Wall Street indexes fall as private equity stocks and tech giants drag on the market

Wall Street indexes fell today following a selloff in private equity and tech giants. Investors are now awaiting critical inflation data due tomorrow, Friday.

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Major US USUS stock indexes fell on Thursday as a sell-off in private equity shares and weakness in large-cap technology stocks dampened investor sentiment. The primary catalyst for the decline was an announcement from Blue Owl Capital Inc. , which stated it would sell $1.4 billion in assets and freeze redemptions at one of its funds. The firm indicated these actions were taken to manage debt and return capital, yet the move sparked immediate concern across the financial sector.
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 18, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 18, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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