<div id="readability-page-1">U.S. stock futures edged lower early Tuesday after all three major indices closed at new records on tech optimism. Investors also monitored developments in the Middle East, while lower oil prices helped ease some market concerns. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), and the S&amp;P 500 (SPX) were down 0.40%, 0.08%, and 0.17%, respectively, at 5:45 a.m. EDT on June 2.<h3>Claim 55% Off TipRanks</h3><ul><li>Unlock trusted, data-backed investing tools with TipRanks Premium, from analyst ratings and forecasts to breaking news and portfolio analysis. </li><li>Discover high-conviction stock picks and new investing opportunities with the TipRanks Smart Investor Newsletter </li></ul> At the time of writing, Brent crude (CM:BZ) fell about 1.66% to nearly $93.41 a barrel, while WTI crude (CM:CL) slipped around 1.58% to $90.67. Major U.S. stock indexes started June on a strong note, helped by a rally in technology stocks led by Nvidia (NVDA) after the AI chipmaker unveiled a new chip for personal computers. The Nasdaq, the S&amp;P 500, and the Dow Jones rose 0.6%, 0.4%, and 0.1%, respectively. All three hit new intraday and closing records to start June after a strong May that ended with the S&amp;P 500 on a nine‑week winning streak. In key economic reports due today, job openings for April will be made public. Also, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack is scheduled to speak on Tuesday. Further, traders look forward to earnings from Dollar General (DG), Victoria's Secret (VSCO), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), and Ulta Beauty (ULTA). European stocks traded higher on Tuesday as investors bought the recent dip and continued to monitor developments in the Middle East. <h2>Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed</h2> Asia-Pacific markets ended mixed on Tuesday as investors monitored uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran negotiations. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index jumped 2.52%, while Japan's Nikkei 225 slipped 0.30% and the Topix fell 0.42%. In China, the Shanghai Composite gained 0.43%, and the Shenzhen Component advanced 1.63%.</div>

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U.S. stock futures edged lower early Tuesday following Wall Street's record close driven by tech optimism and Nvidia's new AI chip announcement. While major indices hit new highs, investors monitored Middle East developments and falling oil prices. Key economic data includes April job openings and a Cleveland Fed speech. Traders also anticipate earnings from companies like Dollar General and Palo Alto Networks.

- U.S. stock futures decreased slightly after major indices hit record highs, influenced by tech sector strength and declining oil prices.  
- Futures for the Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 were down by 0.40%, 0.08%, and 0.17%, respectively, while Brent and WTI crude oil prices fell approximately 1.66% and 1.58%.  
- Economic reports, including April job openings and earnings from several companies, are anticipated today, as European stocks rose amid Middle Eastern developments and mixed results were seen in Asia-Pacific markets.

Stock Market News, 6/2/26: U.S. Futures Edge Lower after Wall Street's Record Close