https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-jumps-1-000-points-on-democratic-sweep-of-congressContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-jumps-1-000-points-on-democratic-sweep-of-congresshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-jumps-1-000-points-on-democratic-sweep-of-congress#u188815Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:43:14 +0000US stocks surged Wednesday with the Dow Jones adding approximately 1,000 points after Democrats won both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. The rally reflected Wall Street's positive reaction to a projected divided government and reduced likelihood of sweeping policy changes from the Trump administration. S&P 500 and Nasdaq also gained ground as investors assessed implications for trade, Iran tensions and the president's agenda.Why it mattersThe Democratic sweep of Congress marks a significant shift in congressional control, ending Republican dominance in both the Hou