Historical Stock Market News Stories

Surprise Inflation Hits S&P 500; Tech Stocks Slip!

Unexpected January inflation data pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower as investors pushed out Fed easing hopes. Tech names tied to AI—including Nvidia and Block—saw volatility while Dell and Paramount Skydance produced sharp, company-specific gains. The move reshapes near-term rate expectations and highlights divergence between macro-driven index declines and stock-specific winners.

Nvidia Earnings Spur Semiconductor Sell-Off Today.

Nvidia beat quarterly estimates and issued strong guidance, yet its shares fell — triggering a broad semiconductor decline that pulled the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower while the Dow Jones eked out a gain. Investors are parsing hyperscaler spending signals and valuation risks for AI-related chips.

Tech Surge Boosts Nasdaq; Nvidia Earnings Loom Now

A tech-led rally pushed the Nasdaq higher as investors positioned ahead of Nvidia's earnings. Strong corporate beats from Axon and Trex contrasted with steep losses at Energy Recovery and a CME trading disruption, creating selective sector momentum across the S&P 500 and Dow.

AI-Fueled Rally Boosts Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Today!

A strong AI-driven rebound pushed the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher in the last 24 hours, led by semiconductor and software winners. Key catalysts include AMD’s GPU supply deal with Meta and a string of AI partnerships; elevated single-stock dispersion and a historic outperformance of the equal-weighted S&P 500 underline how leadership is broadening beyond mega-cap tech.

Dow Falls 822 on Tariff Hike and AI Job Fears Now.

The Dow plunged 822 points after a presidential tariff increase and renewed AI-driven job concerns reversed an earlier Supreme Court–sparked rally. Weak Q4 GDP and sticky inflation reinforced the risk-off move while gold surged as investors sought safety.

S&P 500 Gains, Nvidia in Focus After Tariff Ruling!

Following a Supreme Court decision that curtailed parts of the administration's emergency tariff authority and a swift policy response, the S&P 500 and major U.S. indices rose. Investors rotated into defensive names like Procter & Gamble while tech sentiment hinged on Nvidia's upcoming earnings. Micron's massive U.S. investment plans and turbulence in private-credit names such as Blackstone added texture to market moves.

SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Boosts Tech, Transport Stocks

A 6–3 Supreme Court decision limiting emergency tariff powers and the White House’s follow-up 10% tariff announcement sent ripples through the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq—lifting transport, retail and big-tech names while amplifying sector-specific volatility.

Tariff Ruling Lifts S&P; Private-Credit Jitters Up

A Supreme Court decision overturning emergency tariff powers sparked a relief rally in import-sensitive names, while private-credit liquidity strains at Blue Owl and rising U.S.–Iran tensions pushed energy higher and trimmed gains in tech. Major indices showed modest moves as investors recalibrated risk.

Oil Surge, Geopolitics Push S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Shock

On Feb. 19, 2026 U.S. benchmarks slipped as U.S.–Iran tensions sent oil sharply higher and reignited inflation worries. Deere surged after strong results, DoorDash jumped on revenue strength, and Walmart dipped despite a modest beat. A pending Supreme Court tariff decision adds a near-term volatility risk.

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.