US stock futures are experiencing mixed sentiment on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. S&P 500 Index futures are up 0.1% as of 7:45 a.m. in New York, with traders monitoring updates on a possible US-Iran peace deal. This follows some earlier premarket activity where S&P 500 Futures were down about 0.2% and Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 0.7% while Dow Jones Futures remained flat.
Technology and chip stocks continue to be a significant focus for investors. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) notably climbed after extending a chip development agreement with Apple through 2031. This development had a positive impact on the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, pushing it up by more than 2%. Semiconductor stocks as a whole supported broader index gains in previous regular sessions.
Among other premarket movers, companies like DoorDash, Fortinet, McDonald's, and Whirlpool are seeing activity. The market is also anticipating key economic events, including the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes due on Wednesday, and the acceleration of the second-quarter corporate earnings season. Major companies like PepsiCo and Delta are expected to report this week, with large US banks following next week. Additionally, investors are monitoring SpaceX's inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 on Tuesday, which is expected to drive elevated trading volumes, and the continued momentum in the AI sector.
