Afternoon Alexa Flash Briefings of November 06 2026

Wall Street's post-election celebration has turned into a massive sell-off. The Dow plunged more than 1,800 points Thursday, while the Nasdaq dropped 5.5 percent, as investors dumped technology and artificial intelligence stocks. The sell-off wiped out Wednesday's post-election gains, with fears growing that Democrats' takeover of Congress could bring tougher restrictions on AI data centers. The dramatic reversal has investors questioning whether Wall Street's AI boom is running out of steam. Amazon is teaming up with Uber Eats to give Prime members another major perk. Starting Thursday, subscribers can order restaurant delivery directly through Amazon, with zero delivery fees on qualifying orders of $25 or more. Amazon is also offering $20 off each of the first two qualifying orders during a limited introductory promotion. The partnership replaces Amazon's previous Grubhub deal and intensifies the delivery battle with DoorDash. Wendy's is fighting to stay independent after rejecting a $1.4 billion takeover offer from billionaire investor Nelson Peltz and his partners. The fast food chain adopted a defensive strategy designed to prevent a hostile takeover as it struggles with falling sales and changing consumer habits. Wendy's is also shaking up its menu, improving ingredients and making breakfast optional at some restaurants. The company is betting those changes can bring customers back without selling the business. OpenAI is launching a campaign to win over communities increasingly frustrated with the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers. Following election victories by candidates critical of the projects, the company announced new transparency measures, including giving residents more information about construction, traffic, and noise. OpenAI also says it will stop using non-disclosure agreements with public officials during negotiations over future locations. The growing opposition could threaten the massive infrastructure expansion powering America's AI boom. Elon Musk's business empire is facing renewed pressure as Tesla and SpaceX shares extend their losses following the Democrats' midterm victories. Investors are weighing whether a shift in Washington could complicate the company's plans, particularly around AI infrastructure and potential corporate restructuring. The losses come as technology stocks broadly retreat over concerns about regulation and the future of the AI investment boom. The political shakeup is creating fresh uncertainty for two of Musk's most closely watched companies.