#DeepCreationCamp Here is a breakdown of the latest market pulse as of Thursday morning, February 26, 2026:
## US Markets: Tech Flexes Its Muscles
The major indices managed to shake off early-week "tariff jitters" and AI skepticism. The star of the session was the S&P 500, which posted its largest one-day gain in weeks.
S&P 500: Closed at 6,946.13 (+0.81%), inching back toward its late-January record highs.
Nasdaq Composite: Surged 1.26% to 23,152.08, completely erased Monday's losses.
Dow Jones: Gained 307 points (+0.63%) to finish at 49,482.15.
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