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Why the midterm elections are likely to become a strong tailwind for the stock market

Why the midterm elections are likely to become a strong tailwind for the stock market
MarketWatch Monday 19 October 2026, 21:00 UTC By Mark Hulbert 1 min read
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The six months subsequent to midterm elections have seen strong gains, historically

The six months subsequent to midterm elections have seen strong gains, historically
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