Dow +0.1%, S&P Flat, Nasdaq -0.2% on Friday, 02-13-2026

U.S. stocks steadied on Friday, February 13, 2026, as inflation data eased and Treasury yields declined, offsetting concerns over AI-driven disruption. The S&P 500 rose 3.41 points, or 0.1%, to 6,836.17. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 48.95 points, or 0.1%, to 49,500.93. The Nasdaq Composite fell 50.48 points, or 0.2%, to 22,546.67. The Russell 2000 index rose 30.87 points, or 1.2%, to 2,646.70. Weekly gains were modest: S&P 500 -1.4% (-96.13 pts), Dow -1.2% (-614.74 pts), Nasdaq -2.1% (-484.54 pts), Russell 2000 -0.9% (-23.64 pts). Year-to-date performance: S&P 500 -0.1% (-9.33 pts), Dow +3% (+1,437.64 pts), Nasdaq -3% (-695.32 pts), Russell 2000 +6.6% (+164.79 pts).