Philip Straehl of Morningstar Wealth discusses the historical trends suggesting that gridlock in D.C. is good for stocks and why the correlation holds up to expected trading action ahead. It's not a tide lifting all boats, however, with Philip pointing to a sweep from the Democratic party likely leading to a hinderance on the AI buildout. Health care is another sector he expects to see significant changes in the changing political landscape. At the end of the day, Philip tells investors to keep an eye on fundamentals to gauge long-term momentum.
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04 Nov 2026
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