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Nasdaq falls at open after midterms-fueled surge as chip, data center stocks fall

By Thomson Reuters Nov 5, 2026 | 8:37 AM

Nov 5 (Reuters) – The Nasdaq opened lower on Thursday ​as losses ‌in chip and data center-related stocks weighed, while broader markets ‌were ​muted ⁠after a rally ⁠in the last session on the back of Democrats’ ​sweeping midterm election victory.

The ⁠Dow Jones ⁠Industrial Average rose ​330.63 points, or ​0.62%, at the open ‌to 53,686.75. The S&P 500 fell 12.86 points, ⁠or 0.17%, at the open to 7,675.76, ⁠while ‌the Nasdaq Composite ⁠dropped 198.95 ​points, ‌or 0.77%, to ​25,537.57 ⁠at the opening bell.

(Reporting by Shashwat Chauhan in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju ​Samuel)