Democratic control of Congress could bring investigations into Trump’s expanding portfolio of corporate stakes, including Intel and U.S. Steel, while electoral losses may leave some Republicans more willing to support stricter oversight.
CoreWeave’s earnings beat and stronger 2026 guidance sent its shares sharply higher, helping Nasdaq 100 futures rise 1.9% and lifting chip stocks worldwide even as hotter U.S. inflation reinforced expectations for a December Federal Reserve rate increase.
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in October and core prices climbed 0.3%, both exceeding forecasts as markets dipped and voters made affordability a decisive issue in elections that shifted control of Congress.
Google is expanding its challenge to Nvidia with two specialized TPU variations aimed at secure computing and demanding AI applications, as projected sales climb and every available Google processor remains committed to customers.
October hiring more than doubled forecasts, lifting Polymarket’s estimated chance of a December rate hike back to about 78%, as strong employment, faster paycheck growth, and higher revisions pushed inflation back to the center of the Fed’s calculation.
The IRS has raised federal income tax bracket thresholds for 2027 while keeping rates unchanged. New deductions and credit amounts, combined with the progressive bracket structure, will shape what taxpayers ultimately owe on returns filed in 2028.
Rolls-Royce says affluent US buyers remain financially insulated from market turbulence, with concerns focused more on appearances than affordability. Strong personalization demand, Black Badge sales and continued interest in the Cullinan are supporting the luxury brand.
Democratic control of Congress threatens crypto’s preferred legislative agenda and could bring investigations into Trump’s digital asset dealings, even as existing stablecoin law and ongoing regulatory work preserve important industry gains.
Anthropic is pursuing a massive Nasdaq debut as voters reject data center projects, technology shares weaken and public trust deteriorates, exposing the AI company’s valuation and $895.4 billion infrastructure commitment to extraordinary scrutiny.
US employers added 165,000 jobs in October as unemployment slipped to 4.1% and wages beat forecasts, strengthening the case for another Federal Reserve rate increase when policymakers meet in December.
Bitcoin sank 5% below $76,000 as a stock market retreat crushed post election momentum, erased $370 billion from global crypto value, and renewed concerns about leverage, the Binance hack, and Washington’s stalled Clarity Act.
Historical election data point toward strong S&P 500 gains after midterms, particularly under divided government, but Federal Reserve policy, corporate earnings, AI momentum, bond yields, and geopolitical risks may ultimately determine where stocks go next.
Palantir’s revenue nearly doubled and crossed $2 billion, but shares fell 5% as analysts questioned a sharp slowdown in U.S. commercial contract growth and watched whether shorter agreements can become longer commitments.
CrowdStrike announced agreements to buy Fiddler AI and Dreadnode for a combined $495 million while unveiling an AI Kill Switch that gives security teams power to terminate agents, block their relaunch, and revoke enterprise network access.
Disney may eliminate thousands of additional jobs as some managers pursue 20% in annual savings, while Chief Executive Officer Josh D'Amaro plans to reinvest part of the reductions in programming, technology, theme parks and cruise operations.
Jersey Mike's CEO Charlie Morrison says the battered shares are undervalued as the chain leans on comparable sales growth, a $100 million buyback, expanding catering demand and potential later hours to recover from its post IPO market slump.