US Stocks Face Midterms and Earnings Test

Stock investors face a busy week ahead featuring US midterm elections, major corporate earnings from Apple and AMD, and the monthly jobs report. Markets remain sensitive following recent AI sector turbulence and Alphabet's disappointing quarterly results.

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Signs are pictured on a building wall ahead of the November 3rd US midterm elections in downtown Dallas, Texas, US, October 29, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Segar

United States midterm elections, a heavy corporate earnings slate, and the monthly jobs report will test investors next week following a 12% drop in ALPHABET INC-CL A shares.