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- On February 18, 2026, the Nasdaq Composite rose about 0.8% to 22,750, while the S&P 500 gained 0.6% and the Dow Jones rose 0.3%.
- NVIDIA Corporation and Micron Technology, Inc. were notable contributors as investors absorbed Federal Reserve meeting minutes showing a divided stance on future rate changes.
- Gold rose to about $4,955 per ounce on strong demand from Asia, while silver climbed about 5% amid continued volatility.
