Tech Sector Stumbles as Nvidia’s Blowout Earnings Face Profit-Taking; Dow Gains on Defensive Rotation

Midday trading on Thursday, February 26th, 2026, presents a complex picture of a market grappling with the "sell-the-news" phenomenon. Despite a massive earnings beat from the world’s most influential semiconductor company, the broader technology sector is struggling to maintain momentum, leading to a sharp divergence between the major indexes. While blue-chip industrials are finding support, the high-growth engines of the Nasdaq are facing significant headwinds as investors recalibrate their expectations f ...