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The Market Ear

February 13, 2026

Bounce or Breakdown

Market ReportEquitiesInformation Technology

The report highlights that the SPX and NASDAQ are testing critical support levels near their 200-day moving averages after breaking below the 100-day MA. Significant tech themes including Semiconductors, the MAG index, and Software are also at key technical inflection points.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Major US indices like the S&P 500 and NASDAQ are currently trapped in ranges and testing critical support levels at their 200-day moving averages.
  • 2.The Magnificient 7 (MAG Index) is at a 'line in the sand' at 25k, with its 100-day moving average starting to slope negatively.
  • 3.The Software sector (IGV) and Semiconductor sector (SOX) are at technical inflection points, with IGV back at major support.

Table of Contents

  • Still stuck
  • NASDAQ
  • Russell
  • Sexy SOX
  • Must hold in MAG
  • AIQ
  • Software

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Securities

SPXNasdaqRussellSOXMAG IndexAIQIGV

Themes

Technical Analysis Support and ResistanceMean Reversion and RangesArtificial Intelligence and Software Momentum

Regions

North AmericaUnited States