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The stock market loves gridlock. But midterm elections won’t resolve two big money fights.

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Investors hoping for an Election Day lift face a looming government-spending showdown and growing opposition to AI data centers.

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MarketWatchThe stock market loves gridlock. But midterm elections won’t resolve two big money fights.
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