<div id="readability-page-1">U.S. stock futures moved lower early Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Technology stocks also stayed under pressure, pulling the S&amp;P 500 Index (SPX) and Nasdaq lower for a second straight session. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), and the S&amp;P 500 were down 0.15%, 0.64%, and 0.39%, respectively, at 5:35 a.m. EDT on May 19.<h3>Claim 55% Off TipRanks</h3>Trade QQQ with leverage At the time of writing, Brent crude (CM:BZ) was down 2% to about $109.86 per barrel, while WTI crude (CM:CL) slipped 1.54% to around $106.99. In the regular trading session, tech stocks slipped to start a busy earnings week. The Nasdaq and the S&amp;P 500 dipped 0.5% and 0.1%, respectively, while the Dow added 0.3%. Memory chip stocks fell on Monday after Seagate Technology (STX) CEO Dave Mosley said the company may struggle to keep up with rising AI demand. Seagate stock dropped nearly 7%, while Micron Technology (MU) fell almost 6%. Other AI-related stocks also moved lower during the day. Looking ahead, Home Depot (HD), Bilibili (BILI), CAVA Group (CAVA), and Toll Brothers (TOL) are set to report earnings on Tuesday. Traders will also watch for some key economic reports, including the pending home sales report. European stocks edged slightly higher on Tuesday as investors watched Middle East developments and hopes for a possible U.S.-Iran deal. Market sentiment improved after President Trump said he would delay a planned attack on Iran, which also pushed oil prices lower. <h2>Asia-Pacific Markets Traded Mostly Higher</h2> Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher on Tuesday as oil prices eased slightly after President Donald Trump delayed a planned attack on Iran. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 0.48%, while China's Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen Component rose 0.92% and 0.26%, respectively. In Japan, the Topix added 0.63%, while the Nikkei 225 slipped 0.44%.</div>

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U.S. stock futures fell as investors remained cautious amid Middle East tensions, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq under pressure from a tech selloff. Futures for the Dow, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 were down 0.15%, 0.64%, and 0.39%, respectively. Brent crude dropped 2% to $109.86 per barrel. Seagate Technology's stock fell nearly 7% after concerns over AI demand. European stocks edged higher, while Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose as oil prices eased following President Trump's delay of a planned attack on Iran.

- U.S. stock futures declined early Tuesday, influenced by Middle East tensions and pressure on technology stocks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower for the second consecutive session.  
- Oil prices fell, with Brent crude down to about $109.86 per barrel, while memory chip stocks struggled after concerns over AI demand, leading to significant drops for Seagate Technology and Micron Technology.  
- European stocks edged up amid hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal, while Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose as oil prices eased following President Trump's decision to delay a planned attack on Iran.

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Stock Market News, 5/19/26 – U.S. Stock Futures Fall amid War Uncertainty and Tech Selloff