NEW YORK, Feb 26 — The S&P 500 closed largely unchanged on Wednesday as investors awaited quarterly results from Nvidia, whose positive outlook could influence the artificial intelligence sector.
Stocks experienced a dip in afternoon trading as market participants absorbed the latest comments from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tariffs. Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports from the European Union. He also suggested that new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would be delayed until April 2, about a month later than previously expected.
Nvidia Boosts Investor Sentiment
After the market close, Nvidia’s shares rose by approximately 2% in volatile trading. The company’s strong forecast for first-quarter revenue, exceeding market expectations, helped support its stock price. During the regular session, Nvidia’s stock finished up 3.7%, while the semiconductor index rose 2.1%.
Market Overview
Dow Jones Industrial Average: Down 0.43%
S&P 500: Up 0.01%
Nasdaq: Up 0.26%
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