How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 2/18/2026
Market Intelligence Analysis
AI-PoweredUS stock market indexes showed a mixed but generally positive performance on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite leading the gains, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average trailed behind.
Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 80% confidence.
Article Context
The U.S. stock market ticked higher, led by its most influential stock, Nvidia. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Wednesday after paring a gain that briefly reached 1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.8%.
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