US Democrats sweep midterms; AI stocks sell off on data-center expansion fears

Following a Democratic sweep of the US House and Senate in the 2026 midterms, investors are selling AI stocks, particularly in the Nasdaq, over concerns that Democratic control will hinder AI data-center expansion. The selloff reflects market pricing of potential regulatory or policy headwinds, though the exact policy path remains uncertain.

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