Dow soars 1,500 points for best day since April 2025 on clear-cut Democratic win, falling oil: Live updates
U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average soaring 1,519 points, or 2.9%, as of 2:06 p.m. Eastern time. The S&P 500 jumped 1.8%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.9%. Solar-power companies, dollar stores, and hospital owners led the market's gains as investors sorted out the impact of Republican losses in the midterm elections.
Brent crude oil prices fell below $100 per barrel for the first time in nearly a month, while Wall Street cautioned against overreacting to the election results. The election could have long-term implications for companies like Trump Media & Technology Group, which sank 16.6%, and Elon Musk's businesses, which lost value.
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