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Timeline

  1. Third Session & Oil Spike

    Dow and S&P 500 secure 3rd gain; Crude oil jumps 4.5% to lead market performance.

  2. Mixed Close

    Dow ends flat while Nasdaq and S&P 500 secure marginal gains at the bell.

  3. Commodity Retreat

    Gold prices breach the $5,000 support level, triggering sell-offs in silver.

  4. Intraday Lows

    Tech-heavy indices hit their session lows, dropping as much as 1.5%.

  5. Market Open

    Equities open lower as AI-related skepticism triggers a selloff in major tech names.

  6. Futures Dip

    Stock futures show downward pressure amid anticipation of key economic data.

  7. Market Close

    Major indices finish with modest gains as tech shares complete a full recovery.

  8. Sector Rotation

    Financial stocks and cruise lines begin to rally, providing a floor for the S&P 500.

  9. Second Session Gains

    Indices maintain momentum as AI-related sell-offs slow down.

  10. Market Holiday

    U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day.

  11. Rally Begins

    Markets start recovery after a period of high volatility in the tech sector.

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Markets Neutral

Global Markets Braced for Volatility as 'Tariff Chaos' Resurfaces

A resurgence of trade-related uncertainty has triggered a 'tariff chaos' narrative across global markets, pressuring multinational equities and complicating the inflation outlook. Investors are pivoting toward defensive positions as the prospect of new trade barriers threatens to disrupt established supply chains.

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Markets Neutral

US Markets Retreat as AI Volatility and Rising Oil Prices Weigh on Sentiment

US equities faced downward pressure as investors grappled with a dual threat of cooling enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and a surge in energy costs. The combination of sector-specific valuation concerns and macroeconomic inflationary signals from the oil market triggered a broad-based retreat across major indices.

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Markets Neutral

Wall Street Navigates Mixed Open as Investors Weigh Earnings and Macro Data

U.S. equity markets showed divergent performance at Tuesday's opening bell, with blue-chip stocks finding support while the tech-heavy Nasdaq faced pressure. The mixed start reflects a cautious atmosphere as market participants digest the latest round of corporate earnings and anticipate upcoming economic indicators.

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Markets Neutral

Tech Rebound and Financial Strength Lift Wall Street Amid AI Volatility

U.S. equities staged a late-session recovery on Tuesday as technology shares bounced back from early losses triggered by AI-related concerns. Supported by a robust financial sector and speculative interest in cruise lines, the Dow and S&P 500 managed modest gains while investors weighed upcoming inflation data.

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Markets Bearish

US Markets Retreat as Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil Price Surge

US equity markets experienced a broad sell-off on February 19, 2026, as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran sent crude oil prices higher. Investors are pivoting toward defensive postures as the threat of a regional conflict in the Middle East raises concerns over global energy supply chains and inflationary pressures.

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Markets Bearish

Geopolitical Tensions in Iran Drive Oil Surge, Pressuring US Equities

US stock indices retreated on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran pushed oil prices higher for a second consecutive session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 200 points, reflecting investor anxiety over potential energy supply disruptions and their inflationary impact.

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Markets Bullish

Wall Street Extends Rally as AI Volatility Subsides and Crude Oil Surges

The Dow and S&P 500 secured their third consecutive session of gains on February 18, 2026, as a recovery in the artificial intelligence sector and a 4.5% spike in crude oil prices drove broad market optimism. While the Nasdaq led the tech rebound, the surge in energy costs introduced new variables for inflation-wary investors.

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Markets Bullish

Wall Street Rallies for Third Day as AI Fears Fade and Fed Minutes Land

U.S. equities extended their winning streak on Wednesday, with the Dow and S&P 500 marking three consecutive days of gains while the Nasdaq surged. Investors demonstrated renewed confidence in the artificial intelligence sector and digested the latest policy signals from the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes.

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Markets Neutral

U.S. Markets Mixed in Shortened Week as Gold Slips Below $5,000 Threshold

U.S. equity markets opened a holiday-shortened week with a cautious tone, as the Dow Jones remained flat while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted modest gains. Investors are pivoting toward upcoming economic data releases following a period of volatility, while the commodities sector saw a significant retreat with gold falling below the $5,000 mark.

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Markets Bullish

US Futures Edge Higher as Markets Await FOMC Minutes and Tech Earnings

Wall Street futures are showing modest gains as investors prepare for the release of the Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes. While tech stocks lead the advance amid subsiding AI-related concerns, traders remain focused on the central bank's interest rate trajectory and a fresh batch of corporate earnings.

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