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U.S. equity futures advanced on Tuesday, with contracts tied to the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq-100 climbing approximately 0.5%, positioning all three benchmarks at or near record levels.
The move follows a modest pullback in the previous session and reflects renewed investor confidence driven by strong corporate earnings and easing concerns over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Investor sentiment stabilized after markets showed resilience despite renewed rhetoric from Donald Trump regarding the potential end of a temporary ceasefire with Iran. The agreement is set to expire soon, though signs that Tehran may engage in further diplomatic talks with U.S. officials helped calm fears of near-term escalation.
The absence of overnight developments in the conflict encouraged a rotation back into risk assets, particularly within technology and growth sectors.
Technology shares outperformed in pre-market trading, benefiting from renewed appetite for higher-growth and speculative segments.
Amazon rose more than 3% after announcing plans to invest over $20 billion in Anthropic, reinforcing its commitment to artificial intelligence infrastructure and intensifying competition across the sector.
The announcement adds to a broader trend of escalating capital deployment into AI, which continues to underpin valuations across major technology names.
Beyond tech, corporate earnings contributed to the positive tone.
GE Aerospace and UnitedHealth Group both posted stronger-than-expected results, supporting gains across industrials and healthcare sectors.
Meanwhile, Apple Inc. traded largely flat after confirming a leadership transition, naming hardware chief John Ternus as its next CEO, succeeding Tim Cook later this year.
