The S&P 500 Index is up 7.05 points or 0.10% today to 6843.22
--Largest one-day point and percentage gain since Monday, Feb. 9, 2026
--Up for two consecutive trading days
--Up 10.46 points or 0.15% over the last two trading days
--Largest two-day point and percentage gain since Monday, Feb. 9, 2026
--Off 1.94% from its record close of 6978.60 hit Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
--Up 18.34% from the Election Day close of 5782.76 on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
--Up 14.12% from the Inauguration Day close of 5996.66 on Monday, Jan 20, 2025
--Up 20.67% since tariffs were announced on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
--Today's closing value is the fifth lowest this year
--Off 1.94% from its 52-week high of 6978.60 hit Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
--Up 37.34% from its 52-week low of 4982.77 hit Tuesday, April 8, 2025
--Rose 11.64% from 52 weeks ago
--Off 1.94% from its 2026 closing high of 6978.60 hit Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
--Up 0.68% from its 2026 closing low of 6796.86 hit Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
--Month-to-date it is down 1.38%
--Year-to-date it is down 2.28 points or 0.03%
Data based on preliminary market closing values
Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
February 17, 2026 16:20 ET (21:20 GMT)
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