Dow Rallies Amid Blue Wave, Frontier Airlines Warns of Scam and More of Today’s Top Money News
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Hello, folks! We’re back again with a daily rundown of some of the top financial stories out there. And yes, it includes news about the midterm elections. The spam texts and political ads may die down a bit now, but the news marches on.
The Big Lead: Dow Futures Surge After Democrats Win Congress — What Investors Should Know
The historic Democratic Blue Wave that swept across the country during Tuesday night’s midterm elections also brought a rising tide to the stock markets, at least for now. Dow futures soared more than 800 points early Wednesday — it’s now up to 1,500 — while Nasdaq futures rebounded following an initial selloff. Here’s a look at what’s driving the rally and what investors should know.
Security Spotlight: Frontier Airlines
If you receive an email from Frontier Airlines informing you of a billing adjustment or a refund, exercise extreme caution — because it’s likely a scam. The airline sent out a legit Phishing Awareness email earlier this week calling attention to this active email phishing campaign targeting its customers. So be on the lookout, and read the full story here.
Bribery Fail: Democrats Won the Midterms — Will Trump’s $5,000 Checks Still Happen?
“I don’t think we’re going to get our $5,000 checks.”
That’s how Fox News host Jesse Watters characterized the “Blue Wave” of historic Democrat wins that swept through the 2026 midterm elections on November 3. Watters was referring to President Trump’s promise of a $5,000 payment to all American adults if Republicans held onto both chambers of Congress in the election. They did not. Get the full scoop here.
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