Daily Market News: February 27, 2026

Last updated: February 27, 2026

📰 Today’s Market Headlines

• Markets News, Feb. 26, 2026: S&P 500, Nasdaq Drop After 2 Days of Big Gains as Tech Stocks Slide; Nvidia Shares Fall Despite Blowout Results

  The stock sank 17% in premarket trading Thursday after The Trade Desk issued weaker-than-expected fiscal 2026 first-quarter guidance. The Los Angeles-based firm sees current-quarter revenue of at least $678 million and adjusted EBITDA of about …

• Stock market news for Feb. 26, 2026

  So far in 2026, copper futures are higher by 6.4%. Copper miners have benefited. The $8 billion Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX), a portfolio of 41 stocks, has gained 12% in February alone, over 30% year to date and more than 140% in the past …

• Tech Sell-Off Drags S&P 500 and Nasdaq Lower Despite Nvidia’s Blowout Earnings – Market Updates

  The U.S. stock market experienced a volatile session on Thursday, February 26, 2026, as investors grappled with a classic "sell the news" reaction to blockbuster earnings from the world’s leading artificial intelligence chipmaker.

• Stock market today: Live updates

  The S&P 500 is on track for a 0.4% loss in February, while the Dow is on pace for a 1.2% advance. … Optimism about the six-month outlook for stocks fell for a fourth straight week, according to the latest weekly survey by the American Association …

• Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for February 26 – Bloomberg

  Wall Street traders lifted stocks away from session lows as oil erased its gain amid signs of progress in US nuclear talks with Iran. Chipmakers sank as Nvidia Corp.’s results failed to inspire investors seeking reassurances about artificial …

• Stock Market Today, Feb. 26: Nasdaq and S&P 500 Stumble on Fading Nvidia Optimism | The Motley Fool

  The megacap’s dominance is such that when it sneezes, tech-heavy markets catch a cold. The majority of stocks in the S&P 500 posted gains today, but that was outweighed by Nvidia’s significant drop. Investors’ growing uncertainty around AI is playing out in other areas, too. AI nerves mean they continue to rotate out of sectors providing services that could be replaced by automation. While some concerns are justified, these rolling selloffs could also present opportunities. Feb 26, 2026 •By Katie BrockmanWant a $2 Million Investment Portfolio While Barely Lifting a Finger?

• Stock Market Live February 26, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Flat as Markets Digest Nvidia Earnings – 24/7 Wall St.

  Yet, the market reaction wasn’t as great as expected. As noted by Seeking Alpha, “Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore… was ‘surprised’ by the muted reaction to the stock, given that the results were the ‘largest, cleanest beat and raise in the history of the semis industry.’”

• Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for February 27 – Bloomberg

  The MSCI Asia Pacific Index has gained about 7.1% this month, making it the best February performance since the inception of the index in 1998. Europe’s benchmark index has advanced 3.6%, primed for an eighth straight month of gains — the …

📊 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.