These Are the Best 5 Stocks To Buy If Republicans Hold the Senate After Midterms, According to ChatGPT
This election year has been interesting, because as of Oct. 26, Dems had a 64.6% chance of taking control of the Senate, according to the Election Betting Odds site operated by Maxim Lott and John Stossel.
But a lot depends on toss-up states like Texas, Ohio and Alaska — all of which have been GOP strongholds in recent years. If Republicans do end up holding the Senate after the midterms, investors will need to adjust their strategies accordingly.
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Which five stocks should you buy if the GOP retains control of the Senate? We asked ChatGPT and here are its recommendations, ranked in order.
1. Lockheed Martin (LMT)
Closing price on Oct. 26: $635.20 per share
YTD gain/loss (through Oct. 26): +33.71%
What could drive growth: Defense contracts, deliveries and a growing order backlog.
Main risk: High valuation, production delays and changes to defense budgets.
The aerospace and defense company, LMT, would benefit from continued U.S. military modernization, missile-defense investment and weapons procurement. Defense spending can receive bipartisan support, however, so this thesis isn't entirely dependent on Republicans retaining the Senate.
2. JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
Closing price on Oct. 26: $334.04
YTD gain/loss (through Oct. 26): +5.66%
What could drive growth: Loan activity, trading revenue, asset management and reduced regulatory burdens.
Main risk: Credit losses, interest-rate changes and a weaker economy.
A Republican-controlled Senate could help preserve a more business-friendly regulatory environment for big banks like JPMorgan. A lot depends on appointments and the broader congressional balance. JPMorgan also has diversified earnings from consumer banking, investment banking and asset management.
3. Exxon Mobil (XOM)
Closing price on Oct. 26: $184.54
YTD gain/loss (through Oct. 26): +56.43%
What could drive growth: Oil and gas prices, production efficiency and shareholder distributions.
Main risk: Falling crude prices, geopolitical changes and large capital expenditures.
Shares of the oil and gas giant, XOM, have soared so far in 2026 – along with oil and gas prices. A GOP-led Senate would likely support policies favoring domestic oil and gas development, LNG infrastructure and fewer regulatory restrictions. However, Exxon’s earnings depend far more directly on commodity prices than on election results alone.
4. Palantir Technologies (PLTR)
Closing price on Oct. 26: $198.84
YTD gain/loss (through Oct. 26): +11.86%
What could drive growth: Commercial AI adoption, government contracts and recurring software revenue.
Main risk: A premium valuation can make the stock vulnerable even when the business performs well.
Palantir provides data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) software to government agencies and businesses. Continued defense modernization and AI adoption could support demand regardless of which party controls the Senate.
5. Coinbase Global (COIN)
Closing price on Oct. 26: $159.60
YTD gain/loss (through Oct. 26): -29.42%
What could drive growth: Crypto trading activity, custody services, stablecoins and regulatory clarity.
Main risk: Sharp crypto-price declines, lower trading volumes and setbacks in legislation.
This crypto company has seen its shares slide pretty hard in 2026. However, a Senate that is more supportive of digital assets could improve the prospects for clearer crypto-market rules and institutional participation. This would potentially benefit Coinbase, but legislation and regulatory outcomes “remain uncertain.”
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