What caused the U.S. stock market to hit record highs on Tuesday, according to the article?

The U.S. stock market hit record highs on Tuesday because oil prices eased—Brent crude fell 4% to $109.87 after briefly topping $115—and a wave of major companies, including DuPont, American Electric Power Co., Cummins, Pinterest, and AB InBev, reported first-quarter profits that exceeded analysts’ expectations, driving broad-based gains across the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq composite.

How did geopolitical developments involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz influence market sentiment, as described in the article?

U.S. military leaders confirmed that the ceasefire with Iran remained in effect despite Iran being blamed for attacks on the UAE, a U.S. ally; simultaneously, the U.S. military was attempting to reopen shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz to allow oil tankers to resume shipments from the Persian Gulf—efforts aimed at easing oil prices and supporting market stability, even as the war continued.

Wall Street Hits Records as Oil Prices Ease and Corporate Profits Exceed Expectations

May 6, 2026

U.S. stock markets reached record highs as oil prices eased following geopolitical developments. Companies like DuPont and AB InBev reported better-than-expected profits despite Middle East logistics disruptions.

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