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Midterm elections 2026: all the news

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The 2026 midterm elections will determine the scope of President Donald Trump’s power in his final two years in office, and signal what voters care about going into the 2028 presidential election. While this year’s races are expected to be most broadly defined by affordability issues, there are several topics impacting the tech industry that […]

Soybeans Face Tuesday Losses, Fading More Export Business

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Soybeans closed the Tuesday session with contracts down 1 ¾ to 9 ¼ cents across the board, as traders were taking more money off the table on election day. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 1 1/4 cents at $11.49 1/2. Soymeal futures were down $1.60 to...

Democrats Take Control of Congress in Midterm Landslide

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Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in a midterm election landslide that amounted to a rejection of President Donald Trump following widespread voter discontent with the economy and the war in Iran. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall takes a closer look at the night's big races. (Source: Bloomberg)

2026 Midterm Elections: What Democrats’ Wins in Congress Mean for Trump

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In the first two years of his second term, President Donald Trump has benefited from his Republican Party holding majorities in both chambers of Congress. Republican control of the White House and Congress allowed the party to pass a sweeping tax-cut measure in 2025. With party faithful running congressional committees, Trump and his administration have largely been insulated from tough scrutiny from such bodies.

Stocks Finished Mostly Higher on Chipmaker Strength

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up +0.36% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.68%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) rose +0.36%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...