Historical Stock Market News Stories
Nvidia–Meta Deal Fuels Tech Rally; S&P, Nasdaq Up!
Nvidia’s long-term AI-chip agreement with Meta sparked gains across large-cap U.S. indices on Feb 18, 2026, lifting the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow amid encouraging earnings and stronger industrial production. Sector divergences—Palantir upgrades vs. Palo Alto’s weak guidance—and upcoming Fed minutes keep traders selective.
S&P, NASDAQ Rally as Nvidia, Paramount Drive Gains
S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow posted modest gains as AI leaders like Nvidia and Amazon recovered, while company-specific moves — Paramount’s M&A interest, General Mills’ profit cut and Elliott’s stake in Norwegian Cruise Line — drove notable sector swings.
Presidents Day: S&P, Dow, Nasdaq Futures Up Ahead.
With U.S. exchanges closed for Presidents Day, futures showed modest gains as investors digest a recent AI-driven sell-off that pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower and briefly knocked the Dow beneath a symbolic 50,000 level. Corporate earnings and upcoming economic reports will steer reopening trading.
CPI Cooldown Fuels Fed Hopes; Tech Earnings Jolts.
A cooler-than-expected CPI reading and big earnings beats produced divergent index moves: CPI eased to 2.4% YoY, Treasury yields tumbled, the Dow eked a small gain while the Nasdaq slipped, and select tech and crypto names rallied or plunged on guidance and results.
Nasdaq & S&P 500 Slide; Dow Falls Below 50k(Feb12)
A concentrated tech selloff and rising AI capex concerns pushed the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lower while the Dow dipped under 50,000 on Feb. 12. Investors rotated into defensive and cyclical sectors even as a large share of S&P 500 companies beat Q4 estimates.
CPI Cooling Spurs S&P, Dow Stabilize; Nasdaq Dips!
Cooling CPI and falling Treasury yields eased panic after an AI-driven sell-off—S&P held steady, the Dow posted modest gains, and the Nasdaq lagged as tech leadership showed mixed earnings and guidance. Notable moves included upside in Applied Materials and weakness in DraftKings and Norwegian Cruise Line, while investors reassess Fed rate timing.
AI Sell-Off Hits S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq: Rout Today
A sudden AI-driven sell-off wiped gains across major U.S. indexes—S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq—on February 12–13, 2026, as investors punished AI-sensitive names and rotated to defensive and infrastructure stocks ahead of key CPI data.
Dow Tops Record; S&P 500, Nasdaq Retreat; RetailQ4
Dow Jones reached a record high while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell after a flat December retail-sales report pushed Treasury yields down and accelerated expectations for Fed rate cuts. Company-specific earnings and guidance drove heavy stock moves: Hasbro beat estimates, Coca‑Cola lagged, S&P Global issued weak guidance, and Warner Bros. Discovery rose amid acquisition interest from Paramount.
Dow Hits Record as Tech Stocks Pull Back; Rotation
The Dow set an all-time closing high while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped as investors rotated from large-cap tech into industrials, consumer staples and other earnings-sensitive names. Weak retail sales and active earnings reports drove sector-specific moves and renewed speculation around Fed policy.
Dow Tops 50,135; S&P Near Highs Nasdaq Leads Rally
Dow closed above 50,000 as tech and AI stocks pushed the S&P and Nasdaq higher. Elevated fear indicators and significant corporate moves — from Oracle’s AI optimism to Transocean’s takeover — created a mixed but directionally strong session for major U.S. indexes.
Dow Tops 50,000; Nvidia + Broadcom Rally; Amazon!!
U.S. indexes climbed sharply as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time, led by a rotation into AI infrastructure names. Nvidia and Broadcom surged on optimism about AI spending, while Amazon fell after a cautious earnings outlook and a $200 billion AI capex plan plus job cuts.
Dow Tops 50,000; S&P & Nasdaq Rally on AI Bets Now
A concentrated tech- and AI-driven surge pushed the Dow past 50,000 intraday on Feb 6, 2026, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed more than 2%. Hardware-focused names — led by Nvidia and industrials such as Caterpillar — outperformed after big corporate AI capex announcements from Amazon and Alphabet. Futures showed a more muted reaction, signaling investor caution despite the headline gains.
Dow Tops 50,000; Nvidia, Caterpillar Lead Rally Up
The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time, driven by gains in AI-related tech and industrial stocks. Nvidia and Caterpillar were standout performers while Amazon and Stellantis faced sharp selling after major capital spending and restructuring announcements.
Tech Rout: Alphabet's $185B AI Spending Panics Now
A sharp three-day selloff centered on big-cap tech pushed the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow lower after Alphabet warned of massive AI capital expenditures and Qualcomm cut guidance. Investors are parsing cash-flow risks, chip demand signals and sector rotation toward defensives.
Tech Slide Drags S&P; Dow Up, AMD Posts Big Drop!!
Sizable tech losses pulled the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower while the Dow climbed; AMD plunged after an earnings reaction, Uber slipped, and defensive and AI-infrastructure names outperformed. Gold ticked higher and Treasury yields held steady amid mixed economic signals.
S&P, Nasdaq Fall; Palantir Rallies, PayPal Crashes
Major U.S. indexes dipped as AI-sector reallocation and mixed earnings drove volatility: Palantir surged after strong results while PayPal plunged on disappointment. Rising yields and defensive flows shaped trading across S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow.
S&P 500 Near Highs; Dow Jumps 515; Nasdaq Up Today
U.S. indexes rebounded Monday as stronger-than-expected manufacturing data and fading overnight volatility lifted risk appetite. The S&P 500 closed near recent peaks, the Dow surged about 515 points, and the Nasdaq climbed after early tech-led pressure. Treasury yields edged up and sector rotation favored defensives amid AI and crypto-driven swings.
Oracle Soars, Microsoft Tumbles: Tech Index Shifts
A dramatic 24-hour swing in big-cap tech reshaped index leadership — Oracle surged on a massive cloud backlog tied to AI contracts, while Microsoft plunged after cloud-growth and margin warnings. Nasdaq and S&P futures softened, and select chip and infrastructure names moved higher, signaling a rapid rotation within technology-related sectors.
S&P 500 Hits 7,000; AI Nvidia, Seagate Drive Rally
U.S. indexes hovered near record highs as the S&P 500 closed above 7,000, propelled by AI-centered gains in Nvidia and a 19% rally in Seagate. Fed rate pause, SpaceX IPO talk and wild swings in gold reshaped investor flows over the past 48 hours.
S&P 500 Dips After Warsh Nomination; Gold Falls...
Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination triggered a yield and dollar surge that pressured the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq. Gold and silver plunged while selective names—Sandisk, Verizon and Chevron—outperformed. This article summarizes the latest moves, drivers, and practical implications for investors.