If Democrats Sweep Midterms, Shorting AI Data Centers Is the Top Trade

A Motley Fool piece argues shorting AI data center stocks could be the top trade if Democrats sweep the midterms. Democrats are already pushing to curb data center construction, with New York Governor Hochul imposing a statewide ban for up to a year; Polymarket puts a Democratic sweep at 60%.

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