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What to watch as polls close across the country
As Democratic control of Congress hangs in the balance as polls close this Election Day, here is what you need to know about the timing for closures and which competitive Read more
The stock market and midterms: What investors expect as U.S. voters go to the polls
Many investors are talking about the potential for Tuesday’s midterm congressional elections to spark a stock-market bounce, arguing that the potential for a divided government if Republicans take control of Read more
What bipartisanship could look like if Republicans take back the House in the midterm elections
Most House Republicans most likely to buck party leadership and side with Democrats are leaving Congress, raising questions about what bipartisanship will look like in the next Congress. A MarketWatch Read more
Midterm elections: Voters head to polls with control of House and Senate up for grabs
Americans who hadn’t voted early in the midterm elections were heading to the polls on Tuesday, as investors waited to see if this Election Day would end with Democrats losing Read more
Midterm elections: Voters head to polls with control of House and Senate up for grabs
Americans who hadn’t voted early in the midterm elections were heading to the polls on Tuesday, as investors waited to see if this Election Day would end with Democrats losing Read more
This Virginia race could tell us early on if Republicans are going to have a big night
If Republicans are on the crest of a “red wave” in the 2022 U.S. elections, a tight congressional race in Virginia could offer one of the earliest clues. Democratic Congresswoman Read more
The stock market could pop higher after midterms: Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson
A big night for Republicans on Tuesday could fuel a short-term pop for stocks and help keep alive what’s likely to be another bear-market rally, according to a Wall Street Read more
Opinion: Opinion: Why some think fascism is the greatest expression of democracy ever
Warnings that leaders like Donald Trump hold a dagger at the throat of democracy have evoked a sense of befuddlement among moderates. How can so many Republicans—voters, once reasonable-sounding officeholders and the Read more
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