Tuesday, February 10, 2026

The US stock market closed with a bearish tone on February 10, 2026, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Indexes fell 0.33% and 0.60%, respectively. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.09%, notching its third consecutive record high. The market’s sentiment was dampened by disappointing holiday sales data, which triggered bets on a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve. This development weighed on financial stocks, which were among the worst performers of the day.

In terms of sector performance, utilities, real estate, and materials were the top gainers, rising 1.72%, 1.41%, and 1.37%, respectively. Technology, healthcare, and financials, on the other hand, lagged behind, falling 0.56%, 0.63%, and 0.73%, respectively. Notable individual stock movers included SPOT, DDOG, and SHOP, which surged 14.8%, 13.7%, and 7.5%, respectively. The market’s mixed performance was reflected in the headlines, with some reports highlighting gains in the Dow and others focusing on the decline in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.