Weekly report card

Biggest stories

1. Democrats Win House and Senate in US Midterms 37 publishers · 4 Nov
2. Democrats Win Blue Wave in US Midterms, Taking Control of Congress 36 publishers · 2 Nov
3. Cyberattacks Target Supermarket Fridges Across Europe and Beyond 28 publishers · 2 Nov
4. US Voters Reject Data Centers in Midterms, Fueling Democratic Blue Wave 26 publishers · 4 Nov
5. Publishers Drop Russell Brand Titles After Rape Conviction 24 publishers · 2 Nov
6. Tesla to Wind Down Cybertruck Production in 2027 for Cybercab 24 publishers · 6 Nov
7. Elon Musk’s $446m Midterm Spending Fails to Stop Democratic Sweep 24 publishers · 2 Nov
8. Trump Names Stephen Miller Chief of Staff, Replacing Susie Wiles 23 publishers · 5 Nov

Biggest swings

Markets on our stories whose odds covered the widest range during the week.

• Will the price of Bitcoin be above $78,000 on November 5? Between 2% and 98%
• Cindy Hyde-Smith Between 2% and 98% · On: Senate Democrats Spend $1.2 Million in Mississippi to Defeat Hyde-Smith
• Scott Colom Between 3% and 98% · On: Mississippi Senate Candidate Scott Colom Releases 'Sinners'-Themed Ad Ahead of Midterms
• Hinojosa, 6+ pts Between 3% and 98%
• Will Democrats win white voters in the midterms? Between 4% and 98%
• Mississippi Between 3% and 97% · On: Mississippi Senate Race Sees High Spending Amid Black Voter Focus
• Kanye West / Ye Between 3% and 97% · On: Kanye West Cancels St. Petersburg Concerts in Russia
• Nassau Between 3% and 97% · On: Hochul Holds Double-Digit Lead Over Blakeman in New York Governor Race

Close calls the market got right

• ✓Called itRepublican Party Favourite a day out: No at 94% · Result: No · 4 Nov 2026On: House GOP Braces for Leadership Battle If They Lose Majority
• ✓Called itKen Paxton Favourite a day out: No at 73% · Result: No · 4 Nov 2026On: Paxton's Wife Urges GOP Women to Vote Republican Despite Strain
• ✓Called itRepublican Party Favourite a day out: No at 75% · Result: No · 4 Nov 2026On: Senate Committee Advances Chris Klomp for HHS Deputy Secretary Role
• ✓Called itMike Rogers Favourite a day out: No at 80% · Result: No · 4 Nov 2026On: GOP Michigan Senate Candidate Rogers Calls for End to Trade War with Canada
• ✓Called itRepublicans sweep Favourite a day out: No at 93% · Result: No · 4 Nov 2026On: How to Watch Live 2026 Midterm Election Results on CBS News
• ✓Called itDemocratic Party Favourite a day out: Yes at 94% · Result: Yes · 4 Nov 2026On: Five DSA Candidates Elected to House in Historic Win for Movement
• ✓Called itDemocrats sweep Favourite a day out: Yes at 75% · Result: Yes · 4 Nov 2026On: Midterm Elections Bring Social Security Funding Crisis to Forefront
• ✓Called itDemocratic Party Favourite a day out: Yes at 76% · Result: Yes · 4 Nov 2026

Favourites that lost

• ✕MissedAny player to record 20+ rebounds in a game Favourite a day out: No at 100% · Result: Yes · 6 Nov 2026
• ✕MissedAbove 265 million Favourite a day out: No at 100% · Result: Yes · 5 Nov 2026On: Monster Beverage Tops Estimates on Global Energy Drink Demand
• ✕MissedAt least 12 Favourite a day out: No at 100% · Result: Yes · 5 Nov 2026
• ✕MissedAt least 13 Favourite a day out: No at 100% · Result: Yes · 5 Nov 2026
• ✕MissedFlorida Favourite a day out: No at 100% · Result: Yes · 4 Nov 2026
• ✕MissedArizona Favourite a day out: No at 100% · Result: Yes · 4 Nov 2026
• ✕MissedUConn Favourite a day out: No at 100% · Result: Yes · 4 Nov 2026
• ✕MissedDuke Favourite a day out: No at 100% · Result: Yes · 4 Nov 2026

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