US Stocks Rise as Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

U.S. stocks advanced on February 20, 2026, after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The S&P 500 gained 0.7% to close at 6,909.51, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.9% to 22,886.07. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.5%, finishing at 49,625.97, while the Russell 2000 dipped less than 0.1%. Treasury yields held steady as investors weighed the court's decision against Trump's pledge to pursue tariffs via other avenues and mixed economic data indicating slowing growth and faster inflation. For the week, the S&P 500 increased 1.1%.