Tech Stocks Surge as Supreme Court Overturns Tariffs Despite Economic Growth Miss

The U.S. stock market experienced a day of significant volatility and divergent performance on Friday, February 20, 2026. Investors navigated a complex landscape defined by a landmark Supreme Court ruling on trade policy, a disappointing reading on economic growth, and mounting geopolitical tensions. While technology and growth-oriented sectors found a second wind, the broader market remained tethered by concerns over a cooling economy and sticky inflation.Market Index Performance RecapAs of the closing bel ...