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February 21, 2026

Here are 3 forces that drove the stock market during Wall Street’s comeback week

The stock market staged a comeback, even as Wall Street waded through a flurry of both upbeat and unsettling headlines.

Here are 3 forces that drove the stock market during Wall Street’s comeback week

TL;DR

  • The Nasdaq and S&P 500 ended the week higher, breaking recent losing streaks.
  • A Supreme Court ruling against President Trump's tariffs boosted consumer-facing companies.
  • Big tech stocks, including Meta, Nvidia, and Amazon, saw significant gains.
  • Concerns over private credit, stemming from Blue Owl Capital, caused volatility in the financial sector.
  • Bank stocks, such as Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, finished the week higher.
  • The article discusses the impact of tariffs on companies like Nike, Costco, and Procter & Gamble.
  • Meta announced plans to use Nvidia's chips, reinforcing AI demand.
  • Amazon's stock rose after a regulatory filing showed a significant position growth by Pershing Square.
  • Private asset managers like Ares Management and Blackstone were negatively affected by private credit concerns.
  • BlackRock's stock remained stable despite some private credit exposure.

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