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A sharp broad-market selloff has focused attention on fears that the midterm results could bring tighter AI rules and slow data-center investment, weighing on technology and semiconductor stocks. Traders are debating whether the decline is an election-driven overreaction or a sign of a deeper correction, with many expressing bearishness while others see a buying opportunity.

IREN Ltd. is a vertically integrated data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond with renewable energy. It is strategically located in renewable-rich, fiber-connected regions across the US and Canada. IREN’s large-scale, grid-connected facilities are purpose-built for the next generation of power-dense computing applications. The company was founded by Daniel Roberts and William Roberts on November 6, 2018, and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

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IRENs quarterly results are driving attention, with traders weighing strong AI-cloud growth and a larger backlog against the delayed timeline for its contracted revenue ramp, rising debt and remaining data-center funding needs. Bulls call the operating progress encouraging and anticipate a short squeeze, while bears see execution and financing risksand question whether the upbeat reaction can last amid pressure on AI infrastructure stocks.

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QQQ is drawing attention after a sharp Nasdaq selloff, with traders linking pressure to fears that political pushback could slow AI data-center expansion and to broader doubts about the AI trades sustainability. The community is divided over whether election-related concerns drove the decline or amplified a broader correction, with some calling it an overreaction and buying the dip while others expect further losses.

Micron Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of innovative memory and storage solutions. It operates through the following segments: Cloud Memory Business Unit (CMBU), Core Data Center Business Unit (CDBU), Mobile and Client Business Unit (MCBU), and Automotive and Embedded Business Unit (AEBU). The CMBU segment focuses on memory solutions for large hyperscale cloud customers and High-Bandwidth Memory for all data center customers. The CDBU segment is involved in memory solutions for mid-tier cloud, enterprise, and OEM data center customers and storage solutions for all data center customers. The MCBU segment focuses on memory and storage solutions for the mobile and client segments. The AEBU segment is involved in memory and storage solutions for the automotive, industrial, and consumer segments. The company was founded by Ward D. Parkinson, Joseph Leon Parkinson, Dennis Wilson, and Doug Pitman on October 5, 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, ID.

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Micron is caught in a semiconductor and AI-stock selloff as traders fear tighter AI regulation and data-center restrictions could slow infrastructure spending and chip demand. The community is split between buyers citing Microns valuation and persistent memory demand, and bears warning that AI-growth expectations may be reset and the decline could continue.

NVIDIA Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets, and related multimedia software. It operates through the following segments: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics, virtual GPU, or vGPU, software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for infotainment systems, and Omniverse Enterprise software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment consists of Data Center accelerated computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet, NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements, Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms, NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software, and DGX Cloud software and services. The company was founded by Jen Hsun Huang, Chris A. Malachowsky, and Curtis R. Priem in April 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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A sharp semiconductor and AI-stock selloff is being tied to fears that election-driven data-center restrictions could slow AI infrastructure spending, alongside broader market de-leveraging. Some traders see an overreaction and are buying the dip, while others warn that AI spending and demand may not justify past expectations.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of optical communications products. Its products include optical devices, such as laser diodes, photodiodes, related modules and circuitry, and equipment for applications in fiber-to-the-home, cable television, point to point communications, and wireless. The company was founded by Chih Hsiang Lin on February 28, 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.

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AAOIs sharp selloff follows quarterly results that beat on revenue and adjusted earnings but included revenue guidance below expectations and a warning that U.S. capacity expansion will take longer than planned. Traders are split between near-term guidance and execution concerns and the longer-term AI-optics demand and hyperscaler agreement.

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A sharp semiconductor and broader tech selloff, fueled by AI and data-center investment concerns alongside election uncertainty, has hammered SOXL, with its 3x leverage amplifying the decline. Traders are split between calling it a buying opportunity or capitulation and warning that forced selling and leverage could drive further losses.

