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US stocks are set to rise as oil prices tumble on hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal easing fears of a Hormuz disruption and boosting broader market sentiment.

Several technology stocks are showing bullish flag chart patterns, according to Katie Stockton, suggesting possible continued upside.
Wall Street analysts are favoring dividend-paying stocks as a way to generate stable income.
Berkshire Hathaway’s long-standing market outperformance versus the S&P 500 appears to be weakening.
Goldman Sachs is recommending stocks that are largely unrelated to artificial intelligence for investors looking to move away from the AI trade.
China-focused tech names are being highlighted as ways to handle ongoing macroeconomic volatility.
Companies with strong cash positions are attracting positive attention from Wall Street.
Bank of America sees significant upside in certain stocks heading into June.
High-yield energy stocks are performing strongly and remain popular picks among Wall Street analysts.
Take-Two Interactive has confirmed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, reinforcing major gaming expectations.
Markets are facing a wide range of big themes, including Fed leadership uncertainty, AI productivity optimism, rising semiconductor interest, and growing concerns about AI stock bubble risks.

HK stocks rose 219 points as the Hang Seng Index closed at 25,606, led by a nearly 20% surge in Lenovo amid broad market gains and strong tech momentum.

The Hong Kong government clarified that oil companies did not “raise prices first to absorb subsidies,” and said the diesel price increase was affected by tensions in the Middle East.
Tencent repurchased 1.132 million shares on Friday, spending about HK$500 million.
Asian markets mostly rose, with Japan’s Nikkei and Taiwan’s benchmark index both closing at record highs.
Swire Properties unified ownership of old buildings in Quarry Bay for more than HK$2 billion and plans to redevelop the site into Grade A office space.
The Securities and Futures Commission tightened account-opening supervision for mainland investors, adding measures such as closing forged-document accounts and zero-balance accounts.
China’s securities regulator said it is cracking down on illegal cross-border securities, futures, and fund activities, while investor assets will not be affected by the cleanup.
Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologized for his remarks about “low-value human capital” and said the bank will help employees transform and upgrade their skills.
Futu’s pre-market drop widened to more than 30% after regulators said they may confiscate illegal gains and impose severe penalties.
Mainland authorities launched a two-year concentrated campaign against illegal cross-border securities and futures fund operations, with the goal of restoring market order.
Hong Kong and mainland stocks rose broadly, led by strong gains in technology and AI-related names, while analysts and regulators also highlighted risks from speculation, concept炒作, and weak business fundamentals.

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index hit a record above 65,000 for the first time, driven by hopes of progress in U.S.-Iran talks and strong AI and semiconductor shares.

Japanese stocks accelerated their gains, with some market watchers even expecting the Nikkei to reach 70,000 within the year as AI and semiconductor shares led the rally.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange extended its advance and closed above 65,000 for the first time, helped by hopes for progress in U.S.-Iran talks and a temporary jump of more than 2,000 points.
Stocks in Tokyo hit a fresh milestone above 65,000, while oil prices fell on expectations that fighting between the United States and Iran may end, boosting AI and chip-related shares.
The Nikkei broke through 65,000 for the first time, briefly rising more than 1,700 points as investors bet that negotiations between the U.S. and Iran would move forward.
The yen strengthened into the 158-yen range in Tokyo as investors bought the currency on hopes that conflict between the U.S. and Iran could be brought to an end.
Tokyo stocks first climbed above 64,000 during trading, setting a new intraday record and at one point gaining more than 1,600 points.
The government and the Bank of Japan were urged to avoid excessive tightening and instead prevent stagflation from taking hold.
Both the U.S. and Japanese central banks faced a critical period, with rising long-term interest rates, stronger inflation concerns, and political obstacles complicating rate decisions.
The New York yen traded around the 159-yen level as investors remained cautious and waited to see the policy direction of the Fed's new chair.
West Japan Railway's rail operations chief discussed the hidden technologies behind what appears to be a routine everyday service.

Bitcoin held above $77,000 as US-Iran peace deal hopes and a 5% oil-price drop lifted crypto sentiment, while Nasdaq’s coming Bitcoin options listing added a fresh catalyst.

NEAR is surging as cross-chain product activity boosts market momentum and drives a further 15% gain.
Indonesia has blocked Polymarket, saying prediction markets are effectively online gambling.
Bitcoin and other crypto prices are rising as hopes for a US-Iran peace deal improve risk sentiment.
Vitalik Buterin says the Ethereum Foundation will reduce its size, sell less ETH, and refocus on key priorities.
Upcoming PCE inflation, jobless claims, and housing data are likely to shape expectations for a Fed rate cut.
Prometheum is targeting Wall Street distribution as the key missing piece for tokenized securities adoption.
HYPE-focused funds are drawing strong inflows as investors rotate away from bitcoin and ether ETFs.
FalconX says Hyperliquid is becoming a serious competitor to traditional exchanges and prediction markets.
Bitcoin is trading above $77,000 as falling oil prices lift Asian equities and support broader markets.
Bitcoin options coming to Nasdaq could expand access, improve market infrastructure, and attract more institutional participation.

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