• Wall Street initially rallied following Democrats' landslide midterm victory, supported by swift electoral clarity and Donald Trump's pledge to cooperate.
• Oil prices fell sharply following Trump's remarks that the Iran war was probably unhelpful; prospects for regional de-escalation remain uncertain.
• The election outcome could cool enthusiasm for AI, which is expected to contribute roughly one-third of US economic growth this year.
• A slowdown in AI could weaken economic growth and undermine stocks, given the sector's substantial contribution to market gains.
• US companies posted earnings growth above 25% for a third consecutive quarter in the third quarter, supporting prospects for fresh market records.

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