
Election Day on Wall Street: S&P 500 Faces the Midterm Test
The S&P 500 closed at 7,541.40 on election eve as a 1.1% rally evaporated. The year after midterms has averaged a 13.7% gain — but reaction day often stings.
James Whitfield8 min read
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