Markets Rally as Dow Gains 270+ Points; AI Optimism Returns Ahead of Nvidia Earnings

Midday trading on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, shows a resilient U.S. stock market attempting to claw back territory after a volatile start to the week. Investors are currently balancing a mix of better-than-expected economic data, massive corporate deals in the artificial intelligence sector, and the anticipation of high-stakes political and financial events scheduled for the next 24 hours.Midday Market PerformanceAs of midday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) is leading the charge, climbing 278.28 po ...