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Major U.S. indexes pulled back on February 26, 2026 after a strong two‑day tech and AI‑led rally. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow traded off recent highs as investors locked in profits and reassessed stretched valuations following big gains tied to artificial‑intelligence names such as Nvidia and Microsoft. (investopedia.com)

Nvidia’s post‑earnings reaction dominated sentiment: despite beating expectations with very strong data‑center and AI‑chip growth, its share price slipped as investors had already priced in exceptional results. That weighed on the broader semiconductor and growth complex and contributed to intraday volatility in the Nasdaq. (wsj.com)

AI‑adjacent software and infrastructure stocks continued to see outsized moves. Names leveraged to cloud, data, and AI workloads—such as Microsoft, Palantir, and Oracle—extended recent gains after upbeat analyst revisions and guidance, partially offsetting weakness in chips and helping keep the major averages from steeper declines. (home.saxo)

Macro background remained relatively benign: markets were still digesting earlier inflation and labor data, but the dominant driver was positioning around the AI trade rather than a new macro shock. Trader focus was on whether the pullback represented healthy consolidation or the start of a more prolonged correction after a very strong February. (investopedia.com)