Technology Stocks Drive Nasdaq To Record

U.S. stocks delivered a split performance on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, as the Nasdaq rose 0.7% to an all-time high of 16,794.87 while the Dow slipped 0.5% to 39,806.77. After-hours earnings from Palo Alto Networks and Zoom showed mixed corporate signals, and Norwegian Cruise Line raised its full-year profit forecast, lifting travel names. Investors await Nvidia’s Wednesday after-close earnings and the Fed minutes, which could set the tone for AI-driven technology stocks.