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Original headline: A bigger-than-expected win for Democrats in the midterms could deliver ‘short-lived weakness’ for stocks, strategists say
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SPY
▼ Likely negativeSPDR S&P 500 ETF
Relevance: medium
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 765.22 |
| Change that session | +0.69% |
QQQ
▼ Likely negativeInvesco QQQ Trust
Relevance: low
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 712.11 |
| Change that session | +1.09% |
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