MARKET UPDATE | February 9, 2026
- James C. McGrath

- Feb 9
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 12

The S&P 500 index slipped 0.1% last week to close at 6,932.30, leaving its year-to-date gain at 1.3%. The slight decline reflected a mixed bag of corporate earnings, where disappointments from mega-cap growth companies weighed against strength in defensive sectors. Economic signals were similarly conflicted; while consumer sentiment reached its highest level since August, ADP private sector employment rose less than projected, leaving investors awaiting the delayed government jobs report.


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