Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2026-02-19 23:08Market Overview - US stock indices collectively declined, with the Dow Jones down 0.54%, Nasdaq down 0.31%, and S&P 500 down 0.28%. Major tech stocks mostly fell, including Apple, Netflix, and Intel, which dropped over 1% [4] - International oil prices surged, with WTI crude oil rising 2.49% to $66.67 per barrel, and Brent crude oil increasing 2.25% to $71.93 per barrel [5] - International precious metals futures generally rose, with COMEX gold futures up 0.12% to $5015.50 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures up 1.09% to $78.44 per ounce [6] - European stock indices mostly closed lower, with Germany's DAX down 0.93%, France's CAC40 unchanged, and the UK's FTSE 100 down 0.55% [7] Company News - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang announced that the upcoming GTC conference will unveil "unprecedented" new chips, indicating a competitive push in AI infrastructure [16] - Amazon surpassed Walmart to become the highest-grossing company globally, reporting sales of $717 billion for the fiscal year ending December 2025, compared to Walmart's $713.2 billion [21] - Nestlé announced plans to sell its high-end beverage and ice cream businesses, as part of a strategy to focus on four core business areas amid declining sales and profits [23] Industry Developments - The National Development Bank of China issued over 360 billion yuan in loans for highway infrastructure in 2025, marking a 10% increase year-on-year, supporting the country's comprehensive transportation network [17] - Zhongke Shuguang upgraded its SothisAI platform to integrate with major AI models, enhancing its enterprise AI capabilities [18] - An Indian university faced backlash for presenting a Chinese-made robotic dog as a self-developed product, highlighting the competitive landscape in robotics technology [20]