New York stocks ended slightly lower as counting began in the US midterm elections. Developments surrounding AI regulation are the market's focus. The Dow stood at $51,786.72 at the close, down 0.38% from the previous day.
Voting in the US midterm elections took place on the 3rd, and counting began on the 4th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended trading at $51,786.72, down $197.26 from the previous close, a modest decline. Apple's earnings outlook fell short of market expectations in some areas, and materials stocks also saw notable declines, while Microsoft and chipmaker Nvidia were bought, supporting the market.
The Dow opened at $51,932.63 on the 4th, down $51.35 from the previous day. Some aspects of Apple's earnings outlook fell short of market expectations, and its shares closed down 1.90% from the previous day. Depending on the election results, the impact on the Nikkei and the yen-dollar exchange rate was also on investors' minds.