In the Nifty500 pack, 12 stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on February 16, 2026, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend. Take a look:
US stocks: US market closes down sharply after Fed holds rates unchanged
Wall Street experienced a sharp decline as the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates. AI-related chip stocks also saw further losses ahead of key earnings reports.