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Nasdaq 15 January 2026 - 25 February 2026

Wall Street climbs today as Nvidia earnings drive S&P 500, Nasdaq back to two-week highs

Wall Street climbs today as Nvidia earnings drive S&P 500, Nasdaq back to two-week highs

U.S. stocks advanced Wednesday, sending both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to their highest levels in two weeks, as megacap tech names rallied ahead of Nvidia’s earnings due out later. By 11:44 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 212.40 points, or 0.43%. The S&P 500 gained 46.01, or 0.67%, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 244.31 points, up 1.07%. Nvidia shares popped 2.2%, helping lift the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index to an all-time high. Options markets had been pointing to about a 5.6% swing in Nvidia post-earnings, reflecting bets on volatility. BNY’s Bob Savage described the setup simply: “focus on AI will continue” with the report.
25 February 2026
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QQQ tug-of-war: SEC filings show fresh buying and a bank cut as Nasdaq tests faster Nasdaq-100 entry

QQQ tug-of-war: SEC filings show fresh buying and a bank cut as Nasdaq tests faster Nasdaq-100 entry

Paradigm Capital Management LLC NV sharply boosted its exposure to Invesco’s QQQ ETF in the third quarter, bumping up its stake by 121.4% and ending up with 2,998 shares valued at nearly $1.8 million, according to a filing. That puts QQQ at about 1.8% of Paradigm’s portfolio, the disclosure shows.
9 February 2026
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US Stock Market Forecast 2026: AI Spending Shock Keeps S&P 500, Nasdaq on Edge Before Key Data

US Stock Market Forecast 2026: AI Spending Shock Keeps S&P 500, Nasdaq on Edge Before Key Data

U.S. stock index futures rose ahead of Friday’s open as traders tried to steady after a bruising week for tech, while Amazon sank in early trading on another jolt to the AI spending story. At 7 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis were up 0.57%, S&P 500 e-minis gained 0.66% and Nasdaq 100 e-minis rose 0.83%; Amazon slid 7.2% after flagging a more than 50% jump in capital spending this year. “Sentiment toward the Mag 7 complex has deteriorated sharply,” Pepperstone’s Chris Weston said, while Direxion’s Ryan Lee warned there was “little tolerance for capex without accompanying monetization.”
6 February 2026
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Dow Jones ends higher as tech rout drags Nasdaq; AMD dive keeps AI nerves raw

Dow Jones ends higher as tech rout drags Nasdaq; AMD dive keeps AI nerves raw

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 260.31 points, or 0.53%, closing at 49,501.30 on Wednesday. This rise came as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped, with investors shying away from expensive tech stocks and favoring safer sectors. The S&P 500 dropped 35.09 points, or 0.51%, to 6,882.72, while the Nasdaq slid 350.61 points, or 1.51%, to 22,904.58 after Advanced Micro Devices tumbled 17% following a disappointing revenue forecast. “The market is suddenly skeptical and concerned,” said Jed Ellerbroek, portfolio manager at Argent Capital. Meanwhile, Josh Chastant of GuideStone Funds cautioned that “legacy software” might become “a ripe target for AI.”
4 February 2026
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Stock market today: Wall Street futures slide on Trump Fed chair pick talk, Nasdaq hit by Microsoft fallout

Stock market today: Wall Street futures slide on Trump Fed chair pick talk, Nasdaq hit by Microsoft fallout

U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday after President Donald Trump said he had firmed up his choice to lead the Federal Reserve, with reports pointing to former Fed governor Kevin Warsh. At 04:51 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-mini futures — contracts that track the index — were down 1.04%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis fell 1.31% and Dow E-minis slid 0.93%; the Russell 2000 futures dropped 1.63%. “His experience and past attitude imply he's likely to hold the line if sharp inflationary pressures return,” said Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, as the CBOE volatility index rose to 18.85.
30 January 2026
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Tech stocks slide on Trump tariff threat: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet drop as Nasdaq futures signal a weak reopen

Tech stocks slide on Trump tariff threat: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet drop as Nasdaq futures signal a weak reopen

U.S. tech giants dipped in European trading Monday as Nasdaq 100 futures dropped, following President Donald Trump’s threat to impose more tariffs on European countries over Greenland. Wall Street remained closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Alphabet shares in Frankfurt slid 2.4%, with Nvidia and Microsoft both down 2.2%. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.25%.
19 January 2026
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Stock market today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and credit-card cap talk hit Wall Street

Stock market today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and credit-card cap talk hit Wall Street

U.S. stocks finished lower Wednesday, with the Nasdaq dropping 1% as tech shares tumbled and bank stocks weakened following mixed quarterly results. The S&P 500 slipped 0.53%, the Dow edged down 0.09%, while consumer staples and energy sectors gained ground. The Russell 2000 hit a record close. Traders are now pricing in at least two Federal Reserve rate cuts by year-end. “After a nice run, and so-so or mediocre earnings, you're seeing profit-taking and consolidation” in banks, said Michael O’Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading.
15 January 2026
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