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Dow plunges 1,200 points, shedding most of midterm results stock rally

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Zahn, M. (2026, November 5). Dow plunges 1,200 points, shedding most of midterm results stock rally. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/Business/dow-plunges-1200-points-shedding-midterm-results-stock/story?id=137880888

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On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by about 1,200 points, erasing most of the gains from the previous day when it had surged more than 1,500 points following midterm election results. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also declined significantly, with losses of 3.2% and 4.8%, respectively.

Written by AI on 2026-11-05, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On November 5, 2026, US stock markets plunged sharply following the previous day’s midterm election results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by about 1,200 points, reversing most gains from a prior surge of over 1,500 points. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index dropped by up to 5%, marking its worst performance in 18 months, amid growing fears that the AI industry will face increased regulation under new Democratic control. Shares in companies like SpaceX and semiconductor firms Intel and Nvidia also declined significantly; Intel's shares fell more than 18% over five days while Nvidia saw a drop of over 10%. This sell-off was exacerbated by midterm election outcomes where tech-critical candidates won key states with significant planned data center capacity, potentially impacting the AI buildout in those areas.

Written for “AI Stock Sell-off Plunges Markets” on 2026-11-06, grounded in this article and the 11 other(s) covering the same event.

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