Investors see risk from US midterms to AI trade as data center backlash builds

Public opposition to data centers may jolt the AI trade as the US midterm elections approach, with a strong Democratic showing potentially hampering the buildout that has lifted stocks.
NEW YORK, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Public opposition to data centers may jolt the AI trade as the US midterm elections approach, with a strong Democratic showing potentially hampering the buildout that has lifted stocks. Sign up here. Public backlash is on... [4342 chars]
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- Thursday, 22 October 2026, 9:01 pm IST
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