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AI data center stocks and Musk's companies take hits as Democrats take control
Democrats taking control drove selloffs in AI data center stocks and Musk's companies.
Context
What happened: Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, with projections of 55 Senate seats and around 255 House seats, and the segment discussed possible negative effects on AI data center stocks and Elon Musk's companies.
Key numbers: Projections of 55 Senate seats and around 255 House seats. Dow futures up close to 1000 points.
Why it matters: The hosts said investors may be trepidatious about AI data center names, pointing to moves in some neo cloud stocks and Tesla, while Congress controlling the purse strings could mean more hearings and pressure on those companies.
Market: -5.4% today ($487.65), +118.2% YTD, 1.5x vol — as of 17:33 UTC
Verified: Q3_2026 (Nov 3) EPS $2.09 vs $1.94 est, +7.5% beat; next print ~Feb 2
Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h
What changed
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, with projections of 55 Senate seats and around 255 House seats, and the segment discussed possible negative effects on AI data center stocks and Elon Musk's companies.
Why it matters
The hosts said investors may be trepidatious about AI data center names, pointing to moves in some neo cloud stocks and Tesla, while Congress controlling the purse strings could mean more hearings and pressure on those companies.
Market: -5.4% today ($487.65), +118.2% YTD, 1.5x vol — as of 17:33 UTC
Verified: Q3_2026 (Nov 3) EPS $2.09 vs $1.94 est, +7.5% beat; next print ~Feb 2