersk raises profit outlook as earnings surge, but shares slide on expectations missBloombergMaersk Slides as Upgraded Guidance Is Lower Than AnticipatedBairdmaritimeMaersk shares fall despite third profit guidance raise in 2026MarketscreenerMaersk sinking, despite raising targetsMarketscreenerA.P. Möller-Maersk CEO expects continued strong demand in 2027InvestingMaersk slumps 11% as Q3 profit miss estimates; 2026 guidance upgradedSeekingalphaMaersk slides as full-year earnings guidance disappoints (AMKBY:OTCMKTS)MorningstarIntertek Earnings: Shares Fall on Disappointing 2026 Outlook, but We See ValueMSNMaersk shares tumble after earnings, guidance disappoint
Voters rank the economy as top issue and blame Trump, CNBC poll finds
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Economy concerns outpaced democracy and immigration as the driving issue in this year's midterms.

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FortuneHow the affordability crisis broke the American Dream - the change in the last several generations is realUsatodayTrump wants voters to 'pretend I'm on the ballot.' They should | OpinionForbesTrump’s Approval Rating: 44% Say Their Midterm Votes For Congress Are A Rebuke Of TrumpWtopDC-area voters feel squeezed by costs as affordability emerges as key midterm issueMynorthwestHarger: Voters fired Republicans in D.C. and doubled down on Democrats in OlympiaAbc7Americans are unhappy about the economy and reeling from high prices, polls sayFrance24Trump fatigue, US democracy, cost of living are top issues with voters, AP survey findsThe New York TimesEconomic Warning Signs Pile Up for Republicans Ahead of MidtermsNewsweekDonald Trump Approval Rating on Economy Hits All-Time LowNypostMost voters blame Trump for high prices, want Congress to check prez: exit pollNewrepublicTranscript: Trump Fury at Dems Grows as Brutal New Shutdown Poll HitsFnnews[U.S. Midterm Elections] Exit Polls: 60% Blame Trump for Inflation; Cost of Living Split VotersHarlemworldmagazineExit Polls From Harlem To Hollywood Show Most Voters Blame Trump For High PricesCnbctv18Takeaways from the US midterm elections
Palo Alto Networks in talks to buy Israeli startup Clutch Security for $500M
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The cybersecurity giant is negotiating an acquisition of the Israeli identity-security startup.

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TheinformationPalo Alto Networks in Talks to Pay $500 Million for AI Security StartupDealroomPalo Alto Networks in talks to buy AI-agent startup Clutch for ~$500MBiggoPalo Alto Networks Weighs $500 Million Purchase of AI Credential Startup Clutch SecurityGlobesPalo Alto Networks in talks to buy Clutch Security for $500mTradingviewPalo Alto Networks in talks to buy AI security startup Clutch for $500M: reportKucoinPalo Alto Networks Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Clutch Security for $500MBenzingaPalo Alto Networks Isn't Done Shopping: $500 Million AI Security Deal Could Be NextGurufocusPalo Alto Networks (PANW) in Talks to Acquire Clutch Security foTheinformationPalo Alto Networks in Talks to Pay $500 Million for AI Security Startup
Democrats' sweep revives wealth tax push despite California Proposition 40 loss
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Billionaires defeated a California wealth tax, but incoming Democrats are eyeing a national fight and other tax proposals.

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MarketWatchBillionaires aren’t off the hook for higher taxes, even if they did dodge California’s wealth taxCNBCThree tax proposals targeting the rich that the new Congress could reviveMSNCalifornia’s Billionaires Exhale as Prop 40 Goes Down
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