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The Wall Street experienced a noticeably nervous trading day on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with clear risk aversion prevailing by the end. The Dow Jones closed at 49,451.98 points, down 1.3%, the broader S&P 500 ended the day at 6,832.76 points with -1.6%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was particularly under pressure, falling to 22,597.15 points, or -2.0%. From the outset, it was apparent in the market that investors wanted to secure profits, especially in the tech sector. Several major technology and growth stocks were sold off,...