Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The major US indices finished the day with modest losses, with the S&P 500 declining by 0.02%, the Nasdaq falling 0.18%, and the Dow shedding 0.14%. The market’s enthusiasm for the strong January jobs report, which exceeded expectations, seemed to wane as investors digested the data. Overall, the market’s sentiment was bearish, with a lack of clear direction and cautious trading prevailing.

In terms of sector performance, energy, consumer staples, and materials were the top gainers, with energy leading the way with a 2.67% increase. On the other hand, consumer discretionary, communication, and financials lagged behind, with financials suffering the largest decline at 1.43%. Among individual stocks, Shopify, IBM, and Coinbase all fell by more than 5%, while Vertiv and Karman Technologies were notable gainers. The market’s reaction to the jobs report and earnings announcements from various companies will be closely watched in the coming days.