Tech Sector and AI Volatility in Focus as Wall Street Reopens After Holiday Break

U.S. equity markets are set to reopen this Tuesday morning, February 17th, 2026, following the Presidents' Day holiday. Investors are returning to their desks with a heavy focus on the technology sector and the evolving narrative surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). Premarket trading activity suggests a cautious but optimistic start to the week, with futures for the major indexes showing modest gains. S&P 500 (SPY) futures are up approximately 0.25%, while Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) futures have edged higher by ...