StocksMedium•5 November 2026•
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US Data Center and Power Stocks Slump Following Midterm Election Results
Key Facts
1Core Scientific shares fell 11.6% as a Democratic sweep in the midterm elections became apparent.
2AI infrastructure and power firms including GE Vernova, Constellation Energy, and Vistra slumped on fears of tougher regulation.
Core Scientific shares fell 11.6% as a Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections became apparent. Reuters reported that AI infrastructure and power firms, including GE Vernova, Constellation Energy, and Vistra, slumped as investors anticipate stricter regulatory oversight for energy-intensive data centers and technology infrastructure.
Core Scientific closed at $12.76 on November 4, 2026, while GE Vernova closed at $329.45 on the same date. Within the utilities and energy sector, Constellation Energy recorded a close of $245.72, and Vistra ended the November 4, 2026, session at $120.29, as markets reacted to the shifting political and regulatory landscape.