{
  "id": 18191756,
  "title": "Stock Market Today, Nov. 4: Dow Surges 3% in Biggest Post-Midterm Rally in 44 Years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/stock-market-today-nov-4-dow-surges-3-in-biggest-post-midterm-rally",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-04T21:50:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/coverage/stock-market-today/2026/11/04/stock-market-today-nov-4-dow-surges-3-in-biggest-post-midterm-rally-in-44-years/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 4, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced its largest post-midterm rally in 44 years, surging 3% to reach 53,356 points. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also saw gains of 1.59% and 1.44% respectively, climbing to 7,689 and 25,737 points. This surge came as election uncertainty subsided, granting businesses a more predictable operating environment. Gold prices rose 3.38% to $4,073.70, while the 10-year Treasury yield fell by approximately 6 basis points to 4.89%. Real Estate outperformed, rising 3.96%, while Energy and Technology showed modest growth. McDonald's (MCD) led blue-chip gains after strong quarterly earnings, and Alphabet's shares (GOOGL, GOOG) rallied amid market recovery. CVS Health (CVS) benefited from a planned retail spinoff, while Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) saw a significant drop of nearly 17% following the midterm results. Historically, the stock market tends to perform well after midterm elections due to clearer political landscapes and reduced chances of major policy changes. However, despite the election's outcome, investors face ongoing economic challenges such as lower energy prices, borrowing costs, persistent inflation, and uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve policy. While Wednesday's rally is positive, it's not a guarantee of sustained market growth, and investors must consider corporate earnings, economic growth, and market stability moving forward.",
  "summary": "Wall Street surged following the midterm elections, with the Dow posting its strongest post-election rally in decades as oil prices retreated and investors reassessed the market outlook.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}