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On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the major US stock indices declined significantly during trading. The Dow Jones ended the day around 49,395 points, a decrease of about 0.5% compared to the previous day. The broad-based S&P 500 fell about 0.3% to around 6,862 points, breaking a three-day winning streak, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite also dropped approximately 0.3%, closing at about 22,683 points. These results reflect a slight but noticeable pullback following recent upward phases. The market movement on Thursday was primarily influenced...