Election day on the New York stock exchange: Nasdaq rose, Dow Jones declined

U.S. stocks closed mixed on midterm election day as investors awaited results that will determine the new political balance in Congress. The Nasdaq rose while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined, according to the report, which did not specify closing percentage moves. The split session reflects caution as traders positioned for potential gridlock or shifts in legislative control following the vote. Markets typically watch midterm outcomes for implications on fiscal policy, regulation and sector-specific risks. Next, investors will parse seat tallies and any contested races for signals on the policy path ahead.