The U.S. stock market ticked higher, led by its most influential stock, Nvidia
- By STAN CHOE – AP Business Writer
Trader William Lawrence works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in New York.
Richard Drew – AP
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market ticked higher on Wednesday, led by its most influential stock, Nvidia.
The S&P 500 rose 0.6% and pulled a bit closer to its all-time high set late last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 129 points, or 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.8%.
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