Did Wall Street Lose Its Mind This Week?

<p>Wall Street delivered one of its wildest weeks in years. The Dow surged 1,569 points following the midterm elections, then collapsed 1,833 points as the Nasdaq entered correction territory and AI-related stocks suffered a historic liquidation. The week ended with another surprise: 165,000 new jobs, falling unemployment and stronger wages—good news for the economy that may keep interest rates higher. Jon Sanchez examines the election rally, the AI selloff, CoreWeave’s rising credit risk, special-purpose vehicles and the difference between a transformative technology and a profitable investment. He also provides a practical survival test for investors and retirees preparing for continued volatility.</p>