Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Stock futures rose as shares pegged to the artificial-intelligence boom gained ground.
Investors look for more clarity on tech shifts.
Global market sentiment lifted following a recovery in U.S. equities and President Trump’s relatively uneventful State of the Union address.
Stock indexes rose, led by the Nasdaq composite, while global benchmarks also gained. Several major Asian markets were closed for Lunar New Year holidays.
Stock futures were lower as a decline in big chip stocks suggested that AI jitters have further to run.
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