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US Stocks Jump at Open After Democrats Win Congress
The Dow gained about 1,022 points just after the opening bell, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each rose 1.3% following the Democratic midterm sweep.
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The Dow gained about 1,022 points just after the opening bell, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each rose 1.3% following the Democratic midterm sweep.
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