Stock index futures for the S&P 500 and Dow increase slightly as market sentiment improves on “Middle East hopes,” according to multiple outlets. Both sources report that futures are up modestly, reflecting a cautious shift in expectations while investors monitor geopolitical developments. However, not all sectors contribute positively. Free Malaysia Today notes that Nasdaq-linked futures lag, and that upbeat forecasts from SpaceX and AMD do not materially change investor sentiment. Investing.com similarly characterizes the move as small gains in the S&P 500 and Dow futures while other factors weigh on broader risk appetite. The two articles also connect the day’s market tone to a mix of international developments and company-specific news, with SpaceX and AMD headlines failing to fully counterbalance negative market reactions elsewhere. Overall, the reports describe a market that is attempting to build momentum but remains sensitive to geopolitical headlines and uneven impacts from individual large-cap announcements.