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Technology Stocks Rebound as AI Concerns Ease, Russell 2000 Outperforms with 1.2% Gain

Feb 18, 2026

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Technology Stocks Rebound as AI Concerns Ease, Russell 2000 Outperforms with 1.2% Gain

U.S. equity markets extended gains on Tuesday with the S&P 500 rising modestly and technology stocks rebounding sharply from recent AI-driven selloffs. The Russell 2000 small-cap index surged 1.2% while most megacap tech companies advanced, with Nvidia leading gains following the Meta chip deal announcement. Nearly 350 constituents of the S&P 500 posted positive returns as investor sentiment improved on solid economic data and easing concerns about AI infrastructure spending sustainability.

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