U.S. stock futures rose Thursday, with Dow +0.2%, S&P 500 +0.2%, Nasdaq 100 +0.3%, on Iran peace hopes.
Brent crude fell 2% to $99.23, keeping oil near $100 as markets assess a possible Strait of Hormuz reopening.
Shell posted Q1 2026 adjusted earnings of $6.92 bn, EBITDA $17.7 bn, cash flow $6.1 bn, and cut its share buyback to $3 bn.
AI‑related stocks surged, with AMD up 18.6% and Super Micro Computer jumping 24.5% after strong earnings and a bullish revenue outlook.