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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Futures Gain as Scott Bessent Says Hormuz Deal Could Come Soon— Caterpiller, Palantir in Focus (UPDATED)

Aug 4, 2026 · 08:57 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Futures Gain as Scott Bessent Says Hormuz Deal Could Come Soon— Caterpiller, Palantir in Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Tuesday, with Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures advancing after Wall Street's broad rally on Monday.

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Stock futures (what traders think the market will do tomorrow) went up a little bit because people felt hopeful about a possible deal. When futures go up, it can mean people feel more confident about stocks the next day.

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