Daily Market News: February 20, 2026

Last updated: February 20, 2026

📰 Today’s Market Headlines

• Stock market news for Feb. 19, 2026

  With Thursday's move, the S&P 500 was up 0.2% for the year, while the 30-stock Dow was higher by more than 2%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq, however, is down more than 2% in 2026. Investors moved out of private credit stocks after private market and …

• Markets News, Feb. 19, 2026: S&P 500, Dow Snap Winning Streak as U.S.-Iran Tensions Drive Oil Prices to 6-Month High

  Markets News, Feb. 2, 2026: Stock Indexes End Sharply Higher to Begin February; Dow Adds 515 Points, S&P 500 Just Misses Record

• Stock market today: Live updates

  Newmont — The mining stock edged up 2% in extended trading. Newmont reported adjusted earnings of $2.52 per share, exceeding the StreetAccount consensus estimate of $2.04 per share.

• Stock Market Live February 19, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Slips on Walmart Outlook – 24/7 Wall St.

  We have to consider that Iran is one of the world’s leading suppliers, with its government making it clear that it will retaliate if the U.S. … Stock Market Live February 19, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Slips on Walmart Outlook

• Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for February 20 – Bloomberg

  Stocks rose as concerns over the impact of potential conflict in the Middle East eased, while traders awaited a slate of US economic data. Brent crude held near the highest level in six months.

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  Markets News, Feb. 5, 2026: Stocks End Sharply Lower for 3rd Straight Day as Risk-Off Sentiment Grips Markets; Dow Sheds 600 Points, Bitcoin Plunges

• Markets Retreat as Walmart’s Outlook Shadows Strong Jobs Data; Deere and Etsy Surge – Market Updates

  U.S. equity markets experienced a volatile session on Thursday, February 19th, 2026, as investors weighed surprisingly resilient labor market data against a cautious full-year outlook from the world’s largest retailer.

• Stock Market Today, Feb. 19: American Airlines Falls as Rising Fuel Costs Test 2026 Earnings Outlook | The Motley Fool

  Crude oil hovering near six-month highs pressured airline stocks Thursday, driving a broad selloff across the sector. This pressure comes as American Airlines targets $1.70 to $2.70 in adjusted earnings per share for fiscal 2026.

📊 What Analysts Are Watching

• Earnings reports from major tech companies
• Federal Reserve commentary on interest rates
• Economic data releases including jobs report
• Sector rotation between growth and value

💡 What This Means For Investors

Understanding the drivers behind daily market movements helps inform longer-term investment decisions. Focus on fundamentals while monitoring sentiment shifts. Key sectors to watch today include technology, energy, and healthcare.

Disclosure: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before investing.