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Recent 2026 midterm polling shows Democrats leading Republicans by 11 points. The report notes House Speaker Mike Johnson met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk amid speculation Musk may commit over $100 milli…
Major corporations, including META and PLTR, are hedging against a potential shift in congressional power by courting Democrats and preparing for possible investigations due to their past ties with T…
Fundstrat's Tom Lee reaffirmed his S&P 500 8,000 target by August-end, citing rising 2027 earnings estimates, but warned of a possible 10% pullback due to margin debt, Fed policy uncertainty, midterm…
CIBC energy trader Rebecca Babin says gas prices unlikely to fall much before midterms; Middle East tensions push oil higher but China's demand position caps prices below $100/barrel.
Article predicts gold prices could rebound to record highs above $5,000/oz due to Fed rate hikes, Iran-U.S. tensions, and midterm election uncertainty threatening stock market stability, making gold …
Trump weighs extending Jones Act waiver to ease gas prices ahead of midterms while pressuring Exxon and Chevron over profits, though prior waiver had minimal price impact and faces bipartisan opposit…
Kevin O'Leary highlights strong corporate earnings and market gains but warns persistent inflation and high energy costs are hurting consumers, suggesting lower oil prices could influence 2026 midter…
Article discusses historical August-September seasonal weakness for S&P 500, especially in midterm election years, suggesting a possible 5-15% pullback is likely but not a signal of a lasting bear ma…
Rising oil prices and potential Fed rate hikes, plus midterm election jitters, could trigger a stock market correction. Historically, however, buying dips in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq has led to strong …