U.S. stock futures rise after Trump cites progress toward Iran agreement; AMD jumps on outlook
U.S. stock futures rose on May 5, 2026, driven by hopes for an Iran deal and strong corporate earnings.
Jason Kwon ·

U.S. stock futures rose late Tuesday, May 5, 2026, asourceser President Donald Trump said “Great Progress” had been made toward reaching an agreement with Iran and announced a pause in “Project Freedom,” the U.S. plan to guide ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
S&P 500 futures added 0.3%, Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.6%, and futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 79 points, or 0.2%.
AMD surges asourceser earnings and guidance In extended trading, Advanced Micro Devices jumped 16% asourceser the chipmaker forecast about $11.2 billion in second-quarter revenue and reported a first-quarter beat on both the top and bottom lines.
Regular-session records as earnings season remains strong In Tuesday’s regular session, the S&P 500 gained 0.81% and the Nasdaq rose 1.03%, with both indexes reaching new intraday and closing records. The Dow advanced 356.35 points, or 0.73%.
The move came as investors digested earnings. About 85% of S&P 500 companies that have reported results so far have exceeded profit expectations, and 77% have topped revenue forecasts.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire “certainly holds” and that commercial ships have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, helping ease concerns around shipping disruptions.