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Dow Soars 1,500 Points as Democrats Seize Congress, Triggering Sharp AI Sector Rotation
1 hour ago•Source: CBS News
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US stocks rallied Wednesday after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in a decisive midterm sweep. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped over 1,000 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also gained, as investors welcomed the clarity of a divided government that may curb fiscal stimulus. However, the shift triggered sector-specific volatility, particularly in AI and healthcare, with chip stocks falling and CVS Health announcing a major corporate split.