Focus: US

Focus: US

Market Close: Tue, 24 February 2026

Daily Insights

US equities rebounded modestly as improved consumer confidence and a major AI chip deal between Meta and AMD lifted technology stocks from recent pressures. This came against a backdrop of Federal Reserve caution on interest rate cuts amid persistent inflation concerns.

The Nasdaq composite advanced following the announcement of Meta's substantial commitment to AMD's AI chips, supporting gains in software and services while broader indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones edged higher. Industrials and information technology sectors led the advance, contrasting with financials that continued to lag on a week-to-date basis, highlighting ongoing rotation away from rate-sensitive areas.

For investors, this uptick signals renewed optimism in AI-driven growth themes, potentially stabilizing tech-heavy benchmarks after prior selloffs, though elevated volatility and Fed restraint suggest limited upside without clearer inflation progress. On the signal front, Apple shows a Pending Medium-Term Reversal bullish setup, pointing to potential strength in megacap tech, while Amazon exhibits a Pending Medium-Term Reversal bearish indication amid mixed performances in the group. With upcoming earnings for names like Nvidia on the horizon, focus remains on whether corporate outlooks can sustain this momentum.

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Market News · AI-curated

Consumer Confidence Improved In February The Wall Street Journal ↗ Fed's Goolsbee calls for a hold on cuts as current rate of inflation is 'not good enough' CNBC ↗ Nvidia earnings report collides with Wall Street skepticism over AI spending CNBC ↗ Nasdaq Bounces Back After AMD-Meta Deal on AI Chips The Wall Street Journal ↗ Heard on the Street Recap: Meta Pivot The Wall Street Journal ↗

Market Movements

Market Snapshot

Equities

US Sector ETFs

Consumer Discretionary 117 +1.5% -0.6% Technology 140 +1.3% Industrials 177 -0.1% Utilities 47.2 +1.1% +1.9% Consumer Staples 89.7 +0.9% +2.1% Materials 53.4 Communication Services 116 +0.7% Financials 51.0 +0.5% -2.9% Real Estate 43.7 +0.3% +0.4% Energy 55.1 Health Care 158

Mag 7

Tesla 409 Apple 272 +2.2% +2.9% Amazon 209 +1.6% -0.7% Microsoft 389 -2.1% NVIDIA E 193 Meta 639 -2.5% Alphabet 311 -0.2% -1.3%
Close 1D WTD Russell 2000 2,652 +1.2% -0.4% Russell 1000 3,760 +0.8% -0.3% S&P 500 6,890 Dow Jones 49,174 -0.9%

Volatility

VIX 19.6 -7.0% +2.4%
Focus: Russell 1000

Top Gainers (1-Day)

Clarivate Plc +39.9% +32.8% Keysight Tec +23.1% +23.8% Westlake Corp +12.0% +10.3%

Top Losers (1-Day)

Whirlpool Corp -13.9% -15.2% Armstrong World E -9.6% -12.4% Agilon Health In -9.2% -10.0%

Sectors (Equal-Weighted)

Information Technology +1.8% -1.9% Industrials Materials Consumer Staples Financials Consumer Discretionary Communication Services -1.6% Utilities Real Estate +0.2% Health Care +0.1% Energy +0.0%
Qscore Advancing Qscore Declining E upcoming earnings

Disclaimer: These insights are generated using AI and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. The content may be incomplete or contain errors and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making financial choices.

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