Stocks Pause as Midterm Results Roll In

Voters cast their ballots, and now Wall Street pauses. Traders want to know who will hold power in Washington.

U.S. stock futures drift in early trade. Democrats won key races across the country, creating close battles for control of Congress.

Markets prefer clear outcomes. Investors study potential changes to taxes and business rules. Gridlock in Washington tends to help stocks because big policy shifts slow down.

Stick with your long-term goals as officials count the final votes. Political noise fades, but strong companies continue to grow.

Source: Fox Business