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Nasdaq futures slide 0.7% as investors await critical GDP, inflation data and Walmart earnings.

Araverus Team|Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:28 PM

Araverus Team

Feb 16, 2026 · 6:28 PM

Economic Data · Nasdaq Futures · Stock Market · US Equity Markets

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U.S. equity futures are down as investors prepare for a busy week of economic data following the Presidents Day holiday, with Nasdaq futures specifically falling 0.7% amid ongoing concerns about AI spending and competition.

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