A discussion hosted by Turney Duff with four panelists examines the sharp market selloff after the midterm election, noting that the post-election rally was lost in just six minutes and trillions of dollars have been wiped out. The panelists say the AI infrastructure buildout has not changed, but the range of possible outcomes has widened, leading many investors to become more defensive. They argue that market narratives tend to follow price action, and cite Google's announcement of a $15 billion data center investment in Malaysia as evidence that AI demand will continue. Spending in 2026 has been massive and is projected to reach the trillions next year, so they expect continued volatility while demand persists. They caution that stepping aside to time the market could leave investors with regrets over the long term.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $3.5T |
| Close on 11/04/2026 | 288.99 |
| Change that session | +3.20% |
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