Market Summary - February 25, 2026
Index Performance
| Index | Up/Down | % Change | Last Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Industrials | 104.20 | 0.22% | 49,280 |
| S&P 500 | 32.63 | 0.48% | 6,922 |
| Nasdaq | 215.98 | 0.95% | 23,080 |
| Russell 2000 | 2.98 | 0.11% | 2,655 |
Market Overview
U.S. stocks are experiencing a strong start, buoyed by anticipation of key earnings results from the AI sector, particularly NVIDIA (NVDA), which is set to report after the market close. Technology shares are seeing a rebound, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up 1.8%, the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) up 2.5%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) up 1.9%. However, several S&P sectors are showing declines, including consumer staples, utilities, industrials, and materials.
There is no significant U.S. economic data impacting the markets today, and investors are processing President Trump's recent State of the Union address regarding market conditions. Precious metals are gaining, with silver, gold, and platinum seeing early increases, while Bitcoin has shown strength, rising over 4% to around $67,000.
Sector Movements
Sector Decliners
- Homebuilders
- Solar
- Oil & Gas
- Consumer Staples/Food
- Transports
Sector Gainers
- Financials
- Healthcare
Macro Indicators
| Indicator | Up/Down | Last Value |
|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude | -0.04 | 65.58 |
| Brent | -0.05 | 70.72 |
| Gold | 35.60 | 5,211.90 |
| EUR/USD | 0.0028 | 1.1799 |
| JPY/USD | 0.55 | 156.43 |
| 10-Year Note | 0.023 | 4.056% |
Stock Highlights
Top Gainers
- ACHC: +23% - Strong Q4 results and positive guidance.
- ALB: +7% - Boosted by news of Zimbabwe suspending mineral exports.
- AXON: +17% - Positive results and guidance, positioning as a disruptor.
- CAVA: +21% - Q4 results exceeded expectations.
- CRCL: +18% - Strong results driven by stablecoin circulation.
Top Laggards
- CWH: -21% - Decline after mixed results.
- DEO: -14% - Downgraded guidance and dividend cut.
- DRVN: -39% - Delay in financial results due to reporting errors.
- FSLR: -13% - Disappointing results and guidance.
- GDDY: -19% - Annual revenue forecast below expectations.
Conclusion
The market is showing resilience with technology stocks leading the charge ahead of significant earnings reports. However, caution is warranted as several sectors are underperforming, and upcoming economic data could influence market sentiment.