DraftKings, Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company, which engages in the provision of online sports betting, online casino, daily fantasy sports product offerings, DraftKings Marketplace, retail sportsbook, media, and other consumer product offerings. The company was founded by Jason D. Robins, Matthew Kalish, and Paul Liberman on December 31, 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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DraftKings Q3 results missed expectations and its FY26 guidance was cut, with increased investment in Predictions weighing on the outlook. Traders are largely criticizing management and questioning profitability, while some see the selloff as a buying opportunity and expect football-season results or Predictions growth to help.

IonQ, Inc. develops and manufactures quantum computers. The firm specializes in quantum computing and quantum information processing. The company was founded by Christopher Monroe and Jung Sang Kim in 2015 and is headquartered in College Park, MD.

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IonQs quarterly report beat expectations and raised its full-year revenue outlook, drawing attention despite a sharp share-price decline. Traders welcomed the growth and backlog, while others focused on dilution, cash burn, and whether acquisitions are driving durable revenue.

Innodata, Inc. is a data engineering company, which engages in providing artificial intelligence software platforms and management of its services. It operates through the following business segments: Digital Data Solutions (DDS), Synodex, and Agility. The DDS segment combines deep neural networks and human expertise in multiple domains to make unstructured information useable. The Synodex segment enables clients in the insurance and healthcare sectors to transform medical records into useable digital data and to apply technologies to the digital data to augment decision support. The Agility segment provides tools and related professional services that enable public relations and communications professionals to discover influencers, amplify messages, monitor coverage, and measure the impact of campaigns. The company was founded by Todd H. Solomon in 1988 and is headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Space stocks fell overnight as Democratic midterm gains heightened concerns about political scrutiny of Elon Musk’s businesses.</li><li>Influencer Alexandra Merz said greater congressional scrutiny could complicate a Tesla-SpaceX merger without automatically blocking it.</li><li>George Noble urged adding to his existing SpaceX and Tesla shorts, citing longstanding concerns about spending, cash burn and valuations.</li></ul>SpaceX (SPCX), AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) and Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares fell overnight as fears of political backlash against Elon Musk following Democratic midterm gains spilled into the broader space sector, raising fresh questions about a potential Tesla-SpaceX merger.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPCX">SPCX</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RKLB">RKLB</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ASTS">ASTS</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PL">Planet Labs (PL)</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RDW">Redwire (RDW)</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LUNR">Intuitive Machines (LUNR)</a> all fell between 2% and 6% overnight heading into Wednesday.Democrats won the Senate and are projected to take the House, raising the prospect of tougher scrutiny of Musk’s government dealings. The selling also swept the wider market: Nasdaq futures fell 0.4% and S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.3%, and Dow futures slipped 0.1% heading into Wednesday trade.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analyst Floats SpaceX Deal Possibility</h2>Satellite communications and spectrum consultant Tim Farrar raised the prospect of Musk shifting the spotlight from politics to business.“Will Musk/SpaceX announce some business deal tomorrow to change the focus away from politics?” he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/TMFAssociates/status/2117831552059240575">asked on X</a>. His doubts come after a recent note in which he speculated that SpaceX could pursue EchoStar’s remaining business through a share-based deal involving wireless assets and spectrum.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Musk’s Political Bet Comes Under Fire</h2>Meanwhile, Alexandra Merz, CEO of L&amp;F Investor Services, questioned Musk’s political spending: “First time I see Elon not making good on the money he invests.” Musk contributed $446 million during the 2026 midterm election cycle, mostly to Republican-aligned groups.Musk’s ties to Trump and his former role leading DOGE have raised the stakes, with Democrats threatening investigations into his government work and federal contracts. Lawmakers have also sought a probe into reported SpaceX communications restrictions in Ukraine.Trump recently signaled willingness to consider pre-emptive pardons for Musk and other allies, saying: “I would if I needed to, sure. I wouldn’t even think about it. I did it for J6.