Big Tech Market Cap Jumps $750B Following US Midterm Elections
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The Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections fueled a $750 billion rally in Big Tech market capitalization. Investing.com reported that the surge followed clarity provided by the election results on November 3, 2026, which saw the Democratic Party taking control of the US Congress.
The technology sector experienced a massive relief rally as investors reacted to reduced policy uncertainties. This market optimism follows a series of economic data points, including the ISM Services PMI which reached 54.5 on November 4, 2026, and a 1.8% increase in Factory Orders reported on November 3, 2026.
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Update: Microsoft shares climbed to a new record high above $557 on November 4, 2026. The rally was driven by a 32% surge in the company's net income, supported by a 30% increase in cloud-related revenue.
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Update: Big Tech stocks showed divergent performance following the election results, with Microsoft rising 6.01% to $552.32 on November 4, 2026. Conversely, other sector leaders saw declines, as NVIDIA shares fell 2.19% and Tesla dropped 3.61% on the same date.