Markets Brace for Higher Open as Peace Talks and AI Hype Drive Momentum

Stock futures point to a higher open after a rally pushed the S&P 500 to a fresh high and Nasdaq’s 12th straight gain, with oil hovering near $100 as President Trump signals progress toward Middle East peace talks. Netflix beat Q1 estimates and revealed Reed Hastings will step down from the board, but shares slid in premarket trading. In tech, Nvidia-fueled optimism boosts quantum plays even as chipmakers like TSMC and ASML slide on lofty expectations. Allbirds’ AI pivot mirrors a broader AI trend, sparking a rally for Myseum AI, while regulators may ease peptide restrictions—a potential growth driver for Hims & Hers, though safety concerns remain.