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Tesla-SpaceX Deal Faces A Tougher Path</h2>Merz said Democratic gains could bring more hearings, subpoenas and scrutiny of government contracts, complicating a Tesla-SpaceX merger without automatically blocking it. “Congress cannot simply veto a private merger,” she said. “It does not, by itself, put the merger off the table.”She identified shareholder approval, special-committee processes and regulatory reviews as the key hurdles. Both companies have formed committees to assess a merger. Merz pointed to committee progress, potential disclosures ahead of Tesla’s Dec.3 annual meeting and formal deal terms as the next developments to watch.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Noble Urges Bigger Shorts, Cardone Warns On Texas</h2>Veteran investor George Noble urged adding to his bearish bets on Musk’s companies.“Elon Musk is the biggest loser in the elections tonight. TIME to add to our profitable short positions in $SPCX and $TSLA,” he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/gnoble79/status/2117834314821890282">said on X</a>. “The speed of the coming collapse will be something to behold.”Last month, Noble called Tesla and SpaceX short calls at $485 and $145, respectively, pointing to cash burn, heavy spending and high valuations. He acknowledged then that Tesla had fallen since his call, while SpaceX had risen. “The election doesn’t solve the AI funding problem.”&nbsp;Cardone Capital founder and CEO Grant Cardone also&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/GrantCardone/status/2117796092448268485">flagged</a> political risks: “If talarico wins Texas it won’t be good for SpaceX or the AI bet.” Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton, ending Democrats’ statewide losing streak in Texas dating to 1994.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Morgan Stanley Sees SpaceX Cheaper Than S&amp;P 500</h2>On the other hand, Morgan Stanley offered a bullish counterpoint, as per a note shared by Tesla investor and influencer Sawyer Merritt. “On fiscal year 2028, $SPCX trades cheaper than the S&amp;P500. Interesting,” the firm&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/SawyerMerritt/status/2117722590110478489">said</a>.Using a $140 reference share price and projected 2028 adjusted earnings of $109 billion, the research firm put SpaceX at 17.6 times estimated earnings, just below the S&amp;P 500’s estimated 17.7 times multiple. He nearly doubled his 2027 revenue forecast to $175 billion and raised his 2028 revenue and operating-income estimates to $289 billion and $119 billion, respectively.“At the time of our initiation, we had expected SPCX to be FCF negative until 2035. Today, we forecast the company to achieve positive FCF by 2031 - a 4 year pull-forward FCF break-even,” Morgan Stanley said. Projected borrowing fell to $390 billion through 2031 from $670 billion through 2035, though the forecasts cover different periods.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Retail Traders Feel About Space Stocks?</h2>On Stocktwits, sentiment for SPCX, ASTS and RKLB was ‘bearish,’ with ‘low’ message activity across all three stocks.&nbsp;One user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/Skywulf/message/668098170">said</a>, “That’s why EM [Elon Musk] should have stayed out of politics, now you tie your share price to the political landscape.”Another user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/TheBullishTrade/message/668097461">said</a> that Musk’s critics in a Democratic-led Congress could favor funding and contracts for companies outside his business empire.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/TheBullishTrade/message/668097461</stembedurl>AST buys SpaceX launch services while competing in satellite-based mobile connectivity. Rocket Lab competes with SpaceX for launches and supplies spacecraft and components to government customers, giving the companies different exposure to Musk’s political risks.&nbsp;A separate user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/Moon_Seekr/message/668098451">urged</a> investors to hold their positions, citing historically strong market performance in the third year of a presidential term.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Moon_Seekr/message/668098451</stembedurl>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-gop-won-landslide-ballot-analyst-absolute-bloodbath-ai-stocks/cNGLGfqR9dD">Trump Claims GOP Would Have Won ‘Landslide’ With Him On Ballot — Analyst Sees ‘Absolute Bloodbath’ For AI Stocks&nbsp;</a>

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk (C) reacts after being awarded the National Medal of Science during on October 08, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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