Wall Street Rallies Ahead of Nvidia Earnings: AI Optimism and Retail Resilience Drive Afternoon Gains

U.S. equity markets are showing significant strength during Wednesday afternoon trading as investors pivot their attention toward the most anticipated earnings report of the season. Sentiment has shifted to a decidedly "risk-on" stance as the market digests the aftermath of President Trump’s State of the Union address and prepares for the fiscal results from the world’s leading artificial intelligence bellwether.Major Indexes and Afternoon PerformanceAs of mid-afternoon on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, th ...