Following a resounding Democratic victory in the 2026 midterm elections that flipped control of both the U.S. House and Senate, Wall Street woke up to a massive surge in major indexes, contrasted by a sharp sell-off in specific tech and billionaire-led equities.
While global markets initially fell as the first election results came in,
For the millions who cast their ballots in the US midterm elections, one issue ranked above all others: the economy.
So what does the Democrats’ stunning capture of both the US Senate and House of Representatives mean for the economy and economic policy, given that President Donald Trump still has two years of his term to go?
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Household incomes can vary widely across the US — and what counts as middle class does as well.
Massachusetts has the highest median household income in the US, while Mississippi has the lowest.
Households earning between two-thirds and double the median income are considered middle-class.
Donald Trump’s loss of control of the House of Representatives and the Senate has put the world economy on notice for an unpredictable final two years of his presidential term.
After Democrats swept aside his Republican party in the midterm elections, analysts said the prospect of a highly erratic lame-duck president would have significant implications for financial markets,
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What was once among America’s hottest stocks has now turned negative based on its five-year stock price. Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price is down 2%, while the S&P 500 is up 61%. One factor behind the slide was CEO Elon Musk’s role at the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), created in late 2024 by President Trump to cut waste from the federal government.
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I will start with the conclusion. The financial results for GreenBee (3913) for the second quarter (first half) of the fiscal year ending December 2026 are strong. The interim net profit for the first half is the highest since the company’s founding, and operating profit is approximately double that of the same period last year.
ARK bought 88,013 Shopify shares worth $12.5 million on a day SHOP fell 8.74% to $142.57 after its Q3 report.
ARK spread the purchase across ARKK, ARKW, and ARKF, partly reversing October sales of 304,766 shares made at higher prices.
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When starting asset formation through the NISA Tsumitate Investment Quota, some people may wonder, “Can I also buy individual stocks?” or “What is the difference between investment trusts and ETFs?”
In fact, you cannot purchase individual company stocks within the Tsumitate Investment Quota. The only eligible products are investment trusts and ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) that meet the criteria set by the Financial Services Agency.
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Recently, you may have heard in the news that the Bank of Japan has raised interest rates.
But what exactly is an interest rate?
And why does a rise in interest rates affect our daily lives?
In this article, we will briefly explain how interest rates work and their impact on our lives.
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Nationwide has launched an exclusive fixed-rate savings account offering a 5.3% interest rate,
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