Herc, BWX, Custom Truck One Rise as Tech and AI-Driven S&P 500 Rebound

Technology-driven buying lifted the S&P 500 for 2026 on February 06, 2026, as Bitcoin stabilized after a steep October decline and U.S. consumer sentiment improved. AI-related CAPEX benefits chipmakers; Nvidia and Broadcom advanced 7%+. The Dow crossed 50,000 for the first time on the day. Herc shares surged 18.3% YTD after a BofA downgrade to “underperform” from “buy” and a $140 price target cut, citing risks from the Hollywood writers and actors strike. The stock is 14% below its 52-week high of $209.39 and remains volatile with 42 moves exceeding 5% in the past year. Other stocks, including BWX and Custom Truck One, also posted gains as investors capitalize on broader market breadth and AI-related demand.