Stock Market News·2026-02-25 12:10Market Overview - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 370.44 points (+0.7590%) to reach 49,174.50, indicating a recovery from recent market volatility [1] - A significant rebound in the enterprise software sector was a primary driver of this market movement, alleviating investor concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence [1] - Dow Futures also showed positive movement, up 126.00 points (+0.2559%) to 49,362.00, reflecting a shift in trader sentiment [1] Key Company Performances - Salesforce (CRM) led the gains, rising by 3.41% to $185.42, with investor optimism surrounding its Agentforce platform and monetization of autonomous AI agents [2] - IBM (IBM) saw a 3.34% increase to $229.32, recovering from previous sector concerns [2] - Other technology companies contributing to the index's strength included Apple (AAPL), up 2.41% to $272.14, and Amazon (AMZN), up 1.91% to $208.56 [2] Sector Performance - The healthcare sector was a notable laggard, with UnitedHealth Group (UNH) declining by 3.10% to $273.95 due to challenges from a rising Medical Care Ratio (MCR) and disappointing Medicare Advantage enrollment figures for 2026 [3] - Other decliners in the healthcare sector included Travelers (TRV), down 0.79%, and McDonald's (MCD), down 0.35% [3] - Despite the healthcare sector's struggles, the Dow was supported by strong performances from Home Depot (HD), which rose by 2.05% to $384.48, and Caterpillar (CAT), up 1.59% [3]