Hormuz Deal Could Turn AI Stock Rally Into Broader Market Surge

TLDR

• US stock futures rose as investors tracked progress on a possible Strait of Hormuz agreement.
• The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures all traded higher on Wednesday.
• The proposed Hormuz deal could lower energy costs and support a broader market rally.
• Disney, Uber, and SanDisk earnings will test whether gains can spread beyond chipmakers.
• Consumer, transport, and AI infrastructure stocks could lead the next phase of market rotation.
• Wall Street’s major indexes closed at record highs during Tuesday’s trading session.

US stock futures moved higher on Wednesday as investors weighed a possible Strait of Hormuz agreement and a fresh round of earnings. The AI stock rally remained the main driver, but traders also watched for signs that gains could spread beyond chipmakers.

Dow Jones futures rose 0.23% to about 54,390. S&P 500 futures gained 0.34% near 7,790, while Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.14% to trade close to 29,900. The gains showed cautious optimism before company updates and any diplomatic announcement.

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