Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq Open Higher Amid Easing Investor Concerns over AI; US Fed's Minutes Release in Focus

Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher amid easing investor concerns over AI; US Fed's minutes release in focus

Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq open higher during the stock market session on 18 February 2026 amid easing investor concerns over AI. The investors now are set to focus their attention on the upcoming US Fed's minutes release — Here's what you need to know.

Stock Market Today: Tech Stocks Rose For a Second Day, Nasdaq and Dow Gains

By William Collins, consultant in stock markets – Eurasia Business News, February 18, 2026. Article no 2030 Stock indexes rose Wednesday February 18, led by the Nasdaq composite. Notable risers included the chip designers Cadence and Synopsys, and the e-commerce companies DoorDash and Shopify. The tech-heavy index has had a rough stretch, falling for four sessions before eking out a small gain on Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose about 0.6–0.7%, adding …

Dow Jones & Nasdaq 100: Fed Minutes in Focus for US Futures

Asian stock markets trade mixed as US-Iran tensions weigh on sentiment, while the Nikkei 225 rallies on strong Japan trade data and a US-Japan deal.