US Futures Tick Higher on Iran Deal Hopes

2026-04-21 00:02 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

US stock futures edged higher on Tuesday as investors focused on a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran ahead of the expiration of their current ceasefire.

Tehran is reportedly preparing to send a delegation to Islamabad, reversing earlier signals that it would not engage in further negotiations, while President Donald Trump said he is unlikely to extend the truce if no agreement is reached, adding that the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked until a deal is secured.

In regular trading on Monday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite declined 0.24% and 0.26%, respectively, retreating from record highs as tensions between the US and Iran escalated again over the weekend.

In corporate developments, Apple fell about 0.6% in extended trading after naming John Ternus as its next CEO.

Investors are now turning to a busy earnings calendar on Tuesday, with results expected from Danaher, GE Aerospace, Northrop Grumman, UnitedHealth, and RTX, among others.



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US Futures Tick Higher on Iran Deal Hopes
US stock futures edged higher on Tuesday as investors focused on a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran ahead of the expiration of their current ceasefire. Tehran is reportedly preparing to send a delegation to Islamabad, reversing earlier signals that it would not engage in further negotiations, while President Donald Trump said he is unlikely to extend the truce if no agreement is reached, adding that the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked until a deal is secured. In regular trading on Monday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite declined 0.24% and 0.26%, respectively, retreating from record highs as tensions between the US and Iran escalated again over the weekend. In corporate developments, Apple fell about 0.6% in extended trading after naming John Ternus as its next CEO. Investors are now turning to a busy earnings calendar on Tuesday, with results expected from Danaher, GE Aerospace, Northrop Grumman, UnitedHealth, and RTX, among others.
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