Stock Market Update
19-Feb-26 12:35 ET
Oil prices continue to climb
Dow -275.20
at 49386.35,
Nasdaq -76.89
at 22676.76,
S&P -26.14
at 6855.16
[BRIEFING.COM] The major averages remain little changed from previous levels shortly after midday.
The energy sector (+1.0%) is still the top mover today, extending its year-to-date gain to 23.2%. The S&P 500 is up just 0.2% over that same time period.
Nine components have hit fresh 52-week highs today as the price of oil climbs amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Crude oil is currently up $1.48 (+2.3%) to $66.52 per barrel, its highest level since early August. Occidental Petro (OXY 51.26, +4.15, +8.81%) is the best performer in the sector, rallying to its highest level since late February 2025. The company beat Q4 expectations and increased its dividend by 8%.
