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US stocks mixed on election day as AI costs weigh on market

S&P 500 edges up 0.3% while tech stocks diverge ahead of midterm elections and amid concerns about AI sector expansion costs.

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What to know

  • AI-related stocks rebounded Tuesday with Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD posting solid gains, while concerns about AI sector expansion costs continue to rattle the broader market.
  • Apple fell despite beating earnings expectations because elevated memory chip prices—driven by AI data center demand—are cutting into its profit margins.
  • Election uncertainty and potential Democratic push for AI regulations weigh on sentiment, though historical data and Trump's veto power may limit policy risk.
  • Strong job market signals and record S&P 500 performance last month support expectations for continued earnings growth, though inflation and high interest rates remain headwinds.

“The U.S. stock market is drifting in mixed trading on Tuesday, with Apple falling but other Big Tech stocks picking up the slack following their own big swings.”

AP · Philadelphia Inquirer ↗

Brock Weimer Analyst at Edward JonesPrahlad Singh CEO, Revvity

US stocks mixed on election day as AI costs weigh on market
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    Job market strength lifts Treasury yields

    A stronger-than-expected jobs report showing increased employer job postings in late September pushed the 10-year Treasury yield from 4.91% to 4.96%.

    1. 6 outlets U.S. futures in a holding pattern ahead of midterm elections though oil rebounds after U.S. attacks Iran

      first by CP24, 8d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, MySA, Mercury News, Baltimore Sun, Orlando Sentinel

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    Election uncertainty and AI regulation concerns weigh on sentiment — Some Wall Street observers worry a Democratic sweep of Congress could trigger regulations restricting AI development, though Trump's veto power and historical preference for split government control may limit transformative policy risk. Historically, the S&P 500 has posted positive returns in the six months following every midterm election since 1970.

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    Palantir reports record commercial revenue but stock falls — Palantir Technologies declined 4.6% despite exceeding profit expectations. The software company disclosed that U.S. commercial revenue surged 148% year-over-year and now exceeds government revenue for the first time.

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    Apple falls as AI boom drives up chip costs — Apple stock dropped 1.8% despite reporting stronger-than-expected profit and revenue for the latest quarter. The company cited elevated memory chip costs driven by AI data center construction demand, reducing expected profit margins in the final quarter of the year.

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    S&P 500 rises modestly despite mixed trading — The S&P 500 added 0.3% with more declines than advances within the index. The Dow Jones fell 286 points (0.6%) while Nasdaq composite gained 0.7%. AI-related stocks like Nvidia (+2.9%), Broadcom (+3.1%), and Advanced Micro Devices (+4.6%) led gains after volatile swings Monday.