The stock market on February 18, 2026
February 18, 2026, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.56% to close at 6881.31. Of 3,475 US stocks that traded, 1,947 rose and 1,409 fell.
The S&P 500+0.56%closed at 6881.31
How big a move#11,475of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$112price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,947of 3,475; 1,409 fell
Biggest companyNvidiaby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Global Payments (GPN) | +16.5% |
| Jones Lang Lasalle Inc (JLL) | +9.6% |
| Bloom Energy Corp (BE) | +8.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Palo Alto Networks (PANW) | -6.8% |
| Mks Instruments Inc (MKSI) | -4.8% |
| Genuine Parts Company (GPC) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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