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Stocks rise as Democrats flip control of Congress

Headline from Hawaiitribune Herald

Stock markets gained Wednesday, as it became clear that Democrats were set to seize control of Congress in a resounding midterm election victory that surpassed the party’s most optimistic expectations.

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  1. Bloomberg

    Global Renewable Stocks Jump as Democrats Win Congress Control (opens Bloomberg)

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    Global renewable stocks rallied after the Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, an outcome seen supporting more favorable policy for the industry going forward.

  2. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Stocks tumble as Democrats are set to gain control of Congress (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Asian stock markets tumbled Wednesday as Democrats appeared poised to take control of Congress, raising concerns that greater scrutiny of the data center boom could derail a prolonged rally in the region’s technology stocks.

  3. Oil Price

    Renewables Stocks Soar as Democrats Sweep U.S. Congress (opens Oil Price)

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    Renewable energy stocks rallied in Asia and Europe on Wednesday as Tuesday’s mid-term elections in the United States resulted in a sweeping victory for the Democrats, who took control of both the House and Senate.

  4. Independent Journal Review

    US stocks surge after Republicans lose sole control of Washington (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    U.S. stocks rallied after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterms, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all rising. Solar stocks advanced, while investors flagged potential risks for Trump Media, AI companies and Elon Musk-linked businesses; analysts cautioned that corporate earnings and in…

  5. Bloomberg

    Chinese Renewables Stocks Extend Surge After Democratic Sweep (opens Bloomberg)

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    Chinese renewables stocks extended a dramatic rally after the Democratic sweep in the midterm elections was viewed as favorable for the industry even as US tariffs remain in place.

  6. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Stocks rise as Democrats flip control of Congress (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Stock markets gained Wednesday, as it became clear that Democrats were set to seize control of Congress in a resounding midterm election victory that surpassed the party’s most optimistic expectations.

  7. BizPac Review

    Chinese green energy stocks soar after democrats win Congress (opens BizPac Review)

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    Chinese solar and battery makers’ shares jumped Thursday on investor bets that Democrats’ new hold on Congress could mean more federal help for green energy. Democrats won […]